4¼ x 5½” (11x14cm)with a padded cover. 140 pages, hardback. Includes space A-Z for names, addresses etc. 26 images taken from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
The Life & Career of George Michael by Robert Steele. George Michael is the single most played artist on UK radio for the last two decades. He has sold 100 million albums world-wide. This revealing new biography, tells his story from the formation of Wham! in the early 1980s. His success as a solo artist with albums including Faith and Listen Without Prejudice. His legal battle with Sony. His personal life including his secret boyfriend Anselmo Feleppo who died in 1993, his former muse Kathy Jeung and art dealer Kenny Goss. The drug and sex scandals that eventually led him to be sent to prison in 2010 following a car crash. Includes commentary by those best placed to observe his career – such as former Wham! manager Simon Napier-Bell.
Photographs by Joan Crisol. Joan Crisol’s first photography collection fascinates with its coarse-grained aesthetic, complex colouring and sensual erotic staging. Crisol’s men are masculine, striking, and although they hardly ever bare all, you can still detect the fire burning just below the surface on every page. This large-format volume presents the impressive oeuvre of one of Spain’s most promising talents.
By Lesley-Ann Jones. Fully revised and updated edition. This is the definitive biography of Freddie Mercury, written by an award-winning rock journalist, Lesley-Ann Jones toured widely with Queen forming lasting friendships with the band. Now, having secured access to the remaining band members and those who were closest to Freddie, from childhood to death, Lesley-Ann has written the most in depth account of one of music’s best loved and most complex figures.
International superstar, Ricky Martin, who has sold more than 60 million albums worldwide, opens up for the first time about memories of his early childhood, experiences in the famed boy band Menudo, struggles with his identity during the Livin’ la Vida Loca phenomenon, reflections on coming to terms with his sexuality, relationships that allowed him to embrace love, and life-changing decisions like devoting himself to helping children around the world and becoming a father. Me is an intimate memoir about the very liberating and spiritual journey of one of the most iconic pop-stars of our time.
Michael Gregg Michaud. One of the hottest stars of the 1950s, Sal Mineo shot to fame for his role in Rebel Without a Cause. Sultry and dark-eyed, he was a darling of Hollywood. His life off-stage was just as exhilarating. But a series of professional missteps and a tumultuous personal life – including a struggle with his homosexuality – reversed his fortunes. On the cusp of his successful reinvention, he was tragically murdered by a stranger.
Art by Mark Beard. Painter Mark Beard is a master of fiction. Working in the 1920s style of his imaginary gay great-uncle Bruce Sargeant, Beard creates images of athletes in various stages of dress and undress. This archly homoerotic, exquisitely rendered body of work is rounded out with paintings by Bruce’s circle of friends and associates.
With 9 XL posters + 1 lifesize poster.This poster-book features large-scale prints of classic male physique photographs by Walter Kundzicz. It includes one life-sized poster and nine other wall-sized images as well as interesting background information on the photographer himself.
Photographs by Jim French. One thing is certain - The world of gay erotica would not be what it is today without Jim French, the founder of legendary Colt Studio. The multi-faced styles of his films and photography influenced many directors and photographers. His models have always been a perfect example of hunky maleness; Jim French’s pictures of them are always stunning, no matter whether he shoots them in beefy porn style or in the classic vintage look of the 50s. Jim French Diaries illuminates the many faces of Colt Studio not only with countless photos but also with informative text revealing the exciting history behind the brand.
Moulded base allows bag to stand and improves water resistance. Adjustable strap with concealed sliding buckle. Internal pocket with zipper. Elasticated band closure. Can also be used to carry any laptop computer with a screen size of up to 13”. Matte black polyurethane on a woven support.
Great value travel essential. Smart large wallet for tickets, passport, credit cards, pens and currency exchange.
