Boy in the Sand- P

by Roger Edmonson

Book Overview

The Casey Donovan Story An examination of the life of Cal Culver, aka Casey Donovan, aka the golden boy of porn. Similar in style to the popular Alyson biographies such as 'Wonder Bread & Ecstasy,'... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1555834574
• ISBN13: 9781555834579
• Release Date: October 1998
• Publisher: Alyson Books
• Length: 233 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

EVERYTHING YOU WANNA KNOW ABOUT CASEY

Being a big porn fan (especially 80's movies), I found this book very interreting to read. Lots a details. The short interviews of people who knew Cal/Casey are put in in an original way. With all the modeling he did, I was a little deceived there were only a few pictures of him. But I bought the book for his story, and that part was good. I can only imagine that his life was not ordinary and was one of a kind. Other porn stars must have been through hell in comparaison. You'll enjoy the reading !

A detailed, absorbing look at the first gay XXX celebrity.

BOY IN THE SAND is a much-needed look back at gay porn's first celebrity, the much-loved and still greatly missed, Casey Donovan. It's also a good overview of the growth of the gay XXX industry, and a quick, absorbing read, overall, with lots of juicy behind-the-scenes details. Edmonson nicely details the duality of Casey's personality; he was equal parts sex pig and clean-cut boy next door. The facts of his life are all here, but I would have liked a closer, more detailed examination of his inner life. Still, relatively few authors have attempted to examine the gay adult video industry, and those who have cannot seem to resist moralizing, or snickering. Edmonson does neither, and his discretion and respect for the life and work of Casey Donovan is much appreciated.

A Searing Emotional Tale of an Artisan

I thoroughly enjoyed Boy in the Sand:Casey Donovan, All American Sex Star. In today's film industry, we see as it once was in the 1970's, a fine line between Hollywood and the Pornographic Industry with celebrities having done magazine work(such as Playboy) or pornographic work(Tanya Harding,Pamela Anderson Lee, Vince Neil, etc). Casey or Cal as different people have known him, bridged this industry even if for a few moments and will always be an Icon of the gay industry.I found the glimpses into his life thoughtful and provoking and I believed the book achieved the genesis of Cal/Casey by showing that he was an enigma but one who felt a deep spirituality when it came to sex. I believe that he would have been pleased as to how it was written and if he was alive today would have promoted it ruthlessly and found his Star would be shining again not to mention getting many "dates" in the process!

Casey Donovan bio is a must-read for any gay man over 40.

For those of us old enough to remember Casey Donovan when he starred in Boys In The Sand, this brand new biography by Roger Edmonson is pure pleasure. It is well documented, well researched and an easy read. I was fascinated how this "boy next door" image of Donovan was touted by Hollywood as the next possible Robert Redford, yet it never happened. I can recall seeing Casey in After Dark magazine at the age of 18 and being stunned by his beauty. This bio is graphic and realistic. It touches the darker side of Donavon and his fascination with sex, hustling, S & M, and pornography. Casey Donavon is an American icon for most gay men over 40, yet you are touched by the poignancy and sadness of his life. Read it. You will love it.

fascinating look at the seamier side of the gay seventies

As a gay man growing up during the seventies, I encountered the delicious Mr. Donovan in a sleazy theater, flickering on the screen. He was indeed a beautiful man and he made me feel much better about my own sexuality.Roger Edmonson's book captured the era and gave a compelling and sympathetic portrait of Donovan/Culver. Donovan certainly was at the center of the hedonistic activities of the seventies. The reminiscences of his friends and customers rang true for me and helped to bring Donovan to life. I also enjoyed the historical perspective Edmonson provided. Great photo sections added a lot as well.