Anatomy Of An Adult Film

Adult Industry Icon Sunset Thomas is perhaps best known for her starring role in HBO’s hit series, Cathouse, take you, the reader behind the scenes with rather graphic description of the ins and outs of what goes into the production of an adult film.

Most folks don’t believe my life story, when I tell them over drinks or by the pool, with just the facts. I’m too smart, too pretty: the facts just don’t seem to square.

The truth is, I’m just a simple girl from the little town of Sikeston, Missouri. I’m the youngest of eleven that my Momma raised to be strong, proud, and sassy.

I never graduated from high school, but I reckon I had the good fortune of what they call here in Vegas “Kismet.” See, the breaks just fell my way.

Larry Flynt took a liking to me, and from my first shoot with him, all I had to do was act naturally; not really acting at all. I became a contract girl in the porn industry, an HBO television star, a Penthouse Pet, and a XXX-Hall of Famer, baby. I’ve seen it all and done more!

My story is something of a campfire tale. A little bit of fiction mixed in the stew of a life story.

Anatomy of an Adult Film is a partnership between me and R. Richard, who approached me with the idea some months back. He’s an established writer of erotic fiction, and the concept of detailing my life alongside the components necessary to get me on the screen was very appealing.

Writing this book has been an exercise of changing names to protect the guilty. The truth can be told, but only like a song or a piece of art, embellished and sometimes reinvented.

Creating characters, especially Double Dynamite and Texas Lightnin’, was akin to getting to play dress up, the entire process has just been a blast. I wear the costumes as well as I take them off.

I’m so honored and thankful to my dear friends Larry Flynt, Ron Jeremy, Nina Hartley, and Axel Braun for giving me shout outs on the back cover.

So, sit back while we take you behind the scenes of porn sets, brothels, and strip clubs.

It’s a steamy ride, so don’t be afraid to dog-ear a page while you set the book aside and give in to the urge to fuck, diddle, or stroke … I won’t hesitate, and you shouldn’t either!

– Sunset Thomas

Anatomy of an Adult Film is a one-of-a-kind, original book, an accurate description of a vast industry, as revealed by inside experts. Anatomy of an Adult Film is very entertaining reading. “If anyone knows the pornography business, Sunset Thomas does. She writes about our world of flesh and money with the insight and knowledge of a true insider. Like all great confessionals, Anatomy of an Adult Film tells it like it is and keeps it sexy as hell.” – Larry Flynt

“Having known Sunset for almost two decades (more than most people), I can speak with authority when I attest to the fact that no one knows the business better. Having seen it from so many perspectives...actress, contract player, centerfold, cover girl, strip club owner, brothel worker, columnist, etc. etc. (Get the picture?)...her insights are entertaining and valuable. In addition, years after Heidi Fleiss was out of business, Sunset became the biggest adult star to enter the world of escorting. Many others then took her lead and that says a lot. This story makes for a great read.” – Ron Jeremy

“Sunset Thomas has gone where few women have dared to go and has come back with a great tale to tell. Her experience and insight make this an entertaining and fun read, full of the little details that only an insider can render to the reader. If you thought you knew anything about adult films, be prepared for an eye-opening education.” – Nina Hartley