''Genesis'' is a men's

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which began publication in 1973. It exclusively features female stars of the adult film industry. Branding itself as "The Home of Porn's Hottest Stars", ''Genesis'' features pictorials, exclusive columns by adult film stars, interviews, feature articles, movie reviews and news. It is published by the

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, which also publishes '' Swank'', '' Gent'', '' Velvet'', and many other popular men's magazines. ''Genesis'' features masthead publisher

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and has had columnists including adult film stars

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, Mari Possa, Carmen Luvana, Tyler Faith and The Love Twins. L. Fletcher Prouty served as the Washington, D.C. editor. ''Genesis'' is also known for its amateur erotic photo contest, "Sex Star Hunt" (which was formerly known as "Friends and Lovers"). The magazine publishes an annual list of rankings of the top adult film stars entitled "Porn's Hot 100" and is the co-creator and producer of the annual F.A.M.E. Awards held each year in

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as part of the Erotica LA convention.

History

In August 1973, "Rocky" Aoki launched ''Genesis'', as a softcore pornographic men's magazine, with two centerfolds each issue. The title changed hands several times, eventually becoming an explicit publication long after Aoki's period of ownership. Marilyn Chambers wrote a sex advice column in the mid-to-late 1970's for ''Genesis'' called "Private Chambers". Charlene Keel interviewed Frank Zappa for ''Genesis'', April 1979.

References

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