Ana Valens

Literary Nonfiction. LGBTQIA Studies. Art. In this first volume of REMEMBER THE INTERNET, a series that tells a complete history of the Internet, one book at a time, journalist Ana Valens introduces us to the erotic gifs, hashtag fetish fan art, and sex worker resource blogs that combined to transform Tumblr into the vanguard of a user-generated sexual revolution. As she tells the story of her own online sexual and political awakening, Valens investigates how Tumblr's technical architecture made it a convenient laboratory for social justice and sexual freedom, one that would ultimately clash with the government's crackdown on sexuality online.

Tumblr Porn (Remember the Internet, Vol. 1)

Matthew Bischoff

As someone who worked at Tumblr during some of the events of this book and knows the author, I’m definitely biased in more ways than one. But..

This tiny book covers a huge, complex topic with so much nuance and intelligence. Ana’s writing is fast, smart, and above all empathetic to those who need it most. It’s a treatise on accountability abuse, sex work, NSFW content, social media networks, and the future of porn online. If you’re at all involved in any of these fields or have an interest in them, buy this book. You won’t regret it.

Tumblr Porn (Remember the Internet, Vol. 1)

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