Elska Magazine discovers the men of London

Omar B who writes about accepting loneliness as a normal part of London , and learning how to flourish anyway

The bi-monthly gay bookzine ELSKA that devotes each edition to the men of a major city around the world, finally lands in London for its latest issue. This maybe it’s most diverse edition yet as LGBTQ men from all around the world are attracted to the lure of this great cosmopolitan capital city. Only one third of the men featured are actually English, the rest being long-time residents from places such as Poland, Spain, Taiwan, Malta, the USA, and beyond.

As usual Elska’s Editor In Chief Liam Campbell has chosen 15 local men from all walks of life. None of them are professional models, and the photographs are taken either on the streets of their neighborhood or in the comfort of their own home.

Campbell stresses that these are not tourists but residents who, far away from all of the city’s famous sights, have a daily battle to do more than simply survive in one of the world’s most expensive cities. Each man gets their own chapter containing a personal story they wrote from their life in the city and there is much more emphasis than usual on how tough living can be.

Tommy M talked about the fabulous gay life he dreamed of as a teenager, eventually moving to London from his native Lithuania to find year after year of his expectations being shattered;

It’s not all gloom and doom however as many acknowledge that London is one of the world’s greatest cities, and one of the queerest too. For example Brad C; who discussed the trials of dating in the capital in a colourfully detailed and most explicit way that transports you into the city’s pubs, parks, and bedrooms.

Elska London is 180 pages. It is available in a classic collectible print version or in a downloadable e-version.
A companion zine called Elska Ekstra London is also available, containing images and stories from four Londoners 
not featured in the main mag, along with outtakes and behind the scenes tales from three other London men. 
A list of stockists and details of how to order online can be found on the Elska website: www.elskamagazine.com.

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