Why a Gay Porn Book Club? At Muscle Service I’ve been able to write about sex toys for your balls, hot men I love on social media, hot men I love to watch fuck and hot erotic art. But shockingly….I don't just watch porn. I read about it too. Below are just some of my upcoming reads that I plan to read and review in upcoming articles about porn stars, their journeys, and behind the scene stories of working in the industry. If there are any more you think I should add to our Gay Porn Book Club, let me know!
My Life in Porn: The Bobby Blake Story by…Bobby Blake (2008)
The one I am most excited to read! Mostly because I grew up lusting over this man but have come to realize he is an emotionally attuned man who has lived through so many fascinating stories.
“The most successful African American in gay adult film, Bobby Blake has appeared in over one hundred movies. In My Life in Porn, Blake for the first time goes behind the scenes of the sex industry to reveal intimate stories that are sexy, fascinating, and sometimes disturbing. Blake also shares his private spiritual struggle and the quest for love.”
Secrets Of A Gay Marine Porn Star by Rich Merritt
Really had to research who Rich Merritt was so to save you some google time its porn actor Danny Orlis who starred in 5 movies in the late 90s. (See how I didnt say pornstar there). Interested in this to see if there are any sexy scandalous stories on him being a marine but will see.
“Here’s the story of Rich Merritt—the good son, teacher’s pet, Southern gentleman, model Christian student at Bob Jones University, Marine officer, and the not-so-anonymous poster boy for a New York Times Magazine article on gays in the military—whose complicated sexual past caused an international scandal when The Advocate “outed” him as “The Marine Who Did Gay Porn,” putting his life in a tailspin.”
Making It Big: Sex Stars, Porn Fiilms and ME, by Chi Chi LaRue with John Erich
Interested to see what the famous Chi Chi LaRue has to say! I’ve heard this is written way before she got to do a lot more in porn so may read about some of my favorite men in latter years but should be exciting nonetheless.
“In porn films, what's the best way to shoot an orgy scene? What really goes on behind the scenes during a movie shoot? And just exactly how did a full-figured drag queen become one of the most well-known directors in the business? This is the classic American rags-to-riches story — with a twist. Young Larry Paciotti traveled to California to become a part of the world he loved with all his heart: gay porn. In record time he made it big, transforming the industry with his polished, steamy movies and transforming himself into the irresistible Chi Chi LaRue. Now, for the first time, he's dishing the dirt.”
Money’s On The Dresser: Escorting, Porn and Promiscuity in Las Vegas, Christopher Daniels
This is another book on someone I stumbled on for the first time in making this list but after stumbling across a number of reviews and interviews surrounding Christopher at the time of the book’s release my interest was piqued.
“In September of 2009 I began working as an Escort and Adult Performer in Las Vegas after breaking up with my partner of 4 years. I felt lost and was broke so I decided to place an ad on a few websites advertising male escorts. To my surprise, I started getting calls almost instantly! …Here is a collection of stories of some of those experiences, ranging from the shocking to the emotional, spanning the gamut of one of the world's oldest professions. The names and places of the events have been changed, but the stories are all very real, revealing both the dark side and the touching moments of a misunderstood profession.”
Out of the Blue: Confessions of an Unlikely Porn Star
Ending today’s list with a book written by none other than Blue Blake. Unfortunately, due to his passing, we will never get any more original Blue Blake Productions so I appreciate having a memoir to take a peek into the mind of another porn director.
“Out of the Blue is a hilarious autobiographical romp that details the life of porn star turned director/producer Blue Blake and his adventures in the skin trade. Blue has worked with every major star in the industry and won many major awards and honors, including induction into the Gay Porn Legend Hall of Fame.”
