Tom Of Finland Military Men Pocket Edition Book gathers a proud, masculine army of fantasy men into one compact, collectible hardcover. Illustrated by the legendary Tom of Finland and edited by Dian Hanson, this pocket-sized volume celebrates the artist's most iconic vision of masculine perfection through multi-panel comics, single-panel drawings, paintings, personal photographs and working sketches.
Tom's fascination with militaria took root during his service as an officer in World War II. Though he flew with the Finnish air force, it was the sharply tailored uniforms of visiting German troops that captured his imagination at nineteen. From 1945 onward he committed those thrilling nighttime encounters to paper, first celebrating the tailored uniforms, then American naval dress, and finally his own hybrid designs of black leather, jodhpurs, boots and peaked caps stamped with Tom's Men patches.
Across a generous 192 pages, this edition traces that evolution alongside historic film stills, posters, private photos of the artist and his own reference images, giving welcome cultural context to the ultimate Tom of Finland hero. Its compact format makes it an easy addition to any shelf, coffee table or gift bag.
Key Features
- Hardcover, 192 pages in a pocket-sized format
- Illustrated by Tom of Finland, edited by Dian Hanson
- Comics, drawings, paintings, photos and sketches
- Explores the artist's iconic military fantasy figures
Specifications
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 192
- Illustrator: Tom of Finland
- Editor: Dian Hanson
Compact, affordable and beautifully curated, the Tom Of Finland Military Men Pocket Edition Book is a proud tribute for fans, collectors and admirers of erotic art alike.