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Madonna's 1992 book of erotic photographs, "Sex," was challenged at libraries in five states. Twenty years later, "Sex" is among the most requested used books from online booksellers; it retails for $250 and up.

'Sex'

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Madonna's 1992 book of erotic photographs, "Sex," was challenged at libraries in five states. Twenty years later, "Sex" is among the most requested used books from online booksellers; it retails for $250 and up.

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