When we were selecting the books for Bookkake’s opening collection, one of the authors we wanted to include was Alexander Trocchi, the Scottish editor of Merlin and author of Young Adam and Cain’s Book, as well as, pseudonymously, several volumes from Maurice Girodias’ Olympia Press.
We were under the impression that the rights to several of these works were available, and we asked Stewart Home to write an introduction to White Thighs, one of the Olympia novels originally published under the name ‘Frances Lengel’. Stewart was kind enough to do so, but we later discovered, despite the wealth of ebook editions floating around, the rights were spoken for. So, as some small consolation, we’re pleased to present that introduction here. Enjoy.
