Ladies of the Night: A Historical and Personal Perspective on the Oldest Profession in the World

by Gene Simmons Narrated by Gene Simmons

Overview

Rock legend, best-selling author, reality television star, accomplished entrepreneur, and renowned ladies' man Gene Simmons presents an entirely original take on a traditionally taboo topic-prostitution. In this informative and entertaining mix of narrative history and Simmons' own unique philosophy, the Kiss frontman delves deep into the legacy of the oldest profession in the world. From the very first cavewoman to the brothel-women of Rome; from the geisha girls of Japan to the courtesans of Europe's Renaissance period; and from the saloon ladies of the Wild West to today's modern madams and high-end call girls, Gene covers it all. At once audacious and enlightening, Ladies of the Night is an entirely original take on a traditionally taboo topic.

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly

Kiss frontman turned reality-TV star, Simmons offers this fascinating collection of anecdotes and opinions on the oldest profession in the world. Beginning with cave-dwelling tribes and moving through each generation and era to the present day, Simmons explains the reasoning behind the profession while never failing to impart his own set of views along the way. No stranger to the microphone, Simmons reads in a solid and unfaltering manner. His familiar, deep bass tone has found the ideal medium in audio narration; his voice can hold listeners' attention for hours. The stories are often shocking and fantastic, which makes them a perfect match for Simmons himself, who sounds as if he is genuinely engaged and thoroughly interested in each tale presented. A Phoenix Books hardcover (Reviews, May 12). (Sept.)

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DECEMBER 2008 - AudioFile

Fans of the band KISS won't be shocked by LADIES OF THE NIGHT, Kiss bassist and reality-TV star Gene Simmons's "tribute" to one of his favorite subjects: prostitution. Despite his reputation as a womanizer not exactly sympathetic to feminist causes, Simmons's book, in its own strangely sincere way, pays homage to prostitutes throughout the ages—from the concubines of ancient Rome to the courtesans of France to the brothels of New Orleans. Given his reputation, the fact that the author himself reads the work lends it an almost lewd aspect, but this is no sleazy leering oratory. When he's not growling heavy-metal lyrics, Simmons is actually a smooth enunciator. Simmons's suave tone elevates the work, removing the titillating aspects and making LADIES OF THE NIGHT a legitimate history of sex for sale. J.S.H. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940175588744
Publisher:	Phoenix Books, Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/2008
Edition description:	Unabridged

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