History of X: 100 Years of Sex in Film - Hardcover
by Luke Ford
$34.99
Quantity
01
Pay over time for orders over $35.00 with
Offers & Perks
Earn 34 points with this purchase
Added to your rewards balance after checkout.
100 points welcome bonus
Create an account and start with extra points.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Prometheus BooksISBN-13:9781573926782ISBN-10:1573926787UPC:9781573926782Book Category:Performing Arts, PsychologyBook Subcategory:Film, Human SexualityBook Topic:History & Criticism, Guides & ReviewsSize:9.29 x 6.28 x 0.93 inchesWeight:1.27Product ID:SCGV8KSV0K
This first comprehensive and most in-depth history of cinematic pornography details sex in film from 100 years ago to today, concentrating on the quarter-century since "Deep Throat," when pornography became a subject of popular culture.
Insightful, entertaining, and bold, "A History of X" takes us from the primitive film studios of the 1900s, where porn got its start as a daring experiment in sexual freedom, to the closed-door, multi-million-dollar porn-film corporations of today. Ford includes exclusive interviews with the stars, the producers, and the distributors as well as detailed data on censorship attempts from the early days to the present. The author documents the controversial careers of top porn stars Marilyn Chambers, John Holmes, Linda Lovelace, Harry Reems, Gerard Damiano, Georgina Spelvin, Traci Lords, Max Hardcore, Ginger Lynn, and others, revealing both the great benefits and the tragic consequences that often come from fame and fortune in the porn industry.
He also discusses the many controversial aspects to the business, including Mafia influences, the impact of the AIDS epidemic on the industry, and the myths and realities behind child pornography.
Extensively researched and documented, "A History of X" is a fascinating expose of a business few dare to touch.
Insightful, entertaining, and bold, "A History of X" takes us from the primitive film studios of the 1900s, where porn got its start as a daring experiment in sexual freedom, to the closed-door, multi-million-dollar porn-film corporations of today. Ford includes exclusive interviews with the stars, the producers, and the distributors as well as detailed data on censorship attempts from the early days to the present. The author documents the controversial careers of top porn stars Marilyn Chambers, John Holmes, Linda Lovelace, Harry Reems, Gerard Damiano, Georgina Spelvin, Traci Lords, Max Hardcore, Ginger Lynn, and others, revealing both the great benefits and the tragic consequences that often come from fame and fortune in the porn industry.
He also discusses the many controversial aspects to the business, including Mafia influences, the impact of the AIDS epidemic on the industry, and the myths and realities behind child pornography.
Extensively researched and documented, "A History of X" is a fascinating expose of a business few dare to touch.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Prometheus BooksISBN-13:9781573926782ISBN-10:1573926787UPC:9781573926782Book Category:Performing Arts, PsychologyBook Subcategory:Film, Human SexualityBook Topic:History & Criticism, Guides & ReviewsSize:9.29 x 6.28 x 0.93 inchesWeight:1.27Product ID:SCGV8KSV0K
Luke Ford was educated in Australia and has worked as a radio host as well as a journalist. He now operates a website on the porn industry: www.lukeford.com.
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Free shipping on orders over $75. Standard shipping takes 3-7 business days. Eligible items may be returned within 30 days of delivery. Conditions apply.