The Wife-Swappers

Lawrence Block introduces "The Wife-Swappers," a novel from 1960 by Andrew Shaw that explores a theme rooted in the early, often sexist terminology of swinging culture. While the literary quality of the book is debated, Block emphasizes its reflection of midcentury attitudes toward consensual adultery and the language used to describe it. He highlights the book's historical context and intends to make it available to readers interested in classic erotica, without offering a personal critique of its content.