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| Ladies of the Night: A Historical and Personal Perspective on the Oldest Profession in the World | 
 enlarge | Author: Gene Simmons
Publisher: Phoenix Books
Category: Book
List Price: $39.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 26543
Format: Illustrated
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 176
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7
Dimensions (in): 12.5 x 8.9 x 0.8
ISBN: 1597775010
Dewey Decimal Number: 306.74209
EAN: 9781597775014
ASIN: 1597775010
Publication Date: July 8, 2008
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Product Description
Gene Simmons mega-rock star, businessman, marketing genius and self-proclaimed free spirit follows up his best-selling books Kiss And Make-Up and Sex, Money, Kiss with Ladies of the Night, an examination of the history of prostitution.
Simmons makes the case that men have been stepping out on women since the beginning of time, and that the practice is not about to stop. For that reason alone, Simmons argues that prostitution should be legalized. He argues that prostitution is a victimless crime that could be made safe and become a large source of tax revenues. Simmons, who has never used a lady of the night, believes no one should have to pay for sex, whether it is through prostitutes or marriage.
Regardless of where you stand on the issue, Simmons' book is an arresting, informative, humorous and outrageous exploration of the world's oldest profession, drawing on human nature, history, science and public policy.
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 Interesting History Lesson October 11, 2008
31 out of 31 found this review helpful
Did you know Gene Simmons was a teacher before he was the front man for the rock group KISS? Well he was. And Proffessor Simmons gives an interesting history lesson of the ladies of the night.
Gene calmly narrates this scholarly work..and keeps the listener rivited. He does not down the subject of his discourse, he praises them. He shows their legacy from early cavemen days to modern day. He shows he is great teacher teaching a lesson of history unknown to many. He even covers the relationship of Jesus and Mary..without sounding preachy
If you are expecting something KISS like you will be disappointed. This audio is a great lecture about the oldest proffessor that should be taught in high school or college..Great work and great use of the subject matter
So Professor Simmons, with an audio that is this good..when is your next intriging history lesson. With you teaching this, I am an apt pupil and all ears!
Bennet Pomerantz AUDIOWORLD
GENE SIMMONS DOES HISTORY July 11, 2008
4 out of 15 found this review helpful
I EXPECTED SOMETHING DIFFERENT BUT I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR ONE OF A HELLUVA A HISTORY LESSON. I NEVER BELIEVED GENE WAS A SCHOLAR AND NEVER LOOSES HIS TRADEMARK HUMOR. AND IT IS THE BEST LOOKING BOOK I HAVE SEEN IN YEARS.
Beautiful Coffee Table Book July 11, 2008
3 out of 15 found this review helpful
The book looks amazing, with lots of pics, historical facts and its adorned with pretty velvet ribbon. Gene really has his finger in every pie and I was surprised by all the research he put into this. How on earth did he find the time?
Don't Kiss This Off! July 14, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
A fun, amusing read with solid scholarly underpinnings that should further galvanize the growing movement to legalize prostitution. Anyone who stands against the exploitation of women must know that removing the fear of criminal prosecution will empower women who wish to earn a living by renting their bodies for sexual recreation, wipe out human-trafficking rings and vicious pimps who clog our criminal justice system -- and add billions of dollars to our national coffers. What this country needs in every neighborhood is an old-fashioned, well-run whorehouse -- the kind with a guy playing piano in the parlor -- and Gene Simmons has made his case with this fascinating potpourri of social history and SEX!
Fun Read!! July 12, 2008
2 out of 7 found this review helpful
I thought is was a really fun book, Simmons understands the art of entertainment! I admire the hard work that clearly went into writing the book, a work ethic to back up his well thought out insights. Bottom line, he wrote a great book!!
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