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Now in print: FUR: the love of hair
Posted By Ron Suresha on May 1, 2012
NEW BOOK RELEASE
FUR: THE LOVE OF HAIR, by SURESHA/MCGILLIVRAY, from BRUNO GMÜNDER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MAY 1, 2012
PUBLICATION DATE: MAY 1, 2012 (EUROPE), MAY 8, 2012 (WORLDWIDE)
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FUR: The love of hair
A handsomely illustrated coffee-table homage to the erotic manly hirsute physique!
“To love hair is human, to fur-give is divine.”
Continuing the bestselling line of gorgeously printed illustrated men’s pictorial books from leading German publisher Bruno Gmünder, FUR: the love of hair further explores the manscape of the masculine hirsute male using dozens of iconic and original contemporary images, all exploring the endless delights of men’s hair.
The photographs and illustrations in FUR portray the gorgeousness of male body hair by the leading names in the Bear art community, including many independent and lesser-known artists who have produced outstanding work.
The richly erotic and diverse artistic expression on display in FUR the love of hair represents a true global collaboration, with contributing artists from Japan, Australia, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Canada, and the United States.
Commentary, information, insight, and personal essays in both English and German, interspersed among the images, examine and celebrate various aspects of gay/bi/queer male fur as they are displayed on various parts, and the whole, of the body.
FUR the love of hair is a visually captivating, innovative, and provocative coffee-table book that explores, reveals, and celebrates the worldwide cult of the hairy masculine man.
About the authors: Ron J. Suresha is the author of Bears on Bears: Interviews & Discussions, a three-time Lambda Literary Award Finalist, and Acquisitions Editor for the Bear Bones Books imprint of Lethe Press. Scott McGillivray was the Editor, Designer, and Associate Publisher of Bear Magazine1998 – 2002, and of 100% Beef Magazine 2002 – 2010, and is Editorial Director at BearCentral.com.
The 52 contributors to FUR include these artists:
Exterface • Jack Fritscher • Michael Kirwan • Minoru • Mascular Studios • Mike Thorn
Blade Bannon • John Rand • Tom Bianchi • Guy Thomas • Inked Kenny • Rolando Mérida
Brent Marr • D.Chooi Doodles • Ed Luce/Wuvable Oaf • Gian Orso • BeefyBlimps
Mack • BearFilms • Rafael Lopez • Bear Picture Art • Gengorah Tagame
SF Bearhunter • Pantheon Studios • Sandrobear • Angel Colon • Flaming Artist • TJ Norris
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Fur
The love of hair
by Ron J. Suresha & Scott McGillivray
Bruno Gmünder Verlag • Available everywhere May 8, 2012
Hardbound • 256 pp. • 8.25 x 11.5 inches
ISBN-10: 3-86787-242-2 • ISBN-13: 978-3-86787-242-3
Categories: Gay Erotica / Art / Men’s Studies
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To order, and for more information, go to
www.BrunoGmuender.com
www.TLABooks.com
www.RonSuresha.com
Please note the following book signings (subject to change):
SUNDAY, JUNE 3RD, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Rockbar, 185 Christopher St., NYC 10014 (corner of Weehawken/West Side H’way)
Afterward, be sure to stay for Joe Fiore’s FURbulous Rockbear Beer Blast! Always a great crowd!
Facebook: http://snurl.com/239e6ci
SATURDAY, JUNE 9TH, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Giovanni’s Room, 345 South 12th Str., Philadelphia, PA 19107, 215-923-2960
Order the book from Queerbooks:
Event page: http://www.queerbooks.com/
SATURDAY, JULY 14TH, 12:00 NOON – 1:30 PM
Porch Bar, Gifford House Inn, 9 Carver St, Provincetown, MA 02657, 508-487-0688
During Ptown Bear Week
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
RJS book receives “Storytelling World Honor”
Posted By Ron Suresha on March 7, 2012
The Uncommon Sense of the Immortal Mullah Nasruddin
has been named
“A Storytelling World Honor Book”
Lethe Press
118 Heritage Ave., Maple Shade, NJ 08052 USA
http://www.lethepressbooks.com
February 25, 2012
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Lethe Press is pleased to announce that one of its books, The Uncommon Sense of the Immortal Mullah Nasruddin, by Ron J. Suresha, has been chosen as an Honor Book in the Storytelling Collections category of the 2012 Storytelling World Awards.
