Jones, William E.
Halsted Plays Himself: Revised and Expanded Edition (Semiotext(e) / Native Agents)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781635901764
- author:
- Jones, William E.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Semiotext (E)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 25.9 x 18.3 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Gay Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Fred Halsted's life and work are shrouded in mystery, but his impact on gay porn is undeniable. This expanded edition of William E. Jones' biography sheds new light on Halsted's enigmatic persona, revealing the contradictions that defined his public and private lives. Through extensive research and interviews with family members, Jones reconstructs a narrative of a bygone era when independent films were possible and the boundaries between art and pornography were still fluid. The book also explores what sexual liberation looked like at a pivotal moment in history, before it collapsed under the weight of societal pressures. The revised edition includes previously unknown information about Halsted's film restorations, his feature film Truck It, and other key aspects of his life that have come to light since the book's initial publication.
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