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Leatherfolk: Radical Sex, People, Politics, and Practice Paperback – June 1, 2004
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Spanning the decades from the 1940s onward, this collection of vibrant writing documents the many eras and shifts of attitude that have affected the gay and lesbian leather underground, and its influence on the society beyond.
- Print length360 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherDaedalus Publishing
- Publication dateJune 1, 2004
- Dimensions5 x 1 x 8 inches
- ISBN-101881943208
- ISBN-13978-1881943204
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"Leatherfolk" reveals a side of leather and S/M as no book before- its heart and soul. -- Lambda Book Report
"...draws on parts of the psyche we are taught to regard as taboo, (and) can release powerful energies..." -- London Gay Times
"A groundbreaking anthology... this first non-fiction, co-gender collection to document the queer leather scene is an instant classic." -- The San Francisco Review of Books
"Probably our first glimpse of the neo-tribal, fusion-oriented fourth phase of a cultural revolution that began in 1960." -- Fakir Musafar, Body Play and Modern Primitives Quarterly
"Thompson is able to demystify S/M's darker elements without draining any of the thrilling erotic quality from the subject." -- Frontiers
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This book is a collection of writings by men and women who share little in common other than the desire to explore taboo realms and intense erotic experience. In fact, this is the first co-gender, nonfiction anthology to address the complex and sometimes unspeakable topic of sadomasochistic sexuality and the subculture that has formed around it. As a result, Leatherfolk is about many things, including the formation of a rapidly growing community within today's gay world and the meanings of seemingly incomprehensible sexual acts. the style of writing covers a spectrum as well: historical memoir, social commentary, and personal testimony. -Mark Thompson
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- Publisher : Daedalus Publishing (June 1, 2004)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 360 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1881943208
- ISBN-13 : 978-1881943204
- Item Weight : 15 ounces
- Dimensions : 5 x 1 x 8 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #502,861 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #748 in General Sexual Health
- #761 in LGBTQ+ Demographic Studies
- #1,545 in Sex & Sexuality
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The history presented by these stories and personal accounts shared have awakened my in S/M self. This book stands as iconic to understanding the rich history of this beautiful world.








