Acquired Tastes XLIII: Gay Pulp Fiction, Part 111: HIS69, Part 40 of 44

Acquired Tastes XLIII

Gay Pulp Fiction, Part 111 

HIS69

Part 40 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's the light at the end of the tunnel folks; only four more installments and we will be done with HIS69 books. This week, we got lucky... eleven out of twelve!

 Getting Into His Jeans 

Author: Andrew Martin

HIS69592

From what I see, I'm thinking it won't be very hard to accomplish the title goal. Seems blondie's not playing hard to get at all. When I see that signal at the prairie? My heart goes all aflutter. Of course, then I immediately do a full assessment of what that package comes with and, these days, there's a seven out of ten chance my heart will resume its natural course with no action being taken. Don't know why. Could be a sign of maturity on my part, though more likely just fear of catching a nasty STI.

These two? They seem made for each other. I have a feeling that perfect preppy bringing up the rear on this twosome's hike will be taking it up the rear once they find a secluded spot. Sigh. Oh, to be young, dumb and full of cum. Just call me a sadder but wiser girl.

This one is available as an e-book or pdf download for $3.95 at Hommi Publishing, whose website just got a super makeover. Click the link to check it out.

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Tag Team Target

Author: Jeff Kincaid

HIS69593

Great illustration. How much fun is this? It's like a superhero battle. The wild world of professional wrestling! Did someone say 'singlet'? Then sign me up! Really like the fit of that singlet. And the dude in the pseudo sumo belt? Hot. 

Though I would advise that one dude not to wear a hoop earring into the ring. That could end badly...

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Gulf Coast Heat 

Author: Kirk Van Dam

HIS69594

Looks like our blonde boy toy is taking time out his busy day of pumping iron, showering and shaving to lend a bit of afternoon delight to his button-down, white collar breadwinner boyfriend. Those suit and tie types? They're under so much pressure - they need to blow off some steam somehow. I suppose the two are talking about company holdings. And aggressive takeovers. Yes, this is one merger I wouldn't mind being part of!

Available as an e-book or pdf download for $3.95 at Hommi Publishing.

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Forest Cowboy 

Author: Larry Woodward

HIS69595

Check out the painted-on cut-offs that little scout is sporting. My word. Something tells me trees are not the only thing that are going to be planted on this fine afternoon. He's certainly giving that forest ranger plenty to think about. I imagine their coupling would be hot enough to start another forest fire!

 

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Son Of A Sucker 

Author: Pete R. Trax

HIS69596

Huh. Flash dance for the gay set. Cool! I spent a goodly amount of time in dance class. I never felt I was wearing the right thing, which shows you where my head was at. I remember dance belts were mandatory for some classes, as were tights. Oh, back then? I could keep up. But I would sweat so much. I was never sure if it was due to the exercise or being so nervous around all those tight-bunned boys. Those dance belts? They helped mask many, many things. Although with some of those boys you could always tell when they were just a little too excited, even for dance class.

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Hot Guys In College 

Author: Derek Olsen

HIS69597 

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Were there hot guys in college? I don't remember. Not any of the times I attended whatever university it was that I'd conned my way into. The U of M had its share (and from what I've been told, a couple of very active men's rooms.) However, my head simply wasn't there at the time. I was still terribly naïve about such things. Man, if I could go back, knowing what I know now? I probably would have stayed in school. Oh, I wouldn't have gone to class at all... but, I would have stayed in school.

Now the last time I went, and eventually graduated? By that time I was too focused on getting the degree. I only cruised one bathroom on that campus one time. I did get a bite, but... it was so young I had to throw it back in the water.

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Body Building Buddies 

Author: Michael Scott

HIS69598

I am laughing. This damn illustration. Can you imagine? Standing around preening in such a fashion?

While I have an appreciation for all their hard work and dedication, I simply cannot wrap my head around what motivates your average body builder. It's like watching a turkey ruffle up all its feathers. And the ones that take steroids? Talk about body dysmorphia.

Well, at least these lads have gone the natural route. However, muscle for the sake of muscle? I don't get it. Seems to me it's more honest if its earned doing manual labor or farming or something. Most of the gym bunnies I've met can't hold up their part of a conversation unless the topic is about how beautiful their body has become. And that's if you actually manage to grab their attention at all. 

But, then again, with bodies like those?

Who needs conversation? 

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Pool Man 

Author: Jodie Bishop

HIS69599

More cut-offs to die for. Sigh. I wonder if they will ever make a comeback? Granted, you have to be a certain age with a certain body type to pull them off. Though, come to think of it, I have seen some pretty hot silver bears pull off that whole blue collar thing pretty damn well. Thing is... you either can or you can't. And if you can't, please don't! Nobody needs to see a piece of dried out beef jerky sporting a fringed pair of cut-off button-flys. 

Daisy dukes? Daisy, don't!

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Forever Andrew 

Author: Paul J. Simon

HIS69600

This title brings to mind the historical romance novel, Forever Amber. When that little opus was first submitted to a publisher, the book contained two and a half million words! Five drafts later, it was published, reduced to a mere 972 pages! 

While I doubt very much this book is as thick, I'm betting something in this illustration is, indeed, nice and thick. 

It would seem our blonde lad is in the process of returning a lost billfold to its rightful owner. Surely our young cutie is deserving of a great big reward for such an honorable and chivalrous act. And look! Why, the billfold's owner seems to, indeed, be saying... "Come closer, lad. I've got your big reward right here... right here, in the front of my pants!" 

Proof once more, that it always pays to do the right thing!

 

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Fountains Of Rome 

Author: Lee Ryder

HIS69601

Mega-stud Lee Ryder goes all historic with this one! Those fountains of Rome? Oh, my... they sure do shoot high. And speaking of historic wonders... Lee Ryder is one of the ancient gods from the golden age of gay porn. You can learn more about him, here.

Available as an e-book or pdf download for $3.95 at Hommi Publishing.

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Daddy’s Ranch Hands 

Author: Max Martin

HIS69602

Sigh. Oh, to be heir to a big ranch in Texas, like in the film Giant! Why, I would have been ever so solicitous when it came to the cowpokes tending my Daddy's acreage, just like the junior cowboy pictured - offering them neck and back massages. Maybe a nice little trim up. Wait. What? Wait a minute!

Junior's no cowboy... he's a... a... hairdresser? 

Oh, barber? Is that what were calling it these days? Okay he's a barber. Well, shoot. Somebody needs to take that boy to go see Brokeback Mountain, so he can see what he's missing. I have a feeling things are much more interesting back on Daddy's ranch!

Available as an e-book or pdf download for $3.95 at Hommi Publishing.

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Air Force Studs 

Author: Roland Graeme

HIS69603

Mmm hmm... you help that stud into the cockpit. Smooth move! I guess we all know who's Top Gun in this scene. Blondie looks to be ready to take a nosedive right between the sweet cheeks of that jet setter he's assisting. Looks like that ejection seat is about to become an erection seat! Aut Vincere Aut Mors, indeed!

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And that's all for now.

Next week? Another dozen scintillating, titillating titles.

Will we find them? Tune in and find out.

Until then...

Thanks for reading!

Jeans On - David Dundas