Vice: The Vice Guide to Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll

by Suroosh Alvi

What started out as a few Montreal drug addicts scamming welfare make-work programs back in 1994 has become a global empire of hedonism known simply as VICE. From a 16-page newspaper about punk bands and violence to stores, a clothing line, VICE Films, VICE TV, VICE Records, viceland.com, etc., VICE has become much more than a way for three guys to get laid. It's become a lifestyle, a degrading and disgusting lifestyle of sex and drugs and rock and roll and death. This book is a collection of the irreverent, hilarious and downright scary gonzo journalism that brought three losers from the crack houses of Le Plateau to the deluxe apartments of Manhattan

Genres: Nonfiction, Humor, Pop Culture, Drugs, Music, Reference, History

Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Suroosh Alvi is a Canadian journalist and filmmaker. He is the co-founder of Vice Media, a digital media and broadcasting brand that operates in more than 50 countries. Alvi is a travelled journalist and an executive producer of film, covering youth culture, news, and music globally. He has hosted and produced documentaries investigating controversial issues, armed conflicts, movements, and subcultures, including conflict minerals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Iraq War, the takeover of Gaza by Hamas in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, and the rise of the Pakistani Taliban and global terrorism.

Reviews

[Oriana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've said before that Vice at this point has been so cool for so long that it's almost no longer cool to admit to liking it. But as I have also said before, I. Don't. Fucking. Care. Vice is sheer and utter genius. There is no amount of irony or hipsterism or band-wagonry that could make me stop loving it.

So after the DOs and DON'Ts book, I just had to put this back in the bathroom. And how-lee shit, I forgot how mind-bogglingly incredible it is. After an interview with the three of them at the beginning, which reminds you just how scummy, scuzzy, drug-addled, and amazing they all are, we are right into "The Vice Guide to Eating Out." (No, kids, we're not talking about going to restaurants.) I realize I may be hazing into flaggable territory here (although I think it would be wrong to talk about Vice without getting filthy), but the advice given is so good, so clever, so dirtily, dirtily brilliant.... well, let's just say it kinda makes me want to find a lady to try it out on.

I will try not to detail every single article as I go through this masterpiece, but c'mon. The next one is "The Vice Guide to Sucking..." well, you know.

[lindz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely my most favorite book in life. Have read this book probably 20 times, and I wish I was kidding. I can't wait until the kids are old enough to read this, actually. Honest gonzo journalism with it's finger firmly on the pulse of....well.....everything. Can't say enough good things about all the Vice Guides. I wish I could give it more stars.....

[Alexandra Sullivan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vice magazine has been ruining my life for years. This book sums up why I'm glad it did. Hedonism and nihilism in perfect harmony. Yes, it might be offensive, sexist, and racist at times, but their intent is in the right place- to break every taboo and barrier that exists. Their twitter describes Vice as the "all-powerful, all-consuming whore of Babylon" and I say keep it coming. If you're new to the "being cool" game, this might help.

[Ian!!! · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the most fun I ever had reading. Who would have though a bunch of junkies trying to cheat the government could turn out such a fantastic product?

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very inappropriate counter-culture book that his very entertaining to read. As someone who doesn't' indulge in any of these activities, it is fun to wonder about and to equally entertain the absurd before coming back to the fact that I don't enjoy or find value in hedonism.

[jon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Writing now comes off as extremely dated and shock-humor-y, which is kind of the point. An excellent look into the late 90s/early 2000s urban hipster culture, along with pre-Proud Boy Founder writings from Gavin. I wish I could've experienced Brooklyn when it were this affordable.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book made me laugh thanks keep up the good work

[Ashley · Rating 1 out of 5]

So cringeworthy and dated.

[Jerry · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting time piece of gonzo journalism. Contemporary Vice has somehow managed to keep up the general feeling of the original, but lost a lot of its spirit.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

The articles are mostly informative and always interesting despite however useless and crazy they tend to be and plus YOU'LL BE LAUGHING YOUR ASS OFF through most of them anyways. I got it as a virgin teenager and it has helped me from the very beginning, especially whenever I come across a man who is clueless about eating pussy. Ah I taught them well, thanks to Vice there will me many more happy women in the world!

EDIT: 10 years later I am here to write again, thank you vice for that section on pussy eating! I have taught every man I've been with how to do it and it is the main way I am able to orgasm, like many women it is hard for me to get there with penetration alone. I make every man I've been eat me out every time we have sex and they all say I taught them so well that it helps them their relationships with others! Where would I be without you Vice? Maybe not the sexual Goddess I am today ;p

[c(g) starling · Rating 3 out of 5]

tons of small articles, fillers, and tid-bits. the greatest of "VICE," taken from years of hard work. Some of the language and views i could do without, but that's whats great about VICE: they don't censor anyone. In fact, i don't even think they edit anyone. Full of cliche's and wacky ass pictures, this book is perfect for long trips.

A few examples of what you'll find in here:
1) Vice guide to eating pussy [or the the Vice guide to sucking cock!]
2) Vice interview with a fat guy
3) Why interviews with musicians suck
4) What Ever Happened To [lunatic Norwegian death metal rockers like Maniac]
5) Vice guide of DOs and DONTs, in fashion, including the ever-so popular right ball hanging out the daisy-dukes.

That's right. This book has all of it. Even some of if you don't want.h

[Drew · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is great for one simple reason: it talks about sex, drugs and rock n' roll and educates those of us too chicken to indulge in copious amounts of all three. For instance, I learned that Mennonites buy sperm to keep their population genetics straight. And I also learned that if you put something blatantly sexual on your resumee, there's a good chance you'll get at least one call back.

[nicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

you will be in a que as 3 people have already asked to borrow it from finding it lying around. A perfect toilet book.

[KidPolaroid · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good reference for people who know little to nothing about sex, drugs, or rock & roll. Who doesn't love Vice anyway?!

[Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book will help you pull more tail then wearing a wolf t-shirt on an Indian reservation.

It also has lots of tips on feasting on the fine poon. The correct answer is NOT holding your breath!

[Christie · Rating 5 out of 5]

AWESOME. An owner.

[samuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

i wish that someone gave this book to me when i was 14.

[Rstarin74 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Vice, and their older issues pushed all sorts of boundaries. This is a collection of a whole bunch of articles about, well I bet you can figure that out on your own. Great book.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

So funny and realistic. Love the list of Guilty Pleasures and the "How To" sex articles. We have this on the shelf and occasionally I pick it up to reread something and laugh until I cry! Still!

[Karrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

humorus dick and fart lit. literally.

[Xina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Andrew WK has an amazing article in here. Also tips on butt sex.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a hilarious coffee table book that you should take off the coffee table when your grandma is coming over.

[Evan · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the best gifts I've ever been given.

[Matt · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lot of fun.

[Garland Fielder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life changing experience.

[Shawn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great bathroom read.

[KaWoodtiereads · Rating 5 out of 5]

one of the funniest manuals about life ever. Learn sex tricks, and what drugs do to you. There is so much to be read and learned and laughed at. Give it a whirl!

[Catalina]

hmmm

[D · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's no DOs and DON'Ts, but it's entertaining

[Spencer McKay]

Hilarious.