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Title: Lights, Camera, Sex! by Christy Canyon ISBN: 0-9727470-0-1 Publisher: Canyon Publishing Pub. Date: March, 2003 Format: Paperback List Price(USD): $19.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.14 (7 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Terrific!
Comment: I had no idea what to expect, had no idea that the woman could even string two sentences together. Guess what? This is one of the best autobiographies I have ever read. Yes, I knew her from the videos; no, her acting wasn't much, in fact, she never could act worth a...but how many of us rented her videos to see her act? Right.
Know what else I'm glad about? That deep down, in her heart and soul, she turns out to be monogamous and has finally settled down with a decent guy.
Yes, she was always a looker, hot, not a great beauty, per se, but put it all together and, man, she had it. I can't even put my finger on it exactly...maybe a Sophia Loren type...
Maybe some other guys out there were like me, found her incredibly attractive, but always wondered what this person was like; was she human at all? Was she capable of being with just one guy, all that. And the answer to that question, and many others, is in this book.
Troubled childhood? You better believe it. On her own before she turned eighteen. Lived through her share of hard times. Some of it sad enough to almost bring tears to your eyes, and some of it is hilarious enough to actually do exactly that: bring tears to your eyes.
It's worth reading...and, in my opinion, would make one hell of a motion picture.
So why then, after all this praise, would I not give our Christy five stars? Here it is: (and it can easily be corrected) punctuation throughout this edition is off; commas are missing and there are typos that can easily be taken care of.
First couple of pages (title page, etc.) also should be re-done so that it does not look like a self-published book).
A professional editor could take care of this without breaking a sweat. It really would be worth it, Christy--because you have one hell of a story here. And don't worry, it'll still be your book, your writing, your baby. Greats like Hemingway, Thomas Wolf, etc., etc., all of them, have had help in this area. It won't take away from the fact that it is ENTIRELY YOUR CREATION.
Can't wait for part II.
Rating: 4
Summary: A Good First Book by a Classy Lady
Comment: Christy Canyon proves how wrong negative stereotypes of female porn stars are. Her curves and bedroom talents arouse fans of her movies; her brains and honesty in this first volume of her memoirs excite our admiration too. Professional editing would improve her writing, but take this for what it is: a strong first book by a writer without literary training. In that light, this book is impressive indeed. Everyone interested in porn should read Ms. Canyon's book, whether they favor porn or despise it. Ms. Canyon is fair-minded, harsh on those who deserve it, kind to everyone else, endearingly candid about herself, and artlessly eloquent. May her literary skills grow with her wisdom as she lives on, and may she live long and happily.
Rating: 4
Summary: Heart, Humor, and a Hysterical Hillbilly
Comment: Christy's candid (and often painful) recollections lend heart to this book, something not found in recent adult star memoirs.
Sure, there are juicy tidbits from behind the scenes and anecdotes suggesting that the freaks aren't necessarily the ones in the show (refer to Max Baer and the "silver bullet," respectively), but there's no hint of Raw Talent's arrogance or Underneath It All's sugar coating.
Equal parts cautionary tale (particularly for parents and those contemplating adult entertainment careers) and personal triumph, Canyon proves herself a self-respecting, resilient survivor. She (refreshingly) refuses to shy away from or downplay her past and self-assuredly forges into the future.
Not a bad read from a first time author, there's an ease to Christy's story telling that will only grow with future works.
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Title: Traci Lords: Underneath It All by Traci Lords ISBN: 0060508205 Publisher: HarperEntertainment Pub. Date: 08 July, 2003 List Price(USD): $23.95 |
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Title: Cut Throat Business: I Am Having the Last Word by C. Bridge ISBN: 1410785149 Publisher: 1stBooks Library Pub. Date: August, 2003 List Price(USD): $14.50 |
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Title: Raw Talent: The Adult Film Industry As Seen by Its Most Famous Male Star by Jerry Butler, Catherine Tavel, Robert H. Rimmer ISBN: 087975625X Publisher: Prometheus Books Pub. Date: September, 1990 List Price(USD): $23.00 |
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Title: How to Make Love Like a Porn Star: A Cautionary Tale by Jenna Jameson, Neil Strauss ISBN: 0060539097 Publisher: Regan Books Pub. Date: 01 August, 2004 List Price(USD): $25.95 |
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Title: Skinflicks: The Inside Story of the X-Rated Video Industry by David Jennings ISBN: 158721184X Publisher: 1stBooks Library Pub. Date: June, 2000 List Price(USD): $23.35 |
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