Special Edition: Gay on the Range
I found a site with a number of book covers of gay erotica from the 60s. I feel the highlights must be shared.
First, we have Donnie and Clyde. Note the inexplicable inclusion of "baskets" in the list at the top.
Next is The Family Jewels. I am duly impressed with the correct usage of the word "yen," but remain confused by the mention of Cleve's cleavage. I thought the point was that men don't have cleavage.
The Flesh Mast. No need for elaboration there.
What to say about Gay But Not Happy? Such subtle wordplay. And the implication of existential angst! And let us not forget the ominously-named Rod Manlove.
Gay on the Range. I'm vastly amused by the equivocation in the tagline at the top.
Gay Whore. The simplicity of the title speaks volumes. Their pose reminds me of a poster for some feel-good coming-of-age sports movie. "Go team!"
I think Good Night, Gentle Goy is by far my favorite. Not only are the characters indulging in taboo sex acts, but they're doing so across ethno-religious boundaries!
The title of this one is inconsequential. The illustration is disturbing and baffling enough.
Kept Boy. Note the sign over the building's entrance.
Murder on Queer Street. "You'll get murder every time"? Of course. Because homosexuals are by definition homicidal (or should we say homocidal?) and violent. You'd think these books were written with a straight and/or homophobic readership in mind. Or something.
Adam and Adam, penned by the prestigious Dr. Carruthers. Finally, smut written by a qualified scholar.
First, we have Donnie and Clyde. Note the inexplicable inclusion of "baskets" in the list at the top.
Next is The Family Jewels. I am duly impressed with the correct usage of the word "yen," but remain confused by the mention of Cleve's cleavage. I thought the point was that men don't have cleavage.
The Flesh Mast. No need for elaboration there.
What to say about Gay But Not Happy? Such subtle wordplay. And the implication of existential angst! And let us not forget the ominously-named Rod Manlove.
Gay on the Range. I'm vastly amused by the equivocation in the tagline at the top.
Gay Whore. The simplicity of the title speaks volumes. Their pose reminds me of a poster for some feel-good coming-of-age sports movie. "Go team!"
I think Good Night, Gentle Goy is by far my favorite. Not only are the characters indulging in taboo sex acts, but they're doing so across ethno-religious boundaries!
The title of this one is inconsequential. The illustration is disturbing and baffling enough.
Kept Boy. Note the sign over the building's entrance.
Murder on Queer Street. "You'll get murder every time"? Of course. Because homosexuals are by definition homicidal (or should we say homocidal?) and violent. You'd think these books were written with a straight and/or homophobic readership in mind. Or something.
Adam and Adam, penned by the prestigious Dr. Carruthers. Finally, smut written by a qualified scholar.
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