Lights, Camera, Sex! by Christy Canyon
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Book Reviews of Lights, Camera, Sex!
Book Review: Great book
Summary: 5 Stars
The typos that others have commented on are no worse than those found in most regular publications.
The book is fascinating and well written. I couldn't put it down.
Book Review: Book review
Summary: 5 Stars
Very good book gives you a look into the world of the adult movie industry from the point of view from a superstar like Christy Canyon.Book Review: Lights, Camera, Sex
Summary: 5 Stars
This was an excellent autobiography. I am waiting for her second book.
The pictures were a nice addition.
Book Review: Great insight into her life and the industry.
Summary: 5 Stars
This autobiography on her life and time in the industry is great. I am looking forward to her next release.Book Review: Seeing the lights
Summary: 4 Stars
Ever wonder what a porn star's day-to-day life is like? If you're reading this review, I'm thinking the answer is "yes." Here is Christy Canyon to answer the questions you may have on what happens "behind the scenes" in the life of an adult film starlet.
Christy is one of the pioneers of the adult film business. Sure, there were XXX actors before her. However, she blossommed during the mid-1980s, at which time the business exploded thanks to the invention of the VCR.
Christy takes us on a "grand tour" of what happens inside the world of porn. We're introduced to all the shady characters who lurk in the shadows, as well as what REALLY happens on a porn set.
Christy is far from a perfect human being. However, she never professes to be bereft of shortcomings. This auto-biography is a very intimate look at Christy the person, and it does not attempt to cover up the shortcomings of her character. She openly writes of her struggles with cocaine as well as her flakiness. As an honest approach, I found that to be very refreshing.
Along those same lines, she does not pull any punches when it comes to her opinion of people. She slams people she doesn't like and she speaks glowingly of people she does like. It seems to me that most every male who ever crossed her path is in one of two categories: she either adored them or absolutely hated them.
For those who may wonder if she is explicit in detailing her sexploits, there is no need to worry. She gives a visual description of several of her scenes. There are no "oblique references" that could be found in other biographies (I've heard that Traci Lord's bio is like that).
An unexpected touch of the book is humor. For a woman who has sex for a living, it's surprising how difficult it was for her to find a partner who was not a "freak" outside the business. Christy's hilarious sexual mis-adventures are sure to bring a smile to your face!
If you want to know about the "old school" pornstars, or are simply curious about the world of porn in general, then this book is for you. The bio starts out with a bang with Christy's first interaction with the business. Her going into the studio to arrange her first photoshoots reminded me of the hero crossing the threshold in a Jungian "hero's journey." The rest, they say, is history. Christy's history. And, it's worth your time to read.