What really annoys me is the title of the story, about how Guccione "exploited" the fairer sex. And a man wrote this piece. The whole premise that these magazines exploit the women that appear in them is tired and ridiculous. No one forces these women to show up and strip for the camera. I'm also surprised there's no mention of his directing "Caligula." I too was saddened by how his life and career ended - the publishing game, especially adult magazines, is a rough game. He didn't adapt (and I'm guessing his reclusive nature didn't help him), and went back and forth with the direction of the magazine (for a time, they went hardcore, showing penetration, etc.). They also didn't mention the falling out with his son Bob Jr., who he help start "Spin" magazine, and eventually leading to his kid suing him.
"The best kind of pride is that which compels a man to do his best when no one is watching."