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Bob Mizer’s Beefcake (NSFW)

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The legendary photographer Bob Mizer’s career really took off in 1947 when he was convicted of the unlawful distribution of obscene material through the US mail. He had always been one who was known for pushing boundaries in his work, and in an era when the mere suggestion of male nudity was not only frowned upon but … Continue reading



All We Ever Needed Was Love

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  Fifty years ago, give or take a day or two, performers representing 19 countries from around the world appeared on Our World, the first ever international television production broadcast by satellite. An estimated 400 million viewers watched the two-and-a-half hour program, which featured talent including Pablo Picasso and Maria Callas and was closed out … Continue reading



Remembering Happy Memorial Days from the 1930’s

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  These wonderful vintage prints of Fleet Week and  Memorial Day from the 1930’s have recently being unearthed by photographer Alan Light. It seems appropriate to share them today when we honor the men and women who died while serving in the Armed Forces, particular those from the LGBT community, even though many were forced to … Continue reading




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