The AVN Industry Directory 2009
For the first time in my life I’m getting AVN delivered. Living in the US has its advantages and, criticisms aside, AVN’s still the most significant jizz-bizz publication. A digital subscription would be even better but until there’s some way to send words down a wire we’ll have to put up with print.
Preceding my first issue I received a copy of AVN’s subscriber gift, the “AVN Industry Directory 2009″. I’m surprised to report it’s pretty useful. Along with lists of suppliers, service providers and manufacturers, there’s good information on filming in LA, the adult ecosystem of charities and foundations, and a glossary of terms. All information you could Google, but only if you know the right questions to ask to start with?
It’s not perfect of course. Some of the tech definitions are flaky, the financial statistics are fiction, and, if you’re not interested in making porn films, much of the industry info’s redundant. AVN still stress the V in their name as hard as the A, it would be nice to see them admit it’s all just bits now. That said, it’s free, nicely presented and has been researched by people with a professional interest in keeping you out of jail – unlike many websites.
If you run an adult website or blog you probably qualify for a free AVN/AVN Online subscription. They make money selling ads, and the more porn professionals they have on their lists the more they can charge. Industry insiders are worth more to them as readers than buyers so ask and you’ll probably receive.
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