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Bears on Bears Interviews and Discussions
Author: Ron Jackson Suresha

Bears, for the uninitiated, are gay men who defiantly challenge society's ideal of physical appearance, who celebrate the fact that they are often large, hairy, and don't give a hoot about what fashions are parading down the runway. Ron Suresha's thought-provoking, humorous long-form interviews with men, including editor David Bergman, cartoonis... more »t Tim Barela, and comedian and writer Bruce Vilanch examine questions of gay male stereotyping, commodification of the human body, the oppressiveness of the "physical ideal," and how body image affects personal growth. In 25 candid discussions, Bears on Bears brings together 57 contributors from around the world, from a rich variety of perspectives and backgrounds. With lighthearted playfulness as well as serious analysis, these Bears (as well as some nonbearish Bear-lovers) describe themselves, their lives and loves, their sense of masculinity, and their flourishing community-cum-culture. Widely excerpted in the gay media, Bears on Bears is the first interview book ever (gay-themed or otherwise) compiled primarily from online interactions. This groundbreaking collection of voices gathered from in and around the edge of this unique culture is both entertaining and enlightening. Contributors include:

Tim Barela (Temecula, CA) * David Bergman (Baltimore) * Michael Bronski (Cambridge, MA) * Van Buckley (SF) * Craig Byrnes (Springfield, VA) * Drew Campbell (SF) * Eduardo Chavez (Mexico City, Mexico) * Al Cotton (Atlanta, GA) * D. Alex Dammon (Peoria, IL) * Lou Dattilo (Austin, TX) * Steve Dyer (Boston) * Steve Evans (NYC/ Newark, NJ) * Jack Fritscher (SF) * Dave Gerard (Boston) * Jeff Glover (SF) * Rich Hatch (Middletown, RI) * Mike Hernandez (Anza, CA) * Wayne Hoffman (NYC) * Seumas Hyslop (Sydney, NSW, Australia) * Terry Jamro (Boston) * Arnie Kantrowitz (NYC) * Brian Kearns (Toronto) * Richard Labont=E9 (SF/ Calabogie, Ontario) * Gene Landry (Brooklyn/ Minneapolis, MN) * Manny Lim (Boston) * Ali Lopez (Santa Rosa/ DC) * Tim Martin (Louisville, KY) * Dr. Lawrence Mass (NYC) * Heath McKay (Boston) * Rev. Jim Mitulski (SF) * Tim Morrison (Kansas City, MO/ SF) * Xavier Navarro (Barcelona, Spain) * Michael Patterson (Sacramento, CA) * Marcelo Perales (Buenos Aires, Argentina) * Frank Perricone (Mobile, AL) * Glen Purdon (Port Elizabeth, South Africa) * Jack Radcliffe (SF) * Mike Ramsey (Tucson/ Pittsburgh) * Kirk Read (SF) * Matt Rice (SF) * Eric Rofes (SF) * Mali Sahin (Ankara, Turkey) * Alex Schell (NYC) * Woody Shimko (Tokyo, Japan/ Provincetown, MA) * Adam Steg (New Orleans, LA) * Justin Spooner (Port Talbot, Wales, UK) * Mark Thompson (LA) * Sen. Rick Trombly (Concord, NH) * Pete Vafiades (SF) * George Varas (NYC) * Bruce Vilanch (LA) * Reed Wilgoren (Everett, MA) * Danny Williams (SF) * Chris Wittke (Boston) * Rex Wockner (San Diego) * Les K. Wright (Fitchburg, MA)

ISBN-13: 9781555835781
ISBN-10: 1555835783
Publication Date: 2/2002
Pages: 351
Rating:

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3 stars, based on 2 ratings

Publisher: Alyson Books
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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Kay P. (kay246) - , reviewed Bears on Bears: Interviews and Discussions on 9/13/2006 + 91 more book reviews

This book was one selected for a monthly gay/lesbian book club. The book contains interviews with all of the top celeb-bear-ties. It challenges the conventional image of male beauty. It was interesting but will appeal mostly to gay men.

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