Pretty Baby

Name: Pretty Baby
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SKU: 9781804440643
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By Chris Belcher

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Pretty Baby by Chris Belcher delves into the provocative world of the adult film industry, told from the personal perspective of a performer and writer. The memoir provides an insightful and candid exploration of gender, sexuality, and identity, offering a unique viewpoint into the complexities and challenges faced in this often misunderstood world. Through the author’s engaging narrative, readers are invited to explore themes of empowerment, self-discovery, and societal norms.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by candid and insightful personal narratives that delve into identity, sexuality, and the complexities of modern life. The author's journey offers a compelling exploration of self-discovery and societal norms, making it a captivating read for those interested in memoirs that challenge conventions and inspire reflection.

A queer teen rebel escapes small-town Appalachia and becomes Los Angeles's Renowned Lesbian Dominatrix in this searing and darkly funny memoir that upends our ideas about desire, class, and power

A queer teen rebel escapes small-town Appalachia and becomes L.A.'s Renowned Lesbian Dominatrix in this searing and darkly funny memoir that upends our ideas about desire, class, and power

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A FINALIST FOR THE 2022 LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD FOR LESBIAN MEMOIR

'A muscular, canny memoir . . . I couldn't put it down. What a fucking gorgeous book' - Carmen Maria Machado

'Absolutely not to be missed' - Vogue

Pretty Baby by Chris Belcher tells the story of a woman who seemed destined for a life of conventional femininity after winning an infant beauty contest—a minor glory that followed her around her small, working-class town in rural West Virginia. However, everything changed when she came out as queer, and the conservative community that once celebrated its prettiest baby turned against her.

A decade later, now living in Los Angeles and attempting to navigate the early years of a PhD program, Chris dives into the world of professional domination. Branding herself as Los Angeles's Renowned Lesbian Dominatrix, she specialises in catering to male clients who seek to feel worthless, shameful, and weak—echoing the abuse regularly heaped upon women for free. As Chris's profile grows in both academia and sex work, a collision between these two worlds seems inevitable.

In this sharp and discerning memoir of class, sexuality, and academia, Pretty Baby offers a view through the eyes of a pro domme-turned-academic of how power and desire can be renegotiated or reinforced.

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Chris Belcher's memoir is highly praised for its insightful exploration of power, gender, and class, expertly blending her experiences in sex work and academia. Reviewers have described it as muscular, gripping, and discerning, with a strong narrative that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. It captures the soul of Belcher's journey from a West Virginia adolescent to becoming a renowned lesbian dominatrix in Los Angeles, challenging societal norms and financial disparities. Readers find it engrossing, with a compelling protagonist that captivates from the very start.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804440643

Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Footnote Press Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 206g

Pages: 272

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Biography & Memoir Chris Belcher Education & Reference Non-Fiction

About the Author

Chris Belcher is a writer, professor, and former sex worker. She completed a PhD in English at the University of Southern California, where she is now assistant professor of writing and gender studies. Under her working name, Natalie West, she edited the acclaimed anthology We Too: Essays on Sex Work and Survival. Born and raised in West Virginia, she now lives in Los Angeles.