--- product_id: 12497034 title: "John Holmes, a Life Measured in Inches Paperback – Illustrated, August 8, 2008" brand: "jennifer sugarjill c nelsonwilliam margold" price: "€ 76.76" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/12497034-john-holmes-a-life-measured-in-inches-paperback-illustrated-august store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # John Holmes, a Life Measured in Inches Paperback – Illustrated, August 8, 2008 **Brand:** jennifer sugarjill c nelsonwilliam margold **Price:** € 76.76 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** John Holmes, a Life Measured in Inches Paperback – Illustrated, August 8, 2008 by jennifer sugarjill c nelsonwilliam margold - **How much does it cost?** € 76.76 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/12497034-john-holmes-a-life-measured-in-inches-paperback-illustrated-august) ## Best For - jennifer sugarjill c nelsonwilliam margold enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jennifer sugarjill c nelsonwilliam margold brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![John Holmes, a Life Measured in Inches Paperback – Illustrated, August 8, 2008 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qvavWX4cL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars John Holmes *by C***O on Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2012* I really enjoyed this book. The Holmes history of getting into the business, how the whole industry evolved and then his demise as one of the pioneers of moving on from the "glamorous" drug of powder cocaine to the seedy life of becoming a free-basing cocaine freak, the people he was involved with while supporting his habit and eventually the murders in one of LA's most gruesome crimes. I found the end of the book very disturbing for me when Holmes knowingly participated in several porn movies while knowing he was HIV positive and most likely already AIDS defined. What makes this even more disturbing not only the fact he exposed others to HIV but also how almost every person in this book portrays Holmes as someone very caring, sensitive, and would never hurt anyone, unprotected sex while knowingly being HIV positive, somehow i don't get caring and sensitive from that. I also found besides Holmes and maybe even more so then Holmes himself the most interesting person in the book was his wife, Sharon Holmes. What a dirt-bag she was, 19 plus years of marriage standing by her man while he drugged, diseased, robbed, conspired, lied, cheated, set up people to die,had sex with men, relationships with teenage girls and Sharon supported her man through it all! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars The Compendium of John Holmes *by C***R on Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2011* The depth and volume of information is quite hefty; the sources varied and balanced. A warehouse of facts, opinions, accounts, reflections, and fables; pieced together in an attempt to tell the tale of a troubled and complicated life. Do we ever learn who the real John Holmes was? Are we ever sure of the true story? Probably not; and, one questions if Holmes knew the answers himself. What the authors have achieved in this book is a depiction of the many roles John Holmes played out over the course of his life. Hero or villain, colorful character or pathetic loser, nice guy or monster; he portrayed a different persona to each individual who crossed his path and we read of the John Holmes each of them knew; an enigmatic life told from many perspectives.About the only complaint I would lodge with the book is the need for a professional editor's touch. There are passages that could have been better organized, expanded upon, or cut down for sharper focus; some unnecessary repetition; a need for an annotated bibliography, to differentiate between first person interviews and information pulled from outside sources. All relatively minor issues, which didn't distract from my overall enjoyment; simply, a final touch or polish was needed.As for the formatting issue, cited by other reviews; I downloaded my copy to the Kindle app for IPad and found the font/quality to be acceptable. Yes, it wasn't quite up to par with most of the ebooks I've read and I could see how others might find the formatting problematic. However, the issue was little more than a slight annoyance that was quickly overlooked as I continued to read.A fascinating read and the closest we will likely come to a definitive review of Holmes' life. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars How interesting! Such a worth wild read. So many emotions came over me reading this book *by A***A on Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2021* I liked that the book was an actual true story based in the 60's,70's and 80's ## Frequently Bought Together - Life Measured in Inches - The Road Through Wonderland: Surviving John Holmes - The Devil and John Holmes: And Other True Stories of Drugs, Porn and Murder --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/12497034-john-holmes-a-life-measured-in-inches-paperback-illustrated-august](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/12497034-john-holmes-a-life-measured-in-inches-paperback-illustrated-august) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-11*