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The Bear Book : Readings in the History and Evolution of a Gay Male SubcultureOther Selections By: Les K. Wright Harrington Park Press
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- Author(s): Les K. Wright
- Publisher: Harrington Park Press
- Release Date: 01 June, 1997
- Media: Paperback
- ISBN: 1560238909
- Sales Rank: 161,350
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Editorial
| From Michelangelo's David to Calvin Klein's hunks in briefs, the cult of the beautiful male body has been at the heart of much of gay culture. But there is more to gay life than buffed pecs and rippled abs. Les Wright's The Bear Book is a surprising collection of sociological and literary essays about gay bears: hefty, bearded men who look for the same attributes in their partners. The gay bear phenomenon started more than a decade ago--in response to AIDS, some commentators note here--and has become a defining identity for many gay men. The Bear Book examines the range of bear culture--bear magazines, bear clubs, bear Web sites--and in doing so explores how gay male culture evolves in response to the needs of its members and to the broader culture. |
Top Customer Reviews
 More driblle from Les Wright
Oh, more of the pseudo-intellectual self serving nonsense from Les Wright. Save your money and spend it on a good razor and some shaving cream. Grow up Les!
 What is all the fuss about?
Sure it gives you history and such, but it tends to be a dry read. If you need a "deeper understanding" of what you like and why, read it. If you are satisfied knowing what you like, then spend your money some place else.
 Today's lecture...
For those interested in gay history and subculture, this is an invaluable book. This book provides a thorough reading of the anti-stereotypical gay male, but sometimes borders on over-analyzation..
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