3rd printing of one of the finest collections of the great Tom of Finland, published in 1988 by the Tom of Finland Foundation, Los Angeles, and The Gay Men's Press (GMP), London. Preface by Tom of Finland with appreciation by Dennis Forbes and Fred Bisonnes. This book covers Tom of Finland's work from 1946 to 1987, depicting page by page throughout his iconic and impeccable erotic graphite drawings of macho leathermen, bikers, cowboys, cops, lumberjacks, hardhats, soldiers and sailors, all in all their glory. Touko Valio Laaksonen (8 May 1920 – 7 November 1991), best known by his pseudonym Tom of Finland, was a Finnish artist known for his stylized highly masculine homoerotic fetish art, and his influence on late twentieth century gay culture. He has been called the "most influential creator of gay pornographic images" by cultural historian Joseph W. Slade. Over the course of four decades, he produced some 3500 illustrations. Publisher : Tom of Finland Foundation (January 1, 1988) - 1st Edition/Second Printing - 1989 Language : English Perfect Paperback : 187 pages ISBN-10 : 1879055244 ISBN-13 : 978-1879055247 Item Weight : 1.54 pounds UNSPSC-Code : 55101500 Condition : Used in Very Good Condition (Typical Shelf wear)
