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Porn King: The Autobiography of John C. Holmes
In the world of Adult Cinema, one name stands out above all others: John Holmes. For nearly 20 years, from 1967 to 1987, Holmes reigned as the undisputed King of X-rated films, having appeared in a record 2,200-plus productions, from the landmark Johnny Wadd movies to the legendary Insatiable with Marilyn Chambers. To a legion of fans throughout America, Europe and Asia, h
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Revised edition of Porn King, the 2012 updated version of the Autobiography of John C. Holmes, originally published in 1998. It's supposed to have new, updated info, but sadly they didn't take the time to correct the handful of annoying spelling and/or grammar errors. Couldn't tell much difference from the original, but its been 14 years since I read it too. Enjoyed it, but it left me with many questions, and wanting a lot more.
If you are looking for an explisit sex romp, this is not what you are looking for then. Very little detail in the story that John Holmes gives you about his life. It was very interesting tale that skims his life with drugs, the porn business, the Wonderland murders and his struggle with AIDS.
This was interesting. I am fascinated by John Holmes and the Wonderland murders. I read and enjoyed Dawn Schiller's book about her time with Holmes. This story is very different than Dawn's and it just isn't very believable. People sure have different versions of this story! I did have fun reading this, though I'd love to get the truth from an unbiased source---yeah, I know it'll never happen!
Interesting book written by the wife of John Holmes after his death from audio tapes he recorded. Talks about a number of topics including the Laurel Canyon murders, his descent into drugs, etc. But leaves so many questions that it really leaves you wishing it was 3 times longer. Frustrating.
what a crock!!!! Who did he think he was fooling with this? Anyone who has read "Surviving john holmes" or seen "Wonderland" knows this is a bunch of lies. I feel for Misty Dawn.. did she actually believe this crap?
Quick and short. Kind of a fluffy gloss-over of Uncle John's life. Interesting to read about his life after Wonderland even if it's pretty thin. Will always wonder who "Sam" was.
For someone who's done a lot of interesting things, this is a pretty damn, dull book. Color me disappointed.
Exactly as tawdry, one-sided, and depressing as one would imagine.
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American male porn star, mostly known for his large penis, large number of prom films in which he appeared, and his involvement in the drug-related "Wonderland murders".
Holmes died of complications related to AIDS in 1988.
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Holmes died of complications related to AIDS in 1988.
