Originally published in 1973, Black Players was the first book to do a
thorough examination of the urban pimp culture. Social anthropologists
Richard and Christina Milner were allowed access to the secretive and
controversial world of pimps and prostitutes. Black Player guides the
reader through every aspect of this unfamiliar world, allowing the
Players to describe themselves, and the rules of the game in their own
words. The Milners interviewed many of the top pimps in the Bay area
and other parts of the country during the late 60's/early 70's. There
is even a rare interview with legendary pimp-turned-author Iceberg Slim
in this book. Out of this experience, has come one of the most
fascinating journeys into a secret culture ever written.