Babylon Blue : An Illustrated History of Adult Cinema 1960-1998

by David Flint

Babylon Blue examines the '60s roots of global modern-day erotic cinema - from naturist films to the "nudie-cuties" of Russ Meyer - through to various incarnations of Euro-porn and hardcore, charting the rise, decline and resurrection of the genre since the early '70s. Finally, author David Flint chronicles the so-called New Porn Generation - the New Wave of adult movies, as epitomized by the sophisticated films of Andrew Blake, Michael Ninn and the Dark Brothers. Visually loaded with daring illustrations, Babylon Blue is the last word on sex cinema, featuring profiles of key directors, producers and performers, and detailed critiques of the finest adult movies of all time. The book contains interviews with sexploitation producer David Friedman, screenwriter Antonio Passolini, director Lindsay Honey and porn actress/producer Jane Hamilton. ?? Table of Contents ??Introduction
Early Days
An Interview with David F. Friedman
Beyond Deep Throat
The Golden Age
Euro Porn
Fortress Britain
An Interview with Lindsay Honey
Decline and Fall
An Interview with Jane Hamilton
New Porn Generation
An Interview with Antonio Passolini
Index?

Genres: Film

256 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1999

Reviews

[Lee Threlkeld · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wanted to like this a little more but it's a decent entry point for the uninitiated of a huge genre, as the author rightly states in the intro. Found it interesting whenever it crossed over into say 70s horror and exploitation; and the early years, in particular the Euro scene, always entertaining

[Peter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Looking at that cover I simply had to pick this book up to look what is hidden inside, lol. Another Day Another Man, Love Camp 7, double shockers (and double knockers), The Devil in Miss Jones, Cafe Flesh, Emmanuelle, Moana Pozzi, Traci Lords, a new porn generation... Really liked the movie posters and photos. The last century had its erotic highlights, no doubt about it. Highly recommended!