Acquired Tastes XLIII:
Gay Pulp Fiction, Part 227
Roadhouse Classics, Part 1 of 2
Today we take a first look at the Roadhouse Classics imprint published by Guild Press.
Guild Press operated out of Washington D.C. and Roadhouse Classics was just one of several imprints the company published. Roadhouse Classics published between 1971 and 1972 (the publishing company shut its doors in 1972). A complete listing of Roadhouse Classics books does not exist. Based on the numbering system, I am guessing they published at least 33 titles.
Roadhouse Classics books were paper-wrapped pamphlet-sized booklets held together with staples in the middle. Many of them were fully or partially illustrated with photos. Typically the cover contained some reference to Guild Press and the PNC logo. The PNC logo represented the Potomac News Company, Guild Press' distribution company. They operated out of a P.O. Box at Franklin Station in Washington D.C.
The numbering system? Pretty straightforward, beginning at RC-101 and continuing thusly.
The covers typically have a strong flesh-colored or light yellow border acting as a frame for a graphic male photo, most likely lifted from one of Guild Press's many magazine offerings.
The authors names attributed to these books are authors who provided works for all of Guild Press' many imprints. These books originally sold for $2.25. Today, they are somewhat rare, but can be found for $25-$100.
Here are the first ten titles (that I could find).
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Blackie
Author: Jack Evans
Roadhouse Classics
1971
RC-101
Takes place in a "ranch setting".
Available as a downloadable PDF or ebook at Hommi Publishing.
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Hey There Orgy Boy
Author: J.J. Proferes
Roadhouse Classics
1971
RC-102
Available as a downloadable PDF or ebook at Hommi Publishing.
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Like Father Like Son
Author: Jack Evans
Roadhouse Classics
1971
RC-103
This one is about "fathers who take their sons on a camping trip".
Available as a downloadable PDF or ebook at Hommi Publishing.
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Back-Stage Stud
Author: Jack Evans
Roadhouse Classics
1971
RC-104
(Cover not found.)
This one is about a "theater director who seduces his actors".
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All the Studs at Sea
Author: Jack Evans
Roadhouse Classics
1971
RC-105
(Cover not found.)
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Don't Tempt Me
Author: J.J. Proferes
Roadhouse Classics
1971
RC-106
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Art Pupil
Author: Jack Evans
Roadhouse Classics
1971
RC-107
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Caution, Women At Play
Author: J.J. Proferes
Roadhouse Classics
1971
RC-108
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Bible a Book and a Boy
Author: Guy Dandridge
Roadhouse Classics
1971
RC-109
Available as a downloadable PDF or ebook at Hommi Publishing.
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Oh Counselor!
Author: Guy Dandridge
Roadhouse Classics
1971
RC-110
(Cover not found.)
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Barracks Orgy
Author: J.J. Proferes
Roadhouse Classics
1971
RC-111
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And that's all for now.
Next up: More tantalizing titles from the Roadhouse Classics imprint.
Until then...
Thanks for reading!
Please Don't Tempt Me - Lenny Williams
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