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Hard Boys | 
| Author: Harry Bush
Publisher: Green Candy Press
Category: Book
List Price: $35.00
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 187135
Media: Paperback
Pages: 208
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 9 x 1
ISBN: 1931160546
Dewey Decimal Number: 709
EAN: 9781931160544
ASIN: 1931160546
Publication Date: November 28, 2007
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Product Description
Harry Bush’s drawings for magazines such as Physique Pictorial, Mr. Sun, Touch, Drummer, and Stroke combined masterful technique, exceptionally well-endowed subjects, and a wicked sense of humor that made his work extremely popular. Despite long periods of self-imposed retirement and a fear of being outed that led him to destroy much of his own work, the reclusive artist’s drawings were as recognized and recognizable as those of Tom of Finland throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Hard Boys examines the life and work of this brilliant, mysterious, and paradoxical gay artist. Featured are some of Bush’s best-known works along with previously unpublished drawings from the artist’s private sketchbooks, as well as excerpts from Bush’s correspondence that offer insight into a complex personality: egomaniacal artist, self-critical individual, frustrated homosexual, and acerbic social commentator. This eagerly awaited collection allows fans to rediscover Bush’s witty, beautifully executed work while exposing it to a much wider audience.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
Wonderful! March 28, 2009
Martin of Holland (Netherlands)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Great book, lovingly produced!
It's a pity that some who bought it are now putting scans on the internet. That makes it harder for publishers to come up with similar books. Don't be so foolish, please, tell your friends to buy the book.
Excellent illustrations October 20, 2008
R. Copeland (Minneapolis, MN, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
An excellent compilation of rare images by this master illustrator of casual male nudes from the late 20th Century.
Outstanding Work in this book! September 17, 2008
iluv2befit (Rochester, NY)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is a must have for lovers of gay erotic art. The attention to detail in this book is simply amazing. It's completely loaded with well hung guys in different types of artwork- sketching, color prints, etc- the book is HUGE too- It has over 200 pages and the biography on the artist of the book is extremely interesting as well. This book was very well done- You will love it!!
Inspiring and educational--great contribution to the genre March 28, 2008
Douglas Simonson
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
As an artist who specializes in the male nude, I found this book to be extremely inspiring and educational. Everytime I look at a Harry Bush drawing I learn more about anatomy, and how better to capture the male figure not only accurately but with panache. This book is a treasure trove of beautiful works from an artist who has not been sufficiently recognized for his contributions to the genre. I'm very grateful to the people responsible for making it happen!
Equal time January 23, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Harry Bush, may have been a sad character in real life, but his male(homo)erotic artwork is exceptional. There is a lot to be learned from his drawing style. As an erotic artist I draw and paint for the adult audience. I needed to learn what male erotica could be, this book is an outstanding example.
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