Acquired Tastes XLIII
Gay Pulp Fiction, Part 126
Adonis Classics, Part 10 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.)
NOTE: It seems I will not longer be able to link to Hommi Publishing when we happen on a title Timon carries in his vast vintage gay pulp fiction library. According to Blogger rules, one cannot profit or link to a site that profits from porn! Now, if I wrote a post about a vacuum cleaner, apparently it would be okay to include a link to a site selling one... but a site selling PDF copies of vintage gay porn - a part of gay history - or a link to an artist's website - one who draws and sells illustrations of erotic males enjoying one another - is a definite no-no.
But... that's Blogger - and keep in mind - they host our blogs at no cost. So, while I will continue to mention that Hommi Publishing has a title available, I will no longer be linking to that website or the book itself - just to be on the safe side.
Okay, let's get back to the gay history of it all...
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Heavy Hunk
Author: F.W. Love
AC 191
This one was just up for bid on eBay.
My word, check out that heavy package our dear lifeguard is sporting. I would love to hang on to that for dear life. And he seems so friendly and open. His parents must have taught him to share with others.
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Beach Boy Bondage
Author: Hal Clayton
AC 192
Beach boys, huh? All blonde and sun-kissed. I can think of a few other things that might be kissed as well. Although, given that they run about the beach... best beware of crabs!
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Stud Cruise
Author: Mark Hoffman
AC 193
I miss cruising already. Sigh. The outdoor kind. I don't think I have the patience or the interest for the indoor kind. That's the problem with living in MN; you have six months of fun.
Now, if this was about a cruise ship? I would also not be interested. I hear they can be a lot of fun - in the sauna, for example - but the idea of being trapped aboard a floating port-a-potty? Not my idea of a good time.
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Bondage Boys
Author: Ed Downing
AC 194
Another nice package, though I might suggest he eat a sandwich. Yes, thin is in, but sometimes a little meat on the bones does a body good. I certainly would never allow myself in a similar situation. I imagine it gets boring after awhile... being bound like that. Plus, how do your arms not go numb?
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Daddy Stud
Author: Jerry Tucker
AC 195
I have come to accept my daddy-hood. Yes, I am at that age. Someone commented on one of my pics on Grindr the other day. He said, 'hot ass.' And I said... 'Really? You think so?' And he said, 'Yeah, I'm really into Dad ass.'
Sigh.
Well, one takes what one can get.
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Delivery Boy
Author: Johnny Mann
AC 196
The Boyfriend and I typically order in Asian food on Fridays. We're both too tired from our work week to cook, plus... we both have a crush on the delivery boy. He's so sweet. We tip him a little extra because he smiles. I just want to squeeze him. And then... maybe spank him.
But I would never be so forward. I have seen videos of folks on XHamster and what-not trying to entice delivery boys, bell boys, and lawn maintenance men. I must say, I would never have the nerve. Of course, half of those videos are set-ups, but still... the idea is titillating. I would just never want to risk creating a #METOO moment.
Louis CK, I am not.
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Cruising Bar Buddies
Author: Jason Tyler
AC 197
Oh... picking up someone the old-fashioned way; at a gay bar. How quaint.
Last time I was at a gay bar, I had a hard time catching anybody's eye. Not because I wasn't looking good - but because their faces were buried in their phones.
I think that's what gay bars have come to. No longer are they hot spots. Just...
Wi-Fi Hot Spots.
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Back Lot Boy
Author: Johnny Mann
AC 198
When I think of a back lot, I think of old Hollywood studios and all the sets they used to build and reuse in film after film. I certainly don't think of cruising in a men's room. Well, I do, but not in terms of this book.
It takes a brave man to stand at a urinal with his pants down to his ankles. I always enjoy seeing pics of dudes doing it, and I know some farm boys who used to do it, too. But I don't have the nerve... or the ass, to pull it off these days!
Still, it's a good look.
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Stud Service
Author: Johnny Mann
AC 199
I recently got in a hot tub. It was so nice. They typically make my heart race, so I used to avoid them at the YMCA - well, the hot water and the men. Sigh. This time it was different. I actually got to enjoy it for ten minutes. It was heaven.
And speaking of heaven, take a gander at that well-filled jock on Mr. Macho man front and center! I would love the opportunity to pound on those pecs.
And he can leave those boots on! Grrr.
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High School Buddies
Author: Don Mullins
AC 200 and HIS69-513
So, these do not appear to be high school students, but then... maybe they were held back a year or 12?
They do have the one asset I have come to appreciate... a well-filled pouch. Sigh. I know this is just the stuff of fevered-J.O. dreams, but they sure do the trick for me. Add the locker room and some smelly football gear?
Better than poppers, my dears!
And I don't say that about too many things!
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And that's all for now.
Next week: ten more scintillating Adonis Classics titles.
Until then...
Thanks for reading!
Beach Boy - BENEE
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3 comments:
Oh, FFS!
Really? Now we can't link to other sites like our own? I mean, I knew they had rules against profiting (selling) via the Free Blog, I had no idea we were restricted as to who / what we linked to.... Fuckin' Blogger never ceases to amaze with their fucked up rules that change all the time.
Wait what?
I always credit the author! I don't profit from sending people to follow their instagrams or visit their websites, though. If we don't credit the artist, then we are basically incurring in another of Bloggers' no-nos: not attributing art to an author.
It's bullshit, of course.
And there IS a cost to hosting our blogs: they feed on our clicks and study all our moves because we are in Google's clutches. WE are the product and we give them the clicks they then sell.
Fuck Blogger.
XOXO
with these comics in my teens, I would have worn myself out with wanks.
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