Overall, this is a decent introduction to the business and social impact sides of porn. I was glad to see a chapter on race (though where is the one on same-sex porn and "lesbian" sex scenes engineered specifically for the consumption and enjoyment of men?). While the book reads well, there were ...
This book gave great insight into the porn industry and especially the "choice" politics that often surround it. Dines talks a great deal about Gonzo (or the most "hardcore" and brutal debasing type of porn) primarily because that is where the process of consumption typically leads. I especially ...