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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
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Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 42728
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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 A School Yearbook August 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am surprised by others' reviews, given that I found Ladies of the Night more cover and less content and not unlike the approach that every school yearbook takes. Do grown-ups know so little about the subject? I had really hoped for more, given the hype.
 GENE SIMMONS...MASTER OF EVERYTHING!!!! August 26, 2008
Gene Simmons proves yet again that he can tackle any subject and make it very entertaining. Even for people who are not fans of the greatest band in the world, this book is very informative and fun to read. This book will definately hold your interest until his next book (his adaptation of The Art of War)arrives. Thank you Gene!
Excellent Coffee Table Book..! August 11, 2008
This is a great book to have on your coffee table & spurs conversation, just like I thought it would when I bought it..! Gene is eloquent and has a great sense of humor, making the book enjoyable to read & the sections and chapters are divided, so you can just read a couple pages at a time as can friends who stop by and pick it up..!
It is also a very classy looking book with a nice cover, hardbound with soft colors that match any shade of wood table..!
Well worth the $25 I paid for it & highly recommend it..!
Marcus
 ENJOYABLE READ August 9, 2008
This book is a very easy, fast read. Since it's clear that Gene and his co-author (Julie McCarron) had done their homework, I wish they had included their sources, because I'd love to be able to cite some of the information that was included. Since they chose to omit references, that leaves it an entertaining book, but unfortunately not one that can be used credibly in serious discussions on the topic.
I understand that he wrote this to reach the widest audience possible, but I think it could have easily been written at higher than a third-grade reading level: as most people have graduated high school these days, if not attended at least some college.
Overall, this is still a very beautifully-produced and enjoyable book.
Great Read August 8, 2008
Gene has had a tendency in the past to be somewhat obnoxious in interviews and in his writing. However, this time out he has written a well thought out book that is very fun to read. It provides a high level overview of the "oldest profession in the world". It is interesting and thought-provoking. I think you would be hard pressed to disagree with Gene on this one!
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