The Olympia Reader Author:Maurice Girodias The Olympia Press published erotic novels by some of this century's greatest writers...This book provices a provocative overview of Olympia's impressive offerings...Each selection is accompanied by wonderful illustrations and fascinating reminiscences by Maurice Girodias, Olympia's founder and guiding light, who suffered almost perpetual harassm... more »ent from French authorities for publishing his "d.b.'s" (dirty books).« less