The Very Breast of Russ Meyer

Spanning several decades, this book charts both Meyer's artistic progress and the loosening of American morals that his work paralleled. Richly illustrated with American and foreign promo materials featuring Russ Meyer's trademark cantilevered females, this is the most comprehensive look at the master's career, including his films Beneath the Valley of the Ultra-Vixens, Supervixens, and Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0859653099
• ISBN13: 9780859653091
• Release Date: November 2004
• Publisher: Plexus Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.7" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Just an old family friend

Russ Meyer and my father grew up together, taking turns guarding the storeroom door at the Alameda Naval Air Station so no one would find out they had females in the area. I spent a Christmas or two with Russ, and was present when he filmed Lorna up in the San Joaquin delta where he spent a few weeks at the Boondox and staying on our boat. I have all the books, and all the unopened sealed movies, and the absolute best book on "the man" written by himself at the end. Didn't make the Hollywood spectacle funeral, but was at the burial in Stockton and it was truly a sad moment to watch such an icon put to a final rest. I feel absolute certain......tits up.

Pun-ish mistitle misrepresents GREAT book!

While the title is the sort of pun that Meyer would have savored, it will no doubt keep away the very film snobs who need a book like this. A better title? THE RUSS MEYER READER. The editor collects a series of reviews, essays, and interviews covering all of Meyer's films and career. Some pieces are glowing, some are critical, and the result is a richly textured -- and sometimes off-putting -- portrait of the maverick filmmaker. There still is a better book on Meyer out there, waiting to be written, but this will always be an essential companion to any Meyer fan.