Under the Counter - Britain’s Trade in Hardcore Pornographic 8mm Films

Tells the undocumented story of Britain's trade in 8mm hardcore pornography, exploring how entrepreneurs circumvented obscenity laws to produce and distribute hardcore films. Draws on extensive archival research, including the use of legal records, police files, media reportage, and interviews with those who were involved in the business. 75 illus.

About the author

Oliver Carter is professor of creative economies at Birmingham City University, UK.

Summary

Tells the undocumented story of Britain’s trade in 8mm hardcore pornography, exploring how entrepreneurs circumvented obscenity laws to produce and distribute hardcore films. Draws on extensive archival research, including the use of legal records, police files, media reportage, and interviews with those who were involved in the business. 75 illus.

Product details

• Authors: Dr. Oliver Carter, Oliver Carter, Oliver (Birmingham City University Carter, Carter Oliver
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2023
• EAN: 9781789386646
• ISBN: 978-1-78938-664-6
• Illustrations: 75 halftones, Raster,schwarz-weiss
• Series: BCMCR New Directions in Media and Cultural Research
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Media Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture, Cultural Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Pornography, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Social issues & processes, Sex and sexuality, social aspects, Sexual Behaviour, Media, Information & Communication Industries, Cultural and media studies