Briefs: A Virile Display of Verse Witty & Gay [Hardcover]

Walter Cooper (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 10, 2000

Uncover the fun and sexy attractions of gay life and love in this humorous,eye-popping picture book of verse. View hunks in trunks and leathers and feathers in 40 vivid and original color illustrations that accompany each verse. Chapters include: Thongs of Love, Boxer Rebellion, Truss Me, Darling, Heavenly Bodies and Fig Leaf Briefs.

"Brevity is the soul of wit, and Walter Cooper takes it to new heights with his pithy, saucy, tres gay verse." (Michael Musto)

Here's an honest look at the lighter side of the gay experience, touching such riveting topics as: decorating, male anatomy, friendship, aging, leather, cruising, pride, porn, coming out, drag, lust, monogamy, gays in the military, the clergy and my own bent view of creation.

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About the Author

Walter Cooper, a Santa Fe artist, has exhibited his paintings and prints throughout the United States.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 80 pages
• Publisher: Universe (June 10, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789304066
• ISBN-13: 978-0789304063
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 0.6 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,599,447 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #93 in Books > Gay & Lesbian > Literature & Fiction > Poetry > Gay

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We Prefer "BRIEFS", June 22, 2000

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Joseph J. Hanssen "Joe" (Upstate New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Briefs: A Virile Display of Verse Witty & Gay (Hardcover)

What a wonderful book. Truly fascinating. Walter Copper has given us a gay book of witty verses, and also included some wonderful drawings of men in briefs, etc. These are not drawings of real people but more like shadow drawings, in the line of Keith Haring. There are so many wonderful poetic lines contained in these 79 pages. You'll read it through in one setting. The whole design of the book from the cover to the color pages is unique, clever, and artistic. The Astrological Heavenly Bodies section is great. I loved the verse: "Zest for life, a relish for men, given the choice I'd be Gay again.

This book would make a great gift for all your gay or straight (in the know) friends, that's for sure. Highly recommended.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Funny, but at this price?, December 13, 2001

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"govt_atty" (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Briefs: A Virile Display of Verse Witty & Gay (Hardcover)

Cooper definitely gives you some "poetry" that can leave you holding your sides. Each verse is just a couple lines long... Each verse is accompanied by colorful drawings of a somewhat abstract nature. (Most of the book is actually the drawings.) In general, this might be a great gift for someone with a good sense of humor, and who can appreciate the underlying story behind each verse. I'm just not sure that you're getting what you pay for at this price.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Bright New Look, May 19, 2000

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D. E. Atwill (Santa Fe, NM USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Briefs: A Virile Display of Verse Witty & Gay (Hardcover)

Here's a bright new look at life in the lavender fields. I saw a copy at a friend's house and ordered one for myself. Whether "Luther in Leather" or "the Speedo on Guido" it's a light, telling look at the things good and funny about a gay life. I recommend this book as a gift, or for yourself, or, if you're brave, for you with-it grandparents.