The folk humor collection detailing the exploits of the 800-year-old Turkish “wise fool,” published last year by indy publisher Lethe Press of Maple Shade, NJ, was chosen as “A Storytelling World Honor Book” in the annual national refereed competition for valued resources in the “Storytelling Collections — All ages” category.
The winners and honors for each year’s Awards are displayed on the back cover of the April/May issue of Storytelling World / Storytelling Magazine, or are showcased inside the issue by categories. The resource title, author (performer), and publisher are provided, along with a short byline describing the item. The book cover and information are also published permanently on the Storytelling World website, http://www.storytellingworld.com.
Here is the Storytelling World official announcement.
The author, Ron J. Suresha, and Lethe Press publisher, Steve Berman, wish to thank award administrator Dr Flora Joy and the Storytelling World award committee judges for recognizing the book for its contribution to the storytelling community as a special folkloric resource.
The official announcement about all of this year’s award titles is expected to be was made public in March. Lethe is expected to reprint the title this year to include mention of the new honor.
The book, with a preface by Connecticut Storytelling Center director Ann Shapiro, has already received critical acclaim from Midwest Book Review, which called it “A fine pick and very highly recommended”; an extensive analysis in the scholastic journal Storytelling, Self, Society, and a positive review from the popular Green Man Review.
The Uncommon Sense of the Immortal Mullah Nasruddin
Stories, jests, and donkey tales of the beloved Persian folk hero
by Ron J. Suresha
Lethe Press, January 2011 • Paperback: 232 pp. • Includes glossary and bibliography
ISBN-10: 1-59021-175-8 • ISBN-13: 978-1-59021-175-5 • Softcover price: $18.00 USD
Categories: Humor / Folklore / World Literature / Middle Eastern Studies
Distributed by: ASP, Baker & Taylor, Ingram
Also available for Kindle, iBook, and all electronic-book formats @ Smashwords.com. For more information, and to order, go to
http://www.MullahNasruddin.com or http://www.LethePressBooks.com
Editorial and Distribution Inquiries, Press Inquiries/Review copies:
Steve Berman, publisher: editor @ lethepressbooks.com
FURthcoming: FUR the love of hair
Posted By Ron Suresha on February 12, 2012
FURthcoming May 2012 from Bruno Gmünder: FUR the love of hair
A handsomely illustrated coffee-table homage to the erotic manly hirsute physique!
Fur
The Love of Hair
“To love hair is human, to fur-give is divine.”
Continuing the bestselling line of gorgeously printed illustrated men’s pictorial books from Bruno Gmünder, FUR the love of hair further explores the manscape of the masculine hirsute male using dozens of iconic and original contemporary images exploring the endless delights of men’s hair.
These photographs and illustrations portray male body hair by the top names in the Bear art world, including many independent and lesser-known artists who are producing outstanding art that celebrates the masculine male form.
The beautiful and diverse artistic expression on display in the pages of FUR the love of hair represents a true global collaboration, with contributing artists from Japan, Australia, France, Peru, Italy, Argentina Mexico, Germany, Canada, and the United States.
Commentary, information, insight, and personal essays in both English and German, interspersed among the images, examine and celebrate various aspects of gay/bi/queer male fur as they are displayed on various parts, and the whole, of the body.
Fur is a visually captivating, innovative, and provocative coffee-table book that celebrates the worldwide cult of the hairy masculine man.
Contributors to FUR the Love of Hair include:
Exterface • Jack Fritscher • Colt Studios • Tom Bianchi • Mascular Studios
John Rand • Inked Kenny • Rolando Mérida • Gian Orso • D.Chooi Doodles
Pantheon Studios • Wuvable Oaf • Flaming Artist • Rob Clarke
BearFilms • Rafael Lopez • Sandrobