Tom Of Finland Blue Collar Pocket Edition is a compact hardcover celebration of the working-class heroes who fascinated Tom of Finland from his very first crush. Illustrated by Tom of Finland and edited by Dian Hanson, this pocket-sized volume gathers a brawny lineup of multi-panel comics, single-panel drawings and paintings, sketches, and photographs into one neat, affordable package.
The book explores the tough physical types Tom adored, from the strapping young farmhand of his boyhood to the loggers, truckers, repairmen, construction workers, circus roustabouts, and American cowboys he added to his roster over the decades. He improved their wardrobes with tight jeans, faded T-shirts, and thigh-high beak-toed Lappish boots, and it was a young logger in this gear who introduced Tom to the world on the spring 1957 cover of Physique Pictorial.
Alongside the artwork sit archival and contextual materials, including historic film stills and posters, personal photos of Tom, and his own reference photos. Together they trace Tom's lifelong fascination with rugged working men whose portrayal helped generations of gay readers embrace their true selves.
Key Features
- Illustrated by Tom of Finland, edited by Dian Hanson
- Multi-panel comics, single-panel drawings, paintings, and sketches
- Archival film stills, posters, and personal reference photos
- Compact, affordable pocket-sized format
Specifications
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 192
- Series: The Little Book of Tom, Blue Collar
Compact enough for any shelf yet packed with iconic imagery, the Tom Of Finland Blue Collar Pocket Edition makes an ideal gift for collectors and admirers of erotic art alike.