True Porn Volume 2 (v. 2) (Paperback)

~ Rina Ayuyang (Author, Artist), Robin Bougie (Author, Artist), Chester Brown (Author, Artist), Robyn Chapman (Author), Others (Author, Artist), Kevin Colden (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Readers will be disappointed if they are attracted by this title because they expect the quick gratification that pornography provides. The pleasures here are far more human and interesting. The creators of these 46 vignettes claim to be sharing parts of their personal sexual experiences, and with so many people involved there are bound to be many types of sex, depicted in many forms of comics storytelling. There are bits of comedy, tragedy and all the human landscape between those poles. Especially striking are Manning Leonard Krull's self-mocking account of threesomes he hasn't taken part in, Ed Malys's jagged depiction of his tendency to fall asleep during sex and Hope Larson's wistful glimpses of all the facets of intercourse that her partner doesn't notice. Sex seldom gives these people easy release from their tension. In fact, satisfying their immediate needs turns out to be only part of what they want—even though each participant has trouble figuring out what more there could be. That's what makes this such a fascinating anthology—though the comics artists represented are revealing themselves in graphic detail, they recognize that sex is both mundane and mysterious. (Oct.)
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Product Description

True Porn is back! The critically acclaimed anthology of autobiographical sex stories has returned for a second volume of funny, heart-breaking, and crazy all-true comics! Featuring some today's brightest cartoonists, True Porn Volume 2 is chock full of the real-life exploits of Sam Henderson (Magic Whistle), Rich Tommaso (Perverso!), Glenn Head (Snake Eyes), Hope Larson (Flight Volume Two), Kaz Strzepek (Redingk Weekly), and 40 more great talents. From the highs to the lows of our most basic urge, True Porn Volume 2 promises to be frank, honest, and always entertaining!

Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Alternative Comics (November 2, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 189186789X
• ISBN-13: 978-1891867897
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,161,250 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars fun read, January 15, 2007

By	Ms. Artichoke "Maya" (Israel) - See all my reviews

As it's a compilation there are many different levels, but I enjoyed reading it, and found out about artists I want to read more of. I do recommend it! I wish they'll re-print the first issue...

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, July 13, 2006

By	Eliza Brock - See all my reviews

Great book. I loved it! It's not pornographic although there are depictions of nudity. It's more of an honest sharing through comics.

3.0 out of 5 stars Got this as a gift, it's definitely not porn (which was a plus for me), October 18, 2009

By	Talin S. Shahinian (Long Island, New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was given this as a gift and it was definitely not what I expected; but I was pleasantly surprised. This compilation of comics is really not porn (which is a good thing in my book, because I like serious indie comics, not cheesy porn comics). This book is much more about the complexities of emotions that people go through around sex, and it's often about episodes that were unsatisfactory, awkward, or just plain traumatic. if you're looking for titillation, this is not your comic book, but if you want to think about sex, and observe slices of the human condition, you will probably like it.