Acquired Tastes XLIII
Gay Pulp Fiction, Part 100
HIS69, Part 29 of 44
The HIS69 imprint was active from 1971 thru 1988, delivering an astounding 531 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.
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.
Came up short twice this week. I think that is going to be occurring more and more often now that we are on the second leg of this imprint. So 14 titles this week with a dozen covers.
Author: Paul Gronowski
HIS69459
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Author: Roland Graeme
HIS69460
Ah, nothing says homo fantasy more than... incest? I get the Dad/Son thing, as roleplay. The reality? Naw. This title instantly brings to mind two pop classics: Family Man by Hall & Oates and Family Man by Fleetwood Mac. The former was written by Mike Oldfield, who also wrote Tubular Bells, better known as the theme from The Exorcist.
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High School Encounters
Author: John Hartley
HIS69461
(Cover Not Found)
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Author: Carl Williams
HIS69462
Wall restraints, leather jacket and bikini underwear! Interesting look. I wonder how many of these covers had live models posing for them. This one would appear to be just that. It's strange how the concept of punk changed. Pictured? Very 1950's era punk. The late seventies version of punk - a whiplash reaction to the preponderance of corporate rock and disco coupled with a D.I.Y. attitude (oh, and Margaret Thatcher, too) - was something quite different.
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Author: Roland Graeme
HIS69463
Well, there is 'horned'... and then there is 'horned', am I right?
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Author: Josh Benton
HIS69464
It's been ages since I've been to a gay bathhouse. That any of them survived the COVID-19 pandemic is a bit of a miracle.
Bathhouses are a lot like take out restaurants which have seating available. They answer the question: Why take it home when you can eat it there?
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Author: Samuel West
HIS69465
More 'fun with incest!' Though that particular 'Daddy' looks a bit young to be blondie's actual father. Other than the chest hair and the tie? These guys could be the same age. Maybe it's a big brother kind of thing?
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Author: Michael Scott
HIS69466
Next door to what? A gay bathhouse?
My word, those shorts appear to be barely hanging on to that stud heading for the pool.
Maybe it's one of those apartment complexes with a pool? Must say, I like the tenants' sense of community!
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Author: Roland Graeme
HIS69467
Part II. Damian remains young, but appears to be branching out.
Threesomes can be a lot of fun... though they can also be a lot of work. And trust me, based on my experience, it's best to make sure that everyone involved is totally on board ahead of time, especially when being invited into an established relationship. Oh, they can cum all over me... but they need to save the drama for their mamas! I, for one, do not have time for the pain.
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Author: Jon Hartley
HIS69468
Isn't this a fun fantasy. I always envision a bit of rough trade working the rides at the state fair. We eye one another. He goes on break and nods for me to follow. He leads me to his trailer, behind the grandstands. He's all sun kissed and terrible tats. I wonder when was the last time he bathed? And then I wonder if it matters...
The reality? If they're working a traveling carnival, you can pretty much bet there's an issue or two at play. And most of them? Well, let's just say they do not look like any of the youths pictured here. All the above appear to have seen a dentist within the last century. I'm thinking that's not necessarily true of your average carny. I could be wrong. But based on what I've seen first hand...
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Spunky Lad
Author: Samuel West
HIS69469
Oh, those spunky lads. Typically? I avoid young people at all cost. On Grindr and such apps? If they are under the age of 25, I block them before they contact me. I know that's ageist of me, in a way, but I'm not only not interested, the whole idea makes me uncomfortable. Anyone over the age of 35 stands a much better chance with me. Still, I understand the allure. I think its creepy if that's all you're into, but, hey, judge not. Truth is, I even cringe if I see porn pictures of dudes under 20 - especially those 'European' models, because... I'm thinking there is probably no documentation on file verifying their age and if there is? Probably suspect. So, I try avoid posting such pictures, unless I have a theme and they just happen to fit the theme - such as, say, they're holding a piece of fruit or peeing outdoors.
I understand that we live in a youth-driven culture. But I also have to consider - does this represent me? Can I live with this? Is something I would want to be associated with?
These books? They're illustrations. They're fantasy.
Those pictures, on the other hand?
That is somebody's reality.
And I have to make a value judgement every time I post a photo: do I want to be complicit in that reality? And, yes, I'm sure you could find a number of questionable photos posted on this blog, but I really do my best. My 'eek' factor? Fairly highly tuned.
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Switch-Hittin’ Summer
Author: Auguste Kennebrew
HIS6970
HIS6970
(Cover Not Found)
You just know this has to be about baseball players. And when it comes to the boys of summer? I am all in. Hell, no, you will never get me to sit through a damn game. They take too long, are so slowly paced and bore me to tears. But I do have a thing for dugouts. And protection gear. And, of course, locker rooms. Sigh.
I wonder if I could be the team mascot. They get to ride on the bus with the players, yes? Gee... imagine the energy on that bus after a big win. I bet I'd know a way those players could really take their celebration to a whole 'nother level!
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Author: Jon Hartley
HIS69471
Is this about call boys? Is that a wallet open on that bedside table? You think there's a bible in that bedside table drawer? Do you think that man with the porn stash is 'dialing' for Jesus?
Well, I hope he's using some lube.
An no hand lotion! That stuff stings!
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Author: D.A. Scott
HIS69472
Oh, my...
See?
I knew I went to the wrong college!
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And that's all for now.
Can you believe that this is my 100th post about vintage gay pulp fiction?
Next week? Another dozen scintillating, titillating titles.
Until then...
Thanks for reading!
Call On Me - Starley
(Ryan Riback Remix)
2 comments:
Hahaha
Yes, Damien is the devil's son! I'm watching a series called Damien on Hulu right now.
And the man in the bathhouse novel's cover? Yes, please.
And I'm with you in the blocking of anybody under 35. Not worth the time. Nope.
XOXO
I can attest to the fun in the military. Yes, I can.
And, back in the day, when I craved a blow job - the Bathhouse was the place to go. SO much better than a glory hole.
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