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Pocket-sized, pink and super gay, the first issue of BUTT magazine arrived in the spring of 2001, sweeping aside the clichés of the mainstream homo press. Ever since, BUTT has maintained its independence, resisting clean-cut commercialism in favor of frank Q&As, revealing photography and a delightfully direct take on sex between men. Just by being its horny, happy self, BUTT has attracted contributions from the world's best writers and photographers. Meanwhile, frequent BUTT parties and the CLUB BUTT social network have mobilized an international army of loyal friends and fans in sexy solidarity. This meaty anthology, FOREVER BUTT, revisits some of the magazine's finest and most thrilling moments from more than a decade in print. Material from now rare and collectible editions of BUTT is here made available again here, including sexy pictures, and candid interviews with such spectacular men as Gore Vidal, François Sagat, Marc Jacobs and Your Big Dick Host. In true BUTT style, the book not only celebrates sex as something joyous, social and silly while but is also, as artist Wolfgang Tillmans writes in his introduction, "first and foremost an exhilarating read". With sexy pictures of, and candid interviews with: AA Bronson, Aiden Shaw, Andy Butler, Bernhard Willhelm, Bruce LaBruce, Christopher Ciccone, Dennis Cooper, Didier Lestrade, Don Bachardy, Ed Droste, Edmund White, Francesco Vezzoli, François Sagat, Gore Vidal, Jason Whipple, Javier Peres, Jayne County, Joe Gage, John Holland, John Waters, Jonny Wooster, Julian Ganio, Karl Kolbitz, Marc Jacobs, Marco Flores, Nico Muhly, Paul Antonio, Paul Mpagi Sepuya, Perez Hilton, Greek Pete, Rick Owens, Roger Payne, Rosa von Praunheim, Ryan Trecartin, Slava Mogutin, Stephen Galloway, Stephin Merritt, Tommy DeLuca, Ian & Marc Hundley, Vince Aletti, Walter Pfeiffer and Wolfgang Tillmans.
This anthology revisits the most compelling content from over a decade of BUTT magazine, a publication known for its independent and direct approach to gay male culture. The book compiles revealing photography and frank interviews with notable figures, aiming to capture the magazine's unique spirit of joyous, social, and sometimes silly celebration of sex. It draws from rare and collectible issues, making previously unavailable material accessible to a wider audience.
The book is presented as a celebration of BUTT magazine's legacy, drawing on its history of independent publishing and frank exploration of gay male culture. The inclusion of contributions from well-regarded writers and photographers, alongside interviews with notable personalities, suggests a work intended to be both visually engaging and intellectually stimulating. Wolfgang Tillmans' introduction frames the anthology as a significant and enjoyable read, emphasizing its literary merit. The overall presentation indicates a focus on celebrating the magazine's unique voice and its impact on contemporary culture.
Page Count:
534
Publication Date:
2014-01-01
Publisher:
Taschen
ISBN-10:
3836551578
ISBN-13:
9783836551571
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