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Because it was so “hip” to dig this book when it first came out, everyone copped to “loving” it. I’m going to tell you right here and now that I do NOT love this book, nor do I particularly understand the alleged satire it’s supposed to contain on pornography and 60’s society morals. I can understand why parents hid this book from the kids, but beyond that I am lost.
“Maxwell Kenton”, as it turned out, was a pseudonym for writers Terry Southern and Mason Hoffenberg. In subsequent paperback editions, through a different publisher, their names did eventually appear on the book cover.
I know that Terry Southern was supposed to be considered some kind of genius and all, but I really can’t see the reason(s) why. I imagine he was revered by college kids because it was an “in” thing to do. I remember reading that Saturday Night Live had hired him as a writer, but didn’t use his stuff because his ideas were too “way out there”. Sounds about right to me.
I was hoping that CANDY, the movie, would help clear up some of the mystery, but it was just a series of guest stars trying to get into Candy’s (Ewa Aulin) underpants. Really awful ending, just like the book.
Of all the actors still alive who were in this movie, can I please see a show of hands if you are now embarrassed about it?
Not recommended.
“Maxwell Kenton”, as it turned out, was a pseudonym for writers Terry Southern and Mason Hoffenberg. In subsequent paperback editions, through a different publisher, their names did eventually appear on the book cover.
I know that Terry Southern was supposed to be considered some kind of genius and all, but I really can’t see the reason(s) why. I imagine he was revered by college kids because it was an “in” thing to do. I remember reading that Saturday Night Live had hired him as a writer, but didn’t use his stuff because his ideas were too “way out there”. Sounds about right to me.
I was hoping that CANDY, the movie, would help clear up some of the mystery, but it was just a series of guest stars trying to get into Candy’s (Ewa Aulin) underpants. Really awful ending, just like the book.
Of all the actors still alive who were in this movie, can I please see a show of hands if you are now embarrassed about it?
Not recommended.
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