num_pages: 332
description: John de St. Jorre reconstructs a unique period, marked by its creative energy, its spirit of innovation and its humour. He shows us the undergrowth of literature bursting forth into jungle life. Here is the bizarre and flamboyant story of the Olympia Press and Maurice Giriodas--'Prince of Porn', 'Lenin of the Sexual Revolution' and publisher of books of outstanding quality that no-one else dared to handle.
language: English
title: The Good Ship Venus
titlecomplete: The Good Ship Venus
genres: Biography, France, Erotica, History
ratings_count: 37
publisher: Random House UK