Acquired Tastes XLIII: Gay Pulp Fiction, Part 129 - Adonis Classics, Part 13 of 25

Acquired Tastes XLIII

Gay Pulp Fiction, Part 129

Adonis Classics, Part 13 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 due to the government's prosecution of obscenity, which became of 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.

In 1975, with the loosening of censorship laws, the Adonis Classics imprint began production. It marks the end of Greenleaf Classic's Classic Age (1959-1975.) 

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 pencil or ink illustration framed in a black circle which has an arrow attached - the universal sign for the planet Mars or to designate something as 'male.' The book's title at the top of the cover is similarly encased in a white circle with an arrow (the symbol for the planet Mars and 'male'.)

Wow, for a second week, I managed to find 9 (8.5) out of 10 covers!

Cruising Cops

Author: Lambert Wilhelm

AC 221 

This probably isn't as sexy as it once was, given all the current fascisms and racism present in our police forces throughout the US, but at one time hot cops were considered spank bank material. 

And, base on this illustration, you can see why. I remember when C.H.I.P.S was a popular television program. My young brain conjured up all sorts of scenarios where Erik Estrada hand-cuffed me, dropped his khaki jodhpurs and made me pay my debt to society! 

 

Available as a pdf or e-book at Hommi Publishing.

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Stud Slaves 

Author: F.W. Love

AC 222 

Another, not so PC topic for getting off. The slave trade? Well, it was exploited during the 1970's - who can forget Mandigo? - but that was because folks were not 'woke' yet.

Even I was guilty, as I had a thing for LeVar Burton, based on a photograph in TV Guide when he was appearing in the miniseries Roots. Yes... I am ashamed to admit it, but those pages were eventually 'glued' together. 

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College Buddies 

Author: Lambert Wilhelm

AC 223

Sorry for the tiny image, but it's the best I could find. 

Another dorm room romp... or maybe this is about that first reunion or, perhaps, a meeting of the alumni association? In any case, some claim that their college days were their best. And it's stories like this that make me wish I'd had the opportunity to go a full four years on a single campus. But it's probably a good thing that didn't happen. 

Why, just imagine the number of glory holes those campus janitors would have had to fill. For if I'd been there, they certainly would be filled... one way or another. 

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Snowbound Studs 

Author: Lambert Wilhelm

AC 224 

I loved downhill skiing. I took to it like a fish to water.

And I have a similar fantasy from my days... but it's about getting snowbound in the warming shack at our small town public skating rink. It involved a certain tall, well-hung ruffian and myself and is based on a bit of reality; one night, it we were the only two skating and he actually struck up a conversation with me. Well, as I attempted to twirl about on that ice, all I could think about was heading into the warming house to get... 'warm.'

To tell the truth, I was so young, I had no idea what might happen if my fantasy had bloomed. But later in life, that didn't stop me from imagining a snowstorm whipping up out of no where and fleshing - with the emphasis on flesh - out the details.

Unsurprisingly, it looked an awful lot like this illustration!

Available as a pdf or e-book at Hommi Publishing.

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Orgy Slaves 

Author: Mark Hoffman

AC 225 

Oh, dear... this looks to be a bit of Nazi porn. Just a guess - based on that helmet.  Who knew fascism was sexy?

But it must be considered by some as so, for this genre has proven quite popular and enduring in both gay an straight porn.

Maybe that's at the heart of the issue... for there is definitely an audience out there who want a bit of brutality with their porn. And to that, all I can say is... different strokes. 

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Well-Hung Brothers 

Author: F.W. Love

AC 226 

We are just batting a thousand when it comes to squeamish taboos, today. Well, it's not like it doesn't happen. Actually, I've never read anything about the negative consequences of male on male incest. When one is too young to consent, that's a definite problem. But the two men pictured seem 'well-developed' enough to know what they're doing. Maybe it's a case of a little horse play among siblings? 

It happens.

Available as a pdf or e-book at Hommi Publishing.

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Fun House Buddies 

Author: Lambert Wilhelm

AC 227

Carnies! Yes. I have had, over the years, lots of fantasies about hooking up with a hot carny. Trouble is, most are horribly hetero, unhygienic, or redneck ugly. Am I painting a segment of the population with in a less than flattering light? Am I guilty of making a generalization. 

Well, yes. 

But that's because I fear as much as lust after this given population and all I really have to go on are a handful of childhood memories of my time at the local  and state fairs. Fact is, carnies come from all walks of life. Yes, there are crackheads, but there also family men, men with moral fiber, and gay men who would just love to give a tour of his travel trailer. 

So... never judge. 

Or you might miss out on something good!

Available as a pdf or e-book at Hommi Publishing.

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Tied Up Ranch Hands 

Author: Lambert Wilhelm

AC 228 

We're hitting trope after trope, today. 

Ah, those horny ranch hands. And thanks to Bareback Mounting, er, I mean Brokeback Mountain, a couple of new generations now have ranch fever! Hard to argue with the appeal. Fresh air and fresh ranch hands.

All I can say is, as much as I loathe rodeos? I sure do like walking the barns.

 

Available as a pdf or e-book at Hommi Publishing.

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Three-Way Studs

Author: Mark Hoffman

AC 229

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You ever play three-way poker? Yes, there is such a thing as a three-way action poker machine!

Well, in this version, the loser - or the winner, depending on how you look at it - gets poked in the end!

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White Water Buddies 

Author: Lambert Wilhelm

AC 230 

I went white water rafting once. With The Artist. 

It was thrilling, but mostly terrifying and wet.  Needless to say, I was not a happy camper. 

However, based on this illustration? Had I been a part of this party? Something says my attitude might have been quite different, to say nothing of journey's end. 

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And that's all for now.

Until next time...

Thanks for reading!

Funhouse - Mothica