Filthy!: The Rise and (Pending) Death of Vic Lagina

by Vic Lagina

2025 Independent Authors Network Finalist!

Meet Vic Lagina. Hippie. Dog lover. Bachelor. Businessman.

Asshole.

And once the busiest pornographer you never heard of. Come along for the ride as Vic takes you behind the curtain of his filthy twenty year career as a smut producer. As "Front Line Commander" for Brazzers, Vic spearheaded an operation required to blast out content for millions of jerkers worldwide.

That’s a lot of semen.

Serving corporate overlords he despises, our anti-hero feverishly clings to his soul while immersed in a world of endless drugs, sex, and daily mayhem. Relationships, family, and stability are strained to an immeasurable level as Vic's life builds to an uncertain climax. Will Vic survive the journey through the muck of a career in porn?

Impossible...or is it?

What follows is a hilariously disgusting tale of how the porn sausage is made. You may need to shower after reading.

Filthy!

372 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 13, 2023

About the author

A 20 year veteran of the adult industry as a producer and director for the world’s largest (and shadiest) porn company. Retired from the industry in 2022. Because it was such an odd, bizarre, and awkward existence…I had to share it with the world.

Reviews

[Michael Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Go ahead

Enjoyed the book. Exactly what you think it is. Gross at times but interesting. Was not bored even one time.

[Kori Walters · Rating 4 out of 5]

Obviously this subject matter won’t be for everybody, but I found this one to be wildly entertaining and a damn good time!

[Dave Wehr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing memoir. I could stop listening once I started.

[Kelly Sian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Filthy: The Rise and (pending) Death of Vic Lagina is a powerful and honest book that had a strong emotional impact on me. It tells the story of Vic Lagina’s rise, his downfall, and the rollercoaster ride that was his real life. It was a very gripping story that I found humour in alongside the sadness. I had Mixed emotions throughout.

While reading this book, I felt many different emotions. What a brave man baring all. Some parts having been involved in the Adult industry - I found comical and could relate. At first, I admired Vic’s confidence and success, but as the story went on, i started to dislike him & began to feel disappointed and uncomfortable with the choices he made. . Especially being such an educated man from a strong integral family. Seeing how his actions and the industry affected others and himself made the story feel heavy and to know it was real and not fabricated was at times even more shocking. When Vic finally began to face his mistakes, and wake up to the unhealthy choices that the industry seemed to fuel the book became more meaningful and inspiring .. by the end I was definitely a fan.

One of the most admiral parts of his story was how Vic took responsibility for his actions and that honesty stood out to me. He did not make excuses, he knew when it was time to change direction. Watching him reflect, change, and improve himself made me respect him, even after seeing his worst moments. His journey showed me that people can grow if they are willing to be honest with themselves and it sure did exposed a lot of unspoken behind the scenes politics and goings on involved in porn.

The writing is clear and direct, which made the story easy to follow and emotionally strong. He does not hide the ugly parts of his life, but also shows his ability and strength to change and challenge others.

By the end of the book, I felt thoughtful and inspired. It made me reflect on second chances, growth, personal responsibility, and how real change takes time and effort.

This was not just a story about porn and its production. It was also about bad habits and decisions, growth and becoming a better person. I enjoyed it .. definitely one to read. Good Luck Vic Lagina on your new chapter. Thank you for the laughs, being so honest and giving a good insight in to the darker side of Porn and how destructive it can be.

[Brian McCarthy · Rating 5 out of 5]

OK, I am not someone who is prone to hyperbole, but I can say without reservation, this is one of the most engaging and interesting books. I have listened to in a long time. I have vision issues, and I listen to a lot of books, and having the author read the book themselves lens, a unique“je ne sais quoi“ to the material. I know I sound like a jackass, but the production in the book is terrific, and his gravity voice had me sliding off of my subway seat. All the to be fair, I could’ve sat in some thing slippery. Subway is gross. Just get the book. It is really really wild, and if after reading this book, you have any questions about the adult entertainment industry. I don’t know what to tell you because I feel like this book. Kind of tells you everything you need to know. Endlessly fascinating, and I wish the author and I were friends. Jesus Christ that sounds and reads gay. GET THIS!

[Danny Atk · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve just finished Filthy — an incredible insight into a world few people ever get to see. It’s not just a story about the industry, but a powerful look at life through a completely different lens. You made it out the other side and truly earned your peace.

[Rachael Quint · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read. Interesting to learn about the adult film industry. A lot more happened and went on than I had ever imagined. Definitely not as “glamorous” as I thought. I thought the adult performers were paid and treated like Hollywood movie stars.