Golden Goddesses: 25 Legendary Women of Classic Erotic Cinema, 1968-1985
"There have been very few writers who have managed to write about this revolutionary era of cinema with such a level of respect, warmth and intelligence like Jill Nelson.Golden Goddessesis a present to the curious, converted and most importantly, to the pioneering women who bucked the status quo concepts of what 'nice girls' should or shouldn't do. The women featured here are artists, writers, mothers, sisters and daughters, each of whose stories are unique and human." -- Heather Drain, Film writer, mondoheather.blogspot.com"At nearly 1000 pages, this is no fluff piece, and Nelson's (and her publisher's) willingness to allow the space necessary for these women to voice their experiences - diverse, unexpected, often inspirational, sometimes sad, occasionally unsettling, should be applauded. Nelson's agenda-free approach is refreshing in that it allows for the full spectrum of experiences: good, bad, and in between. The project prompts questions, provokes critical thinking and opens up a space for these women to truly voice themselves." -- Gore Gore Girl (XXX through feminist lens)"The book is a series of in-depth interviews that Nelson did (for the most part, in person) with 25 of the most interesting female personalities from the golden years of adult cinema. She doesn't just dictate and call it a day. Nelson is a skilled writer, and provides ongoing context for much of what is being said by her subjects. She clearly put many of her subjects at ease. This is the real deal. I found this book absolutely essential." -- Robin Bougie, Cinema Sewer Magazine "The layers which Nelson manages to peel back in order to expose the people behind the personas, is outstanding. Anyone with a serious interest not just in the history of adult film, but in the very definition of celebrity and the rise and fall that goes along with it should consider this a must read. Never before has a book tackled its subject with the grace and care which Nelson shows here." -- Ian Jane, rockshockpop.com"Golden Goddesses is a noteworthy book due to many factors with perhaps the first being Nelson's incredibly refreshing non-judgmental stand and writing style. The main attitudes that leap off the pages ofGolden Goddessesare defiance, independence, originality and strength. These twenty-five artists are ultimately not anyone's victims... they remain, for the most part, wonderfully rebellious free spirits who LIVED a full life and Jill C. Nelson has served them up a fitting and powerful tribute withGolden Goddesses." -- Jeremy Richey, Moon in the Gutter