Gay Power: New York's First Homosexual Newspaper Volume 1 #1

1969. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. 24 pages. Pioneering gay newspaper published in the aftermath of the Stonewall Riot. "First of all we must approach the subject from within. Whatever examples of gay power have been demonstrated thus far, whether it be through straight media or on the part of homosexuals themselves--it's either met with some kind of legal or ignorant interference or too one-sided a picture has been presented. Variety is the spice of life and Gay Power is by and for all people. A people is what we shall exemplify first not in any 'half see how far we can get' subtle way, but in the best entertaining and educational way". Content include "Astrology," by Walter Breen; "Return to (Non-Piss-- Unless It's Your Thing) Elegance," by Clayton Cole; "The Caterpillar Who Made IT," by Taylor Mead; "Ave atque Vale," illustration by Aubrey Beardsley; "Pornographic Poem," by John Giorno. Tabloid format. Has been stored folded. toning to edges. center of fold has a puncture/tear and slight moisture damage. Could use some archival treatment and careful pressing (but I will leave that to more highly skilled hands). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 2 pounds. Category: Gay & Lesbian Studies ; Inventory No: 030954. BZDB373 Gay & Lesbian Studies ; Unbranded John Heys (editor); Lordan Kimbrell; Rocky; Joel Fabricant; Walter Breen; Clayton Cole; Taylor Mead; Aubrey Beardsley; John Giorno Gay Power: New York's First Homosexual Newspaper Volume 1 #1