Fleshpot

Here we go again. I'm running out of worthwhile, praiseworthy descriptions of David Kerekes and his Headpress - Critical Vision publishing output, in a phrase… they rock! Firstly David gets hold of brilliant filth scholar, Jack Stevenson to edit the book. Jack then lines up a commendable collection of sleazemeisters to help him delivery the goods. These include both Kenneth Anger and George Kuchar, as well as a few continental "Experts". But my man Jack ain't just the editor. He delivers over half the essays/articles present himself.

This large sized paperback, classy production runs to over 250 pages, jam packed with a wealth of rare and riveting illustrations. A good number of them from private collections. Now if you go thinking that this book is just another down n' dirty titfeast, you is gonna be bitterly disappointed. This is a very well researched and indispensable guide to the outer realms of erotic cinema.

This gathering of truly knowledgeable writers present intelligent observations of some delirious samplings of the many genres, personalities and trends that have "graced" the silver screen for many a year. Since the dawn of motion pictures in fact! Interesting to note how many times best buddy 'Horror' makes an appearance. For Vamp… See vampire. Simple innit? Why wasn't history as good as this at school? Essential and crucial!