Acquired Tastes XLIII: Gay Pulp Fiction, Part 101 - HIS69, Part 30 of 44

Acquired Tastes XLIII

Gay Pulp Fiction, Part 101

HIS69, Part 30 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.

Came up short four times this week!  As I'd warned, I think that is something that is going to become quite common as we work our way through the remaining titles.  So, sadly, twelve titles this week, but only eight covers.

Kevin’s Birthday Candle

Author: Ward Michaels

HIS69473

(Cover Not Found)

I have a feeling there's an awful lot of blowing involved in this little erotic tale. 

And hopefully, there are more than 17 candles on that cake!

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Dark Desires

Author: Michael Scott

HIS69474

(Cover Not Found)

Just a guess, but I bet this one is a racially-charged. It's odd to think it, but it really wasn't all that long ago that mixed-race relationships were considered taboo. I think back to horror movies like Mandingo, steeped in a racist, sexist lore with all the trappings of a less-than honorable historic period. It's possible that it's laughable to watch, now. No doubt,  these films fetishized such attitudes, ushering in a generation or two of rather unevolved sexual appetites. 

 

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 Learning The Ropes

Author: Tom Hardy

HIS69475

(Cover Not Found)

Most likely bondage-themed. 

Actual rope would not be my first choice to be tied up with. It would leave marks. Maybe they have a special silken rope which is kinder to the skin. Of course, there are those who like the marks. 

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Young Summer Studs

Author: Jonathan Sommers

HIS69476

Oh, my! No mistaking what's going on at this campground! The foreground figures are absolutely striking. My only issue is with that tent - not sure what is to it's immediate left... a rock?

Sigh, if only my summers were filled with such fun!  

Imagine being on a hike and coming upon such a scene.

And then cumming upon such a scene!

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Randy Studs

Author: Michael Ward

HIS69477

Construction love! And I adore those socks blondie's sporting. I bet his buddy makes his toes curl!

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Tower Of Lust 

Author: Ward Michaels

HIS69478 

(Cover Not Found)

I picture an office or apartment tower filled with all sorts of gay men doing it on the fire stairs, the elevators, the underground parking garage. 

There's probably a special board comprised of unit owners who approve all new applicants. Imagine that interview! The same board would implement rules and regulations to ensure certain standards are maintained. No doubt those tenants who fail to abide are brought up on disciplinary charges. 

The book's climax is probably a big showdown between the board and its most lusty tenant, who refuses to stop leaving his front door open for the walk in scenes he sets up via messages scrawled on the walls of mens rooms throughout the city. 

Or maybe it's just about the tenant's door knocker - a giant neon pink dildo on a rope?

What is the issue, Helen? 

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Trapped

Author: Tom Hardy

HIS69479

You point that end of a rifle anywhere near my genitals and Mr. Happy is not going to get any too happy. 

Also... did someone saw that bottom in half, or is that a rope? 

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Biker Revenge

Author: Paul Gronowski

HIS69480

Looks like blondie is going to be in need of a little Preparation H! 

Hope he cleaned out properly ahead of time. 

But then... who plans for revenge sex?

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Teacher's Pet Studs

Author: Ward Michaels

HIS69481

Oh, those first-year teachers. Still young enough to relate to their students - in oh, so many ways. Some taking such bonding to degrees that are, in fact, quite illegal. 

I had a number of crushes on my high school teachers. It was never the nice ones, only the really mean ones. If they were male and barked at me or humiliated me in class? Oh, dear... they were in my masturbatory fantasies for years and years.

Some, I still think about. Of course, by now they're close to death. 

That'll put a bit of a chill in the air.

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Coachsuckers

Author: Frank Stare

HIS69482

Nothing sexier than a hot basketball coach. Remember the regulation shorts they used to wear in the 1970's? And Bike brand jock straps with the ribbed pouch? Oh, those were the days. That, a porn stash and some knee high athletic socks with three rings on 'em got you anything you wanted.

And if you had naturally curly hair or an Art Garfunkel perm? You were set for the decade.

Now, junior varsity there appears to be a tad under-age. 

But it was the seventies. Everybody looked the other way and pretended it just wasn't happening. 

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Manstrip

Author: Dirk Van Damm

HIS69483

Strippers do nothing for me. Nada. 

Unless they're pure amateurs and should not be doing what they are doing. Then it's sport! 

I support public humiliation in all forms, as long as everybody's having a good time and keeping a sense of humor about it. 

But gym bunny bodies? Zzzzzzz. 

They look like golden Butterball turkeys, all glistening, plump and oozy. 

Give me an ugly man with bad posture and in need of some body wax... and I have a dollar bill with his name on it!

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Hot On His Tail

Author: David Chaney

HIS69484

This is one of the most curious covers I've seen so far.

Is that man in a sex sling or are they parachuting naked? 

And did blondie just chest kick his top, jettisoning him into a freefall? 

Inquiring minds want to know!

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And that's all for now.

Next week? Another dozen scintillating, titillating titles.

Until then...

Thanks for reading!

Teacher's Pet - Melanie Martinez