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'Sheridan sketched with admirable clarity the way this mini industry rose and fell...the blokey, mocking tone of the reviews suits an industry regarded as "just a bit of fun"' --Evening Standard
'Lavishly illustrated, scrupulously researched and accessibly presented, Sheridan's extensive offering of mini-essays, a year-by year film guide and an A-Z of X-rated players all ensure his ding-dong fest rarely goes tits-up.' --Total Film
'Keeping The British End Up is a meticulously researched, endlessly informative and entertaining read that is essential for aficionados and a spectacular entry point for the curious.' --Hope Lies
'Enthusiastic, knowledgeable, readable and most importantly of all, filthy this is a book where the text matches the pictures for interest value.' --The Film Pilgrim
'Highly recommended to those who appreciate a bit of humour in their films.' --Slacker Cinema
'Lavishly illustrated, scrupulously researched and accessibly presented, Sheridan's extensive offering of mini-essays, a year-by year film guide and an A-Z of X-rated players all ensure his ding-dong fest rarely goes tits-up.' --Total Film
'Keeping The British End Up is a meticulously researched, endlessly informative and entertaining read that is essential for aficionados and a spectacular entry point for the curious.' --Hope Lies
'Enthusiastic, knowledgeable, readable and most importantly of all, filthy this is a book where the text matches the pictures for interest value.' --The Film Pilgrim
'Highly recommended to those who appreciate a bit of humour in their films.' --Slacker Cinema
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This deluxe, expanded new full colour edition includes an updated filmography and previously unpublished interview material and stills. In this title, Simon Sheridan traces the history of the British sex film from its beginnings in coy nudist camp films such as Some Like It Cool (directed by Michael Winner in 1960) through the boom years of the Confessions films to its demise in the early 1980s.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
From its brilliant eye-catching cover to its multitude of rare photographs and fascinating interviews 'Keeping the British End Up' is the alternative history of British cinema we've been patiently waiting for. Sheridan's superb book delves into the bluer side of film-making, explaining how sex movies took their place in British society from 'Nudist Paradise' in 1958 to later hits like 'Confessions of a Window Cleaner' (1974), 'Come Play with Me' (1977) and 'Emmanuelle in Soho' (1981) as well as tonnes of more obscure titles. Anyone heard of 1973's 'Snow White and the Seven Perverts'? Well. it's here! He documents the highs and lows of the industry and has somehow managed to squeeze engaging interviews out of the usually reluctant stars and directors of the era. I especially liked the comprehensive glossary of starlets at the end of the book. Fiona Richmond, Mary Millington, Suzy Mandel and the stunning Sue Longhurst (who incidentally writes the foreword to the book) are all there. Utterly engrossing and un-put-downable!
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Sheridan knows his native smut.
This well written, beautifully presented and extensively researched guide to all things mucky, represents a secret cultural history of a time many mainstream cinema critics would rather forget.
The attractive cover is worth the price of admission alone.
Nice work Mr Sheridan.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I couldn't help but be attracted by the cover and once inside I was fascinated by all the obviously well researched information. Never realised so many respectable British cinema faces were involved in the industry! I would thoroughly recommend Mr Sheridan's book - he has such an easy to read style of writing and it's a real talking point for any coffee table.
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This book goes straight to the top
... of my favorite cinema review titles, that is! I am from the US, and don't often buy UK books, simply because the increased postage rate makes it an expensive proposition. Read more
Published 27 days ago by orvuus
A great guide to x rated cinema!
Mr Sheridan clearly knows his stuff and his enthusiasm and passion for this forgotten era of porn are evident. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Happy dad
THE Definitive Guide to Saucy Cinema
I just received this delightful fourth edition of 'Keeping the British End Up' and what can i say, Mr Sheridan knows his onions! Read more
Published 11 months ago by Tony Green
Saucier 2011 fourth edition
Just taken delivery of the fourth edition of Keeping the British End Up and I love the bumper new colour pages and the additional film reviews and biographies. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Adam
Doing rude things.......
This book is a fantastic read.Well put together listings of films by year ending with a few pages on the 80's straight to video productions. Read more
Published on 19 July 2008 by S. P. Ridley
Great book for fans
For fans of that endlessly fascinating, unique, genre, the British sex film, this is the book they have been waiting for. Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2001 by Charles
Stirring stuff!!
Simon Sheridan has done a fabulous job of compiling an irreplaceable archive of British sex film facts, figures, pictures, and reviews, as well as interviews with the genre's... Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2001
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