Delta of Venus - 9/10
Impressions
Full Disclosure: Deltaofvenus.com is run by Yours Truly. I’m reviewing it and giving it a 9 out of 10 - partially because I can, but also because I think it’s pretty damn good. Take that for what it’s worth.
The site features vintage erotica and porn from the 1860s through the early 1970s presented in photography, films, art, literature, audio, and more. The stuff is hand-picked from my own sizable personal collection. It ranges from innocent nudes through hardcore porn through the years, and tries to cover all the bases in between.
You’ll find erotic movies from the dawn of filmmaking – fully explicit silent flicks from 1920s and 1930s Europe, the more straightforward stags of 1950s America alongside playful burlesque and striptease routines, and the classic Euro-porn vignettes of the 60s and 70s in glorious washed-out color.
The photos start with the nude daguerrotypes of 19th century Paris, through Victorian S&M, and the exuberant sexuality (alternately artful and depraved, sometimes both) of the Roaring Twenties. Flirtatious pin-ups from the 50s evolve to the glamour models of the next decade, followed by stellar full-color XXX photos from the mid 60s through early 70s.
Along with the images and movies, there are plenty of extras. Full-length erotic novels from the early 20th century literary underground. Erotic art. Sublimely cheesy 8-track audio porn. And more.
I find it fascinating to watch the styles and media change through the years while the eroticism and sex remains just as provocative as ever. I also try to present all the material with some historical context – the whos, hows, whens, and wheres of the erotica itself – something you don’t find much elsewhere.
I place an emphasis on quality, customer service, and a personal touch. This ain’t no half-assed retro porn site, but rather a labor of love by a real collector. Photos and films are hand/digitally restored whenever possible. Member requests are welcome. There are a couple vintage erotica sites with more stuff quantity-wise, but I’ve yet to come across one that has Deltaofvenus.com beat in quality, variety, and presentation.
The Details
- 150+ films in Quicktime format, each ranging from 3-18 minutes in length. Resolution is 480×360.
- 3500+ images (photos and art) in medium-to-high res
- Erotic novels, stories, audio recordings, and other extras
- Memberships start at $9.95/month
- Updated weekly
The Verdict
What can I say, it’s a great site! There’s nothing quite like it on the web - if you like vintage erotica you’re going to enjoy Delta of Venus, plain and simple.
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