Acquired Tastes XLIII
Gay Pulp Fiction, Part 124:
Adonis Classics, Part 8 of 25
Greenleaf Classic Books, the publishers of the Adonis Classics imprint, began in 1959 and continued until 1971, when management lost focus on the business as the government's prosecution for obscenity became a major concern.
By 1974,a new management team and staff were in place, operating out of an office at 7523 Raytheon Road in San Diego and production ceased on all existing imprints. In an attempt to break into mainstream markets, two new imprints were started which used cover art and titles that were not provocative. These efforts failed.
Adonis Classics would release a total of 252 titles during it's lifespan.
The first twenty covers feature white backgrounds (with one exception) and colored drawings or black and white pencil illustrations. After the first two titles, a particular type-face was established, with the title appearing above the illustration. The distinctive Adonis Classics symbol was established with either the seventh or eighth title in the series.
After the first twenty titles, the imprint switched to their iconic red covers (though sometimes pink,) featuring a black and white illustration framed in a black circle which has an arrow attached - a universal sign designating something as 'male.' The book's title at the top of the cover is encased in a white circle with an arrow (the symbol for male.)
Today, we end up with only 60% - six out of ten covers found.
The Lure Of Leather
Author: Rex Masters
AC 171
(Cover Not Found)
Great title. I love alliteration. And leather. Well, the idea of it. An the smell. It's one of those things as a vegetarian I can't quite reconcile. But, this is hardly the time or place for a discussion about animal ethics.
No, the only animal we're talking about here is of the human variety. The gay clone - porn stash, leather clad, tight/torn jeans, aviator shades? That's become part of our gay DNA. Part of our community identity. It's easy to romanticize and fantasize about, for it's the stuff of many a porn cream dream.
Ahh... just for the smell of it!
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The Young Studs
Author: F.W. Love
AC 172
While I'm all for a nice red hot poker when ass up in the great outdoors, this is not what I have in mind.
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Available as a pdf or e-book at Hommi Publishing.
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Bound By Bikers
Author: Jason Tyler
AC 173
(Cover Not Found)
Getting tied up by a biker gang? Not on my bucket list, but I could see how it might excite some. This is yet another tried and true porn trope; both in the the hetero and homo world. The idea of this as sexual titillation even spilled over into the world of drive-in, B-movies.
And while I am not aware of one, we all know that gay biker gangs exist... for they typically take part in gay parades. Though they must hang at some watering hole I've never ventured into, for I've never had the pleasure of their company in the flesh.
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Young Stud Hawk
Author: F.W. Love
AC 174
So, this title would seem to be referring to a young man who seeks out younger men for sexual exploitation. And, from the looks of things on this cover, there's a bit of theatre involved, for there is an audience.
Me? I liked to be watched. It can be fun playing a dirty, used up old cum dumpster.
Just ask any one of the KarKrashian Klan.
Available as a pdf or e-book at Hommi Publishing.
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BJ Stud
Author: Wes Talbot
AC 175
(Cover Not Found)
I do adore a man who just wants to get his rocks off.
At the prairie? They are my favorites. There's none of the usual posturing or chasing. They know what they want. They recognize what you're there for. It's a get down to business without a lot of preliminary nonsense.
It saves a lot of time and energy.
And, no, I'm not sure what the identifying factor is, but with them you know what is and isn't on the table. I believe they're referred to as feeders. Well, I'm fine with being on the receiving end of things.
Like the great George Michael, I'm never one to turn down a free meal.
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Whipped Chickens
Author: F.W. Love
AC 176
This illustrator sure knows how to draw an alluring package. If they'd offered such a course in art class, I certainly would have signed on.
But this young man seems to be in peril and a bit distressed about it. And I don't know about you, but the moment I see someone wielding a wooden pole and it's not attached to their groin?
I'm outta there.
Available as a pdf or e-book at Hommi Publishing.
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Uncle Stud
Author: F.W. Love
AC 177
Familial relationships! I do understand the allure, though I tell myself it's a line one should never cross in real life. Fact is, my very first wet dream was inspired by my mother's youngest brother - a freckled ginger with a ready smile and a bit of a cowboy - he shoed horses for a living! We were visiting him at his horse ranch. And I think the combination of all those environmental stimuli coupled with my thirteen year-old hormones got the best of me.
At the time? There was much shame, for I had no idea what had just happened.
But from this distance? Well, yes... I can romanticize it.
Available as a pdf or e-book at Hommi Publishing.
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Slave Brother
Author: Curt MacLean
AC 178
I rather despised my older brother. He was mean and inappropriate almost all the time. The animosity I feel for him carries on to this day, as he's proven himself to be rather selfish and myopic. So, forgive me for not getting into this one.
That said... can someone please explain what is going on with the crotch area of the man being restrained? His package looks like the sex organs of an alien creature.
Available as a pdf or e-book at Hommi Publishing.
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Well-Hung And Hot
Author: F.W. Love
AC 179
Oh, it looks like it's time for a little bit of hillbilly lovin'!
Shotgun, straw hat, bib overhauls? Check, check, check.
See? This is what can happen when you go traipsing off into the woods wearing nothing but a well-filled speedo!
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Bar Buddies
Author: Jason Tyler
AC 180
(Cover Not Found)
When I think of bar buddies, I can't help but think of that dear gay icon, Buddy Cole.
Remember Buddy Cole? From Kids In The Hall? He's the creation of member Scott Thompson. A typical sketch features Buddy, martini glass held aloft, waxing and waning about his latest sexual exploits, misinterpreting some current event or passing on unasked for advice. He does it all with such style and grace, it's hard not to succumb to his charms.
That's pretty much how I view blogging. This laptop is my barstool, and those of you who venture into this dimly-lit place - well, whatever my mood, you get to listen to me prattle on an on about not much at all.
My advice?
Bring gin.
Everything goes down better with gin. (Especially moi!)
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And that's all for today.
Next week, ten more Adonis Classics.
Until then...
Thanks for reading.
Bar Room Buddies - Kevin Fowler and Roger Creager
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3 comments:
like a time machine!
As I once said to my wife: What guy doesn't like a B.J.?
Wait, what? They changed the artist! The drawings seem similar, but no.
And that hot poker? No.
XOXO
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