'Pedophile's Guide' Author Arrested on Obscenity Charges

BARTOW, Fla. — Author Philip Greaves, who wrote "The Pedophile's Guide to Love and Pleasure," has been charged with distribution of obscene material depicting minors engaged in conduct harmful to minors.

The arrest, made Monday, was conducted by police in Pueblo, Colo., who acted on a Florida warrant for Greaves, who wrote a book called "The Pedophile's Guide to Love and Pleasure," a how-to guide advocating pedophilia and offering training in how to do it.

The book contains two stories depicting an adult engaged in sex acts with children, according to the authorities, specifically an adult having sex with a 9-year-old boy and with a 13-year-old boy.

Police purchased the book, which was autographed by Greaves, for $50. Prosecutors took the book to Polk County Judge J. Michael McCarthy, who found probable cause Greaves had distributed obscene material depicting minors. McCarthy then issued a warrant for Greaves' arrest.

Last month, Greaves got his book pulled by Amazon, which said in a statement that the book crossed a bright line.

Before pulling the e-book, Amazon said in a statement, "Amazon believes it is censorship not to sell certain books simply because we or others believe their message is objectionable. Amazon does not support or promote hatred or criminal acts, however, we do support the right of every individual to make their own purchasing decisions."

A couple of days after the e-book hit the Kindle store, thousands of of Amazon customers wrote angry reviews saying they wouldn’t buy anything from the online retailer until the book was removed.

Adult entertainment attorney Larry Walters said the announcement by Polk County authorities amounted to nothing less than grandstanding.

"Listen, the book may be terrible, or offensive or vile ... but the 1st Amendment protects offensive and indecent speech," Walters said. "What impact did Mr. Greaves’ book really have in Polk County, Fla.? Did anyone in that county even read the book before it was ordered by law enforcement?"

Related:  

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Ofcom: Age Assurance Going Live Across 'Thousands' of Porn Sites

U.K. communications regulator Ofcom said in a statement Thursday that providers of online pornography are implementing age assurance across “thousands of sites” accessible in the U.K., in response to Ofcom’s Online Safety Act (OSA) enforcement program.

ASGMax Debuts 'Roleplay' AI Chat Feature

Alpha Studio Group (ASG) has introduced the ASGmax Roleplay AI chat feature.

XBIZ Miami's Host Hotel Sold Out, General Registration Now Open

Guest rooms at XBIZ Miami’s exclusive conference venue, Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach hotel in South Beach, are now completely sold out.

Adult Industry Educational, Networking Platform 'Imperfectly You' Launches

Imperfectly You, an educational and networking platform for adult industry workers, has officially launched.

Segpay to Launch News Network for High-Risk Merchants

Segpay has announced that it will launch the Segpay News Network (SNN) on April 15.

Age Verification Watch: Patching the Holes

This roundup provides an update on the latest news and developments on the age verification front as it impacts the adult industry.

Pineapple Support to Host Autism Spectrum Support Group

Pineapple Support is hosting a free online support group for performers and creators who are, or suspect they may be, on the autism spectrum.

ImLive Launches Revamped Member Loyalty Program

Cam platform ImLive has revamped its member loyalty program.

GoFundMe Set Up for Danny Ferretti's Medical Expenses

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up for Fangear founder Danny Ferretti, who requires extensive lung surgery.

Byborg Acquires Cuties AI

Byborg Enterprises has acquired adult artificial intelligence startup Cuties AI.

Show More