Acquired Tastes XLIII:
Gay Pulp Fiction, Part 76
HIS69, Part 5 of 20
The HIS69 imprint remained active from 1971 thru 1988, delivering an astounding 240 titles. Surrey House, Inc. / Surree Ltd, Inc. of San Diego and Santee, California are responsible for this imprint which was distributed by the same company as Trojan Books, Manhard Books, Gay Books and Gay Way Books; the Zorro Distribution Company, also operating out of San Diego.
It should be noted that many of these titles, with original artwork included, were simultaneously republished under the Gay Books imprint and then, later, minus the artwork, were also republished under the ManPower imprint.
The artwork for the HIS69 books would go through only two minor shifts with all the covers featuring ink drawings by various uncredited illustrators - artwork quite similar to what we saw with the Manhard imprint.
We've got 15 more weeks to go!
Here are the next twelve titles. This week, I was able to track down eleven of the twelve!
It should be noted that many of these titles, with original artwork included, were simultaneously republished under the Gay Books imprint and then, later, minus the artwork, were also republished under the ManPower imprint.
The artwork for the HIS69 books would go through only two minor shifts with all the covers featuring ink drawings by various uncredited illustrators - artwork quite similar to what we saw with the Manhard imprint.
We've got 15 more weeks to go!
Here are the next twelve titles. This week, I was able to track down eleven of the twelve!
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Author: Bob Cochran
HIS6949
I like to try and guess what some of these books might be about (besides the obvious!) This one? I am thinking it's about an enterprising scout master who threw away the rule book and decided to create his own batch of 'special' merit badges his scouts could earn. Now... we assume everyone here is of age, right? I mean, to have actual boys would be unseemly and yet... yes, I think Mr. Cochran, who is responsible for a large number of titles for this imprint - went there! Titillating? Pervy? Disgusting?
Well, while it is fiction, it's also pedophilic.
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Eat My Money Maker
Author: Harry Paul
HIS6950
Eating ass is a time worn favorite activity that people tend to shy away from talking about, so of course it is the perfect subject for a HIS69 book. That the ass in question is a source of income for its owner? An added bonus of sorts, I guess, if the idea of being in a relationship with a call boy, a hustler, a porn star or a model is something that gets you off.
And nice illustration, though I always take note of the expressions on their faces. Frequently, I have no idea what the artist intended... is abject disgust considered sexy?
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Author: Rich Cummings
HIS6951
Note the spelling of the word 'come.' It brings to mind Dan Savage and his war against the use of the word 'cum.' I have this on and off thing with Mr. Savage. I feel he's done a lot of good, but is also a bit of a prickly asshole, with his whole 'come' vs. 'cum' being one of the sillier things he gets his dander up about. I am definitely on side 'cum.' It's a perfectly good word with a long and dirty history. And it's fun, too.
Just look at the author's name!
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Share The Rod
Author: Art Smith
HIS6952
Here we have a case of 'spare' vs. 'share.' In this case, I believe Mr. Smith is referring to the one in the state trooper's trousers and not something you would strike another with - not that getting whacked with a dick isn't something that happens. Been there, done that.
Note: This is the Gay Book reprint version of the cover. I couldn't locate the HIS69 original, but the artwork would have been the same. Also take a look at that sticker price! $3.95. Now, that's inflation - and not the kind that takes place in the front of your pants.
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Head Giver
Author: Bob Cochran
HIS6953
Perhaps the term 'head' was novel at the time, otherwise, I would have to accuse Mr. Cochran of dialing in the title for this particular opus. Beautiful illustration, although the hips of the figure on the left seem to be of the child-bearing sort. Good thing fellatio, when practiced correctly, doesn't lead to pregnancy!
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Author: Ron Adcock
HIS6954
Another title that leads one to wonder just what the book might be about. In this case? It's either about a man recounting his seventeen encounters with men who possessed nine solid inches, or it could be contest, wherein the winner must have sexual contact with seventeen men by 9:00. Or it could be a man with a nine inch dick telling tales of seventeen trysts. Sadly, the illustration, cute as it is, doesn't really offer any clues.
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Author: Charlie Peters
HIS6955
Is this like an all-time high? (Cue: Rita Coolidge.) Our friend Whkattk, over at Big Whack Attack is always addressing the concerns of those suffering(?) from constant hard-ons.
Me? I don't see the problem. Enjoy them while you have them!
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Suck Slave
Author: Rich Cummings
HIS6956
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Author: Louis Stout
HIS6957
Ah, word play. I dunno. I've had my share of chaps who took a lot of my effort to get off. It can be a bit problematic. I mean, what is a decent time? I think 20 minutes and buh-bye - especially when it's just a one-off or something spur of the moment. And I know there are a number of them who can't help it, but if that is the case and you are aware - don't cruise mens rooms or parks. Those situations are cum and be done kind of situations for a very good reason - who wants to get caught? Well, I suppose there are some who get off on it. But unless it's a willing watcher, then it feels very skivvy to me. I don't need some blue-hair walking up and getting their panties in a bunch because I'm sucking dick behind a tree. So, you folk who like to take your time or can't help but take your time cumming? Stick to the privacy of non-public sorts of pursuits. Getting knicked by the coppers? Not my idea of a happy ending.
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Author: Warren Jameson
HIS6958
More word play. This one? Precious. Back in the day, it would have made for a perfect Craiglist headline. Interesting illustration. You can tell that there are a number of different illustrators at work here - the clue is not in the musculature, but in the faces; the shapes of the heads, the jut of the jaws. This one is a bit off, but fetching, all the same.
And what's with the beer? Miller Time = Driller Time?
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Author: Steve Maier
HIS6959
Adore this illustration because it involves a mens room (although those children seem a bit on the young side, for my taste.) Still, there's nothing like the thrill of someone flashing their assets at the urinal. Gets my heart pumping like mad every time. Sadly, those days are mostly a thing of the past - at least here, in Minneapolis.
Well, I'll always have my memories.
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Author: Bob Cochran
HIS6960
More fun with the word 'cum.' Do you like a big shooter? I do, but they are few and far between. Of course, it's difficult to determine exactly how much volume one is producing when it's going directly down deep in the throat or up the ass. Which brings to mind cream pie videos. Oh, XHamster, here I come (or cum?)
And that's all for today. I hope you don't mind me prattling on as you enjoy these illustrations. Gay history, you know! Yes, this is educational!
Next week, another dozen HIS69 titles.
Until then...
Thanks for reading.
Until then...
Thanks for reading.
Long Time Coming - Oliver James
2 comments:
Ha!
The wordplay is sly and fun. And I still love the illustrations. That one with the Boy Scouts? Very of the time, no?
XOXO
time machine!
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