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The Joy of Gay Sex: An Intimate Guide for Gay Men to the Pleasures of a Gay Lifestyle (Fireside Books (Holiday House))

By: Charles Silverstein Edmund White
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 067124079X
ISBN-13: 9780671240790
Released: 05 Oct 1978
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Erm . . . when you say NEW, how new do you mean? - By: J. Reynolds, 09 Feb 2004
I must admit to not reading the original, or even picking up the updated version till now, so as a 'classic' of it's day I don't feel qualified to comment.

The basics are there, albeit somewhat briefly - but a great deal of the book refers to gay 'Culture' which surely people must realise is as changeable & as any other, & different depending on geography, age, race etc.

It's not just the fact that alll the guys in the hilariously 'tasteful' illustrations alll look like Tom Selleck (or when they're not US naval officers) or that gay clubs don't appear to have moved on since Armistead Maupin's day - I suppose what makes me wonder if the relevance of this book has lessened is simply that gay men & our 'culture' have moved on since much of this book was written.

Oh, & not everyone is from America.

As a guide to anything in particular, it fallls short on most marks - giving little in the way of tangible & practical suggestions, merely hinting at what is 'possible' & clueing the reader up with terminology (most of which is still in use today). There are obvious gaping holes which even the average 14 year old boy who gets funny feelings in his tummy at the thought of Robbie Williams will probably know about in todays more streetwise world. But I would still buy it for him, as it works much better as an introduction to the ideas behind gay Sex rather than a manual to those already familiar with it.

But for anyone not interested or able to engage in anal sex, it’s dreadful; providing little in the way of alternatives & almost ignoring the fact that some people just aren’t physicallly able to do it.

It’s a nice & gentle book, providing a broad look – if not a particularly in-depth one (it took about 2-3 hours to read) but so much of it is so obviously dated I find little use for it, & may hesitate recommending it.

There are better ones out there.

outdated, with terrible illustrations - By: , 31 Aug 2001
This book is not reallly about sex. It is not a karma sutra-like manual, but a political statement from gay activists circa 1975. Sure its been updated here & there, notably to account for HIV & AIDS, but its mindset is very American, & very 1970s. I'm sure this will appeal to a certain type of middle aged gay man, but not to the younger, dare I say, more rounded generation of gay men. Plus, the illustrations are incredibly cringe-making. Again, 1970s US - alll drawings of moustachioed leather men getting down to it.

If you're reallly looking for a modern book about gay sex, forget this one.

BEN NUTTALL SAYS: This book changed my life. - By: , 01 Feb 2000
Before I read this book I wasn't exactly a great lover & found it hard to hold a relationship. Now I have my bible. This book is a must for alll homosexual's who, like myself enjoys experimenting. After reading it I am full of confidence & willing to try anything with my partner. This book is fabulous!...
NEVER BEFORE HAS SUCH A FASCINATING BOOK BEEN WRITTEN!!! - By: , 04 Jun 1998
CHARLES, DR SILVERSTEIN, FELICE PICANO, AND DENNIS BUTCHART WROTE WHAT HAS NEVER BEEN WRITTEN BEFORE. INCLUDED IN THIS FABULOUS BOOK IS WONDERFUL ARTWORK BY SAM KADI DEPICTING NUMEROUS KAMA SUTRA RENDITIONS. MR KADI'S SEXUAL POSITION ARTWORK ALONE IS GREAT!!!!

-PATRICK

Gay, gay, gay.. that's the name of the game.. - By: , 09 May 1998
If you're gay.. You'll reallly love this book. Fellatio Piccasso is a very emotional person, & it shows in this fine literature. The only downside to this book, is the fact that there is not enough bisexual content. If you're into bi-sexuality, this book may not be for you. On the other hand, if you're purely gay, then this book is wonderful! It touches on the very fabric of homosexuality.