The Kiss

The classic movie Casablanca was wrong about one thing — a kiss is never just a kiss! First kisses, stolen kisses, farewell kisses, motherly kisses, gay kisses, kisses of betrayal — each and every kiss has its own moment, its own reasons and its own players. This book showcases more than 150 of the most romantic, memorable and notorious kisses in films, television, literature, music, the arts and real life. From Rodin's statues in twisted embrace, to Romeo and Juliet's secret smooches, and from Madonna's controversial tongue twister with Britney Spears at the MTV Awards to Rachel and Ross's long-awaited first kiss in Friends — this book is sure to make every romantic swoon.