Acquired Tastes XLIII: Gay Pulp Fiction, Part 75 - HIS69, Part 4 of 20

Acquired Tastes XLIII:

Gay Pulp Fiction, Part 75

HIS69, Part 4 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, also republished under the ManPower imprint.

The artwork for the HIS69 books would go through only two minor shifts with all featuring ink drawings by various uncredited illustrators - artwork quite similar to what we saw with the Manhard imprint.

We've got 16 more weeks to go!

Here are the next twelve titles. This week, I was able to track down all twelve!

10-Inch Toker

Author: Rich Cummings

HIS6937

Back Cover:

"It was awfully hard... in more ways than one... for a little boy to be carrying around all ten of those delicious, flawless inches. 

Every 'uncle' he met wanted to do something for the kid... or to the kid... he didn't care which came first... him or them. Only each 'uncle' was sure to find those ten inches up and ready for any inspiration that struck. In or out of bed as the flesh throbbed."

That sounds like a soap opera on LOGO: "As The Flesh Throbbed."

Yes! One for the size queens!

And who wrote this back cover blurb? E.L. James? All those damn ellipses. And the thing still barely makes sense. 

I have an issue with their use of the word 'boy.' But hopefully, they mean that only in terms of the age of all those 'uncles.'  Otherwise... the creep factor for this one is also a ten.

Back Cover

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Cell Mating

Author: Houston Smith

HIS6938

Oooo... prison fun. I must say, the idea of it is appealing, although I am rather found of my teeth. Yet another case of reality not matching 'gay reality.' Sigh.

I recently watched the 2020 filmed version of the stage show Women Behind Bars. It's worth a looksie. It stars Tracy Lords, whom I simply adore, John Waters alumni Mink Stole, Cocoa Peru (also to die for), Ginger Minj (in a great turn), and a host of other fun talents. The original, back in the day, starred the one and only Divine. She had them lined up for blocks, trying to get in. This version features Eureka O'Hara in the Divine role. A lot of fun and well-directed, I might add - by none other than comedic legend Scott Thompson! 

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Golden Showers

Author: Dustin Rose

HIS6939

An acquired taste, for sure (and one that may be considered presidential.) 

Honestly? I never in my lifetime expected an ex-president to one day stand before a large group of people and talk about water sports. Yes... such a classy guy, huh? 

Melanoma must be so proud of her choices. Personally, I can't wait for her to dress up in Jackie O. drag and walk behind that man's coffin. That will be a photo worth framing. 

(And used on the cover of lots of cutesie greeting cards.)

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Well Hung-Up

Author: Daniel Gibson

HIS6940

This strikes me as a rather clever turn of phrase. Me? I am now on record as saying that I am not hung up on size. Give me an average dick and I am just as happy as can be. I've found I can do so much more with them. Yes, dears... it's taken me a while, but I have come to learn that sometimes too much is indeed too much. 

Mind you... not that I have ever backed down from a challenge!

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Suckhappy

Author: Rich Cummings

HIS6941

Ah, yes... the art of taking two words and shoving them together to make a new one. Seems to be something this imprint is not afraid to do. 

I should get me a tee shirt with this one on it. And speaking of... I am rather amazed there isn't a line of tees featuring the covers of vintage gay pulps. I think there would be a huge market. Going to the bar? Why not pick out a title that suits what your in the mood for and do a little direct advertising? Seems to me it would be a lot easier than trying to remember the hanky code. 

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Sausages and Buns

Author: E. Rex Dix

HIS6942

I would declare this a rather lame title, but... didn't I just celebrate National Sausage Month a few weeks ago? So, yeah... 

Kettle. Beige. 

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Cocked Up

Author: Russ Morrow

HIS6943

Construction workers are a gay man's wet dream, right? Well, based on the ones I've seen in court on Judge Judy... I would have to say that reality does match the fantasy. Oh, don't get me wrong, there are a few fine ones, but they are few and far between. Still... those in gay porn? Well, they certainly do get me all 'cocked up.'

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The Brass Cock

Author: Peter Pepper

HIS6944

I've heard of grabbing the brass ring before. And can even imagine a brass cock ring. But a brass cock?

Well, come to think of it, I have seen such a thing. The Gay 90's in downtown Minneapolis has a giant brass cock right outside the entrance to the main dance floor, that you can climb up on and have your picture taken! It's a big hit with bridal parties and tourists. 

Now, I haven't been there in ages, but I'm sure it's still there.

I mean... where else you gonna go with something like that?

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Swallow My Pride

Author: Eric Todd

HIS6945

I'm not much a fan. Yes. I don't like my dick sucked. Maybe it's all that amatuer teeth scraping over the years? But I just can't stand to have my dick in somebody's mouth. Sometimes, if they insist, I will put up with it, but not for long. It's just not how I want to lose my load. And it's a passive role, really. While I have, in the past, gotten into skull fucking someone's mouth, I don't roll that way these days. I am active... aggressive, even.

In my case? It is oh, so true.

It's better to give than receive. 

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Cheeks Of Tan

Author: Warren Jameson

HIS6946

I'm a big fan of tan lines. That sexy demarcation gets my engine roaring. Cheeks of tan? Well, I'm sure they look great while they're roasting. I've only been to one legal nude beach in my lifetime. Oddly? Even though what I have to share isn't prime real estate anymore, I'm more likely to go to one. As The Divine Ms. Bette has said on numerous occasions: "Fuck 'em if they can't take a joke!"

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Newcomer

Author: Phil Murphy

HIS6947

Or 'fresh meat', as we like to say at the prairie. Oh, the pickings were slim this summer. When a new face showed up? All the queens blew a fuse. I would sit under my oak tree and smile to myself, watching as they'd swarm. In the old days, I would be right there with them, shooting my shot, so to speak. But now? I'm of a certain age and know better. If they want it? They know where to find me. 

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Dick Enough

Author: Roger Samson

HIS6948

No. Such. Thing.

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And that's all for today. Oh, I am having so much fun with these. 

Next week, another dozen HIS69 titles.

Until then...

Thanks for reading.

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