Escort Tales: The Trophy Boy and Other Stories [Paperback]

Joseph Itiel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2003

In the candidly erotic Escort Tales, Joseph Itiel (The Consumer's Guide to Male Hustlers, Sex Workers as Virtual Boyfriends) explores the private thoughts and fascinating lives of gay male escorts. Though these men come from several countries, have very different educational and social backgrounds, and are strikingly different in their appearances and attitudes, they share common bonds, including a canny knowledge of the importance of good timing in the sex business and the special way that escorts perceive their clients.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Not since Samuel Steward's Understanding the Male Prostitute has anyone brought fictional characters to life in such a Vibrant and Provocative style. And like those of his predecessor, Itiel's contributions Provide a Badly Needed Piece of Insight into the psyche of the male prostitute."

From the Author

"The seven tales in this book are written solely from the point of view of the escort. I have used this approach to focus on what goes on in the minds of escorts, not their clients; how they see their universe, not how the world regards them.

"Routinely, escorts are called upon to perform a variety of sexual and social activities with their clients. As with any other job, certain actions they enjoy, others are distasteful to them. Almost always, their own reactions are not governed by what the gay world thinks of this or that activity but, rather, by their own psychological makeup. I have tried to bring out the diverse reactions of escorts to the tasks requested of them by their clients. Again, this is not how the world at large would view specific assignments but how individual escorts react to them."

In Escort Tales: The Trophy Boy and Other Stories you'll meet:
Thor—a health-obsessed California bottom with the physique of a Nordic god—who calls himself David when he moonlights as a top
Robin—a pre-op transsexual who services both straight and gay clients and dreams of being a lesbian once her sex-change surgery is complete
Nestor—a Manila call boy living under the dictatorship of the Marcos regime who dreams of a better life abroad with a Caucasian "husband"
"Ronnie Lou"—a Black San Francisco street hustler with multiple personality disorder
Domingo—a surprisingly blond and fair young Mexican who hustles gay tourists on the sun-drenched beaches of Acapulco and is brought to California as a businessman's "trophy boy"
Dr. Chan—an up-and-coming dentist from Hong Kong who becomes a specialist in "Asian fingertip massage" in his new life in San Francisco
Etsion—a young escort from Israel plying his trade in New York City—who is chastised by the ever-critical voice of God each time an erotic thought passes through his mind --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 124 pages
• Publisher: Harrington Park Pr (June 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560233923
• ISBN-13: 978-1560233923
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,909,200 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Different Point of View..........., October 23, 2003

By 

Joseph J. Hanssen "Joe" (Upstate New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Escort Tales: The Trophy Boy and Other Stories (Paperback)

As a long time fan and admirer of Joseph Itiel's writing, I always find his books fascinating, exciting, informative, and hard to put down. Whether you read his books as a form of fantasy, or as a person who has had experience with escorts, you will find his stories are never disappointing. Itiel's many years of first-hand knowledge and experience, reveal a world few of us ever experience or know little about. The seven stories in his latest book reveal the private thoughts and feelings of male escorts, giving us a different point of view, that of the escorts. All of these stories are sexy & erotic, and truly educational. We are all familiar with the client's point of view, their needs, desires, and dislikes, but now we finally get a eye-opening view of what it's like to be on the other side. I think this is the best book Joseph Itiel has written so far.

In these seven stories we are taken to many different countries, from the Philippines, to Acapulco, to Hong Kong. We get to explore the personal backgrounds, feelings, and thoughts of many escorts of various nationalities. We meet Nestor in "The Luneta Park Call Boy", who meets an Australian gay couple who want him to leave his native Philippines to live with them. Is it worth it, or to his advantage, knowing what is required of him by this couple? In "The Tribe" we get to know Ronnie Lou, a black street hustler, and discover his many multiple personalities. And in the title story, "The Trophy Boy", Domingo leaves Acapulco for San Francisco, with a gringo named Jim, and becomes his trophy boy. What an experience is in store for him! Not to be missed.

All of these stories are sexy, bold, and very erotically charged, but what is more important is the openness the escorts exhibit in telling us about their reactions to their clients desires, their personal feelings, and how they respond to these positive or negative emotions. Itiel is one of the best writers of this genre today. I wish there had been more stories in this collection, for it all ended too soon for me. Highly Recommended!!!

Joe Hanssen