Books by Eric J Karell

During the 1970s Claudia Jennings was one ofPlayboy's top models, as well as the undisputedQueen of Cult cinema. This is the complete story ofher life, authorized by her family. The book coversher childhood, early days as a teen cheerleader, herfi lm career, and sadly, her tragic death at the age of29. Claudia Jennings was not just a one dimensional"party girl." Through dozens of interviews withfamily, friends and colleagues in the entertainmentbusiness, a portrait emerges of a kind, sweet,complex and nurturing woman who loved children andhelping others. The book explores her relationshipwith Hugh Hefner, her extraordinary movie careerand the peaks and valleys of her personal life. All herfi lms are reviewed and include behind the camerastories from cast and crew, who were on the set atthe time. With a forward written by the legendaryRoger Corman and featuring many rare photographs,the book is a must-have for fans of Claudia, cultmovies and cinematic history.