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Mike Arlen: The British Photographer Behind Mike Arlen's Guys
Mike Arlen: The British Photographer Behind Mike Arlen's Guys
Pioneer of British gay erotica. Self-published 15 volumes of Mike Arlen's Guys. Read the story — and shop original issues at Gay Vintage UK Read more...
Bruno Gmünder: The Publisher That Shaped Gay Photography
Bruno Gmünder: The Publisher That Shaped Gay Photography
If you've ever picked up a vintage gay photobook, there's a good chance Bruno Gmünder Verlag printed it. For nearly four decades, the Berlin-based publisher was the name in gay photography,... Read more...
Gay Art Photography Books: From Von Gloeden to Bruno Gmünder and Beyond
Gay Art Photography Books: From Von Gloeden to Bruno Gmünder and Beyond
From the classical nudes of Baron von Gloeden in 1890s Sicily to the glossy photobooks of Bruno Gmünder and beyond, gay male art photography has a rich and fascinating history.... Read more...
Gay Magazine Publishing in Germany: A Hidden History
Gay Magazine Publishing in Germany: A Hidden History
Gay Magazine Publishing in Germany: A Hidden History Germany didn't just contribute to gay publishing — it invented it. From the world's first gay journal in 1896 to the thriving... Read more...
Vintage Gay Porn Magazines: Erotica, Art, and Why They Matter
Vintage Gay Porn Magazines: Erotica, Art, and Why They Matter
Vintage gay adult magazines sit at the intersection of erotica, art, and queer history. From the leather culture of Drummer to the photography of Bruno Gmünder, these publications shaped gay... Read more...
Issue of a Gay vintage magazine
Where to buy Vintage Gay Magazines
Looking for vintage gay magazines? Whether you're after a specific issue of Drummer, a stack of Gay Times back issues, or something rarer — here's where to find them, what... Read more...
A Beginner's Guide to Collecting Vintage Gay Magazines
A Beginner's Guide to Collecting Vintage Gay Magazines
Everything you need to know about collecting vintage gay magazines — what titles to look for, what drives value, how to look after them, and where to buy. Whether you're... Read more...
What Are My Vintage Gay Magazines Worth?
What Are My Vintage Gay Magazines Worth?
Got a box of old gay magazines and wondering what they're worth? Here's our guide to what affects value, what titles are most collectible, and how to sell them in... Read more...