Claudia Jennings: An Authorized Biography

by Eric J. Karell

During the 1970s Claudia Jennings was one of Playboy's top models, as well as the undisputed Queen of Cult cinema. This is the complete story of her life, authorized by her family. The book covers her childhood, early days as a teen cheerleader, her fi lm career, and sadly, her tragic death at the age of 29. Claudia Jennings was not just a one dimensional "party girl." Through dozens of interviews with family, friends and colleagues in the entertainment business, a portrait emerges of a kind, sweet, complex and nurturing woman who loved children and helping others. The book explores her relationship with Hugh Hefner, her extraordinary movie career and the peaks and valleys of her personal life. All her fi lms are reviewed and include behind the camera stories from cast and crew, who were on the set at the time. With a forward written by the legendary Roger Corman and featuring many rare photographs, the book is a must-have for fans of Claudia, cult movies and cinematic history.