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THE FILMS OF KEN RYKER by MICKEY SKEE

The life, legend and career of gay porn superstar Ken Ryker revealed in new book.

NOVEMBER 1997 - Ken Ryker has created the biggest splash in the gay porn industry since Jeff Stryker, sparked the most buzz in the business since Joey Stefano and sells more videos than Ryan Idol. He has picked up more awards in a shorter time than any other pornstar before him. He's so famous, even notable Hollywood celebrities want to meet him.

The Films of Ken Ryker by award-winning author, industry insider and friend of the actor, Mickey Skee, is a tribute to this super sex symbol-to his popular videos and to the industry that created him.

Find out the truth about whether Ken Ryker has ever bottomed, what kind of guys he really likes and what pornstar boyfriends he's had in the industry? Also, when did he first discover he had an appendage that both men and women envied. And how big is that thing, really?

Included are interviews with every director, every agent, every reviewer, Hollywood celebrities and practically every co-star Ryker has ever worked with. The recollections come from around the world-Australia, Paris, Toronto, New York, Denver, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and even prison.

Author Mickey Skee is the Gay & Bi Editor of Adult Video News, the main resource for all adult videos produced worldwide. He founded Urge magazine, is now editor-in-chief of The Gay Film Guide and is widely quoted in both Joey Stefano's and Chi Chi LaRue's recent biographies.

His work also has appeared in First Hand's anthologies, Fresh Men, Manshots, Blueboy, Advocate Men, Jock, Obsessions, Infinity and Skinflicks, to name just a few.

Having visited more than 100 porn sets of all kinds in the past 15 years, he has interviewed nearly every big name in adult video.

In addition to a candid biographical peek into the world of one of the most famous gay pornstars of all time, readers will also find inside:

A REVIEW OF EACH FILM-Each of Ken Ryker's videos is reviewed and included are behind-the-scenes interviews with co-stars, directors, the studios, agents and the actor himself.

A VIDEO BUYERS' GUIDE-Readers interested in purchasing any of the videos listed can easily locate them using a handy buyers' guide at the back of the book.

EROTIC PHOTOS-Nearly 100 nude photos-many never before published.

"Ken Ryker is a legend, the epitome of masculinity. Ken Ryker is every gay man's fantasy. A true physical Adonis."-Director, Crystal Crawford "If he had stayed in the business he could have overrun Idol and given Stryker a run for the money."-Agent, Dan Byers

The FILMS OF KEN RYKER is available at gay bookstores, adult bookstores, adult video stores, online through a variety of gay websites and directly from the publisher by sending $18.95 plus $3.00 postage ($6.00 postage for Canada. $20.00 postage for overseas) to COMPANION PRESS, P.O.Box 2575, Laguna Hills, CA 92654.

For an interview with the author of The FILMS OF KEN RYKER, a head shot or for additional information, please contact COMPANION PRESS at 714/362-9726.

For a complimentary review copy of The FILMS OF KEN RYKER (approved press only), fax your name, publication name, address and telephone number to 714/362-4489 and we'll rush you a copy.

The FILMS OF KEN RYKER * By Mickey Skee * 8-1/2 x 11" perfect bound * ISBN# 1-889138-08-8 * Nearly 100 photos, 156 pages * $18.95 U.S.

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