Second Edition of "Inches" Now Available on Kindle

Jennifer and I would like to share that the revised and updated Second Edition of John Holmes: A Life Measured in Inches is now available at Amazon.com as a kindle e-reader.  The new version includes over 25 new photos added (with nudes) and also updates. For more information on how to order "Inches" for a kindle device or for a personal computer please visit the following link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006NZS2RO

We would also like to take this time to wish everyone a very Happy Holiday Season and all our best for the coming year.

Mr. Skin Interview "Inches" & "Goddesses"

The following is an interview I did recently with Mr. Skin about the second edition of John Holmes: A Life Measured in Inches" and also about my forthcoming release, Golden Goddesses: 25 Legendary Women of Erotic Cinema (1968-1985)  ~ Jill

Jill C. Nelson: The Mr. Skin Skinterview

John Holmes Bio - 2nd Edition now available!

In the few months since we last communicated here at our blog and at our website: http://www.johnholmesinches.com/ Jennifer and I, along with our publisher BearManor Media, have been busy putting the finishing touches on the additions for the updated editon of "Inches". We are proud to announce that on Monday October 31st, 2011, the 2nd (600 page) edition that contains over 25 "new" photos (some never-before-seen) is slated for availability at all major online retailers including Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/John-Holmes-Measured-Inches-Second/dp/1593936745/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1320406766&sr=1-3

On a related note, we are excited to inform readers that in the coming weeks John Holmes: A Life Measured in Inches will also be available in hard cover at Cover Out: http://coverout.com/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=John%20Holmes&product_id=217

For consumers interested in owning a personally signed copy of the book (soft or hard cover) please contact us through our publisher: books@benohmart.com.  We hope the new edition and hardcover copies will further enhance your enjoyment of our original publication.  For those of you who are new to the book, we encourage you to journey through the life and times of the world's most legendary icon in the history of the erotic film industry.

Once more, we'd like to thank to all readers who have supported us and our book over the past three plus years.  It's been an exhilarating ride.

Enjoy!

~Jill & Jennifer~

"Legends" Spice Radio Interview: August 27th, 2011

Jennifer and I would like to announce that we will be special guests on "Legends of Porn" with host, Christy Canyon, next Saturday August 27th at 2:30pm Eastern on (Playboy) Spice Radio: Sirius 103 XM.  We will discuss erotic film legend John Holmes, in conjunction with our first and definitive biography, "John Holmes: A Life Measured in Inches".  Ms. Laurie Holmes will be joining us for the designated hour interview segment.  We hope you'll tune in as we continue to celebrate the third anniversary of our book's publication with a forthcoming 2nd Edition of "Inches" (including 28 additional photos and more!), along with a soon-to-be released audio format.

Please also visit us at http://www.johnholmesinches.com/

August 8, 2011 - "Inches" 2nd Edition Coming Soon!

Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the release of John Holmes: A Life Measured in Inches. It is also the 67th birthday of John Holmes.  Jennifer and I have been working for the past month assembling all of the updates, and photo selections for the forthcoming 2nd edition of our biography, to be released by BearManor Media this fall.  With 28 new, and some never-before-seen pictures added, we can promise that the new edition of the popular book will contain surprises for all fans of the genre, and also for discerning readers.  Stay tuned for news of the re-release!   Thank you for your continued support of our book and for all positive feedback.  It is greatly appreciated!

For book excerpts, reviews, articles, and more, please be sure to also visit us at: http://www.johnholmesinches.com/

John Holmes Biography Updates

Paperback News: We are pleased to announce that BearManor Media will be releasing a 2nd edition copy of John Holmes: A Life Measured in Inches at a date soon to be determined. The new edition product that will also be available on kindle and other e-readers will contain over 25 new photos, critics’ praise and additional tidbits.

Kindle News: The upcoming 2nd edition of “Inches” will be reformatted to ensure that the bio is easily transferable to all kindle readers and alternative e-reader devices, putting to rest any issues that some consumers might have experienced with the download to current kindle devices.

Audiobook News: John Holmes: A Life Measured in Inches on audio is forthcoming. Jennifer and I have been consulting with the audio producer regarding the narrator and selected music that will be utilized to emphasize certain dramatic, humorous and poignant aspects of the book. We greatly appreciate your patience and promise that the professional completed product soon to be made available for the public, will ensure first rate quality and guaranteed entertainment and production value.

New Book Review!

With the third year anniversary of “INCHES” just on the horizon in August, and the book awaiting its debut in audio format, it is gratifying for Jennnifer and I to continue to receive great press for our collaborative achievement. Recently, Adam Wilcox of XXX Wasteland reviewed John Holmes: A Life Measured in Inches and posted his comments and a new author interview at his blog: http://xxxwasteland.wordpress.com/2011/06/22/xxx-wasteland-exclusive-interview-jill-nelson/ The following excerpt contains the review portion of the piece:

‘Co-authors Jill Nelson and Jennifer Sugar leave no stone unturned with their biography John Holmes: A Life Measured in Inches, a well-researched and comprehensive novel documenting the life and times of the well-endowed porn legend.

Featuring comments from over 60 people who knew and/or worked with Holmes, Inches chronicles the captivating, albeit tumultuous life of the King of Porn, from his troubled upbringing, ascension to the top of the adult industry with the Johnny Wadd film series and unusual relationship with underage girlfriend Dawn Schiller to Holmes’ alleged involvement in the 1981 Wonderland Murders and subsequent return to the business that made him famous.

Perhaps the most compelling facet of Inches is the illustration of Holmes’ essentially lonely death in 1988 after becoming infected with a then-relatively new virus known as AIDS, conveyed by both John’s widow Laurie and the man himself from interview excerpts during the latter months of his life.

In addition to Laurie Holmes, those contributing their memories, opinions and stories of John to the book (in both original interviews and statements derived from previous projects) include Schiller, Holmes’ first wife Sharon, Wadd creator Bob Chinn, industry historian Bill Margold, L.A.P.D. homicide detectives Tom Lange and Frank Tomlinson, renowned adult performer and producer Bill Amerson, director Julia St. Vincent and a plethora of porn actors and actresses from the “Golden Era” of XXX such as Gloria Leonard, Ron Jeremy, Juliet Anderson, Ginger Lynn, Sharon Mitchell, Paul Thomas and Buck Adams.

Also included in Inches are author reviews of 200 loops and movies featuring John Holmes, as well as an extensive filmography of titles the actor appeared in during his legendary run as a member of the adult entertainment world.

Overall, John Holmes: A Life Measured in Inches is unquestionably the most in-depth look at the life and career of arguably the most iconic figure in the annals of adult cinema. A highly recommended read for both fans of John Holmes or those interested in the history of porn.’

Thanks, Adam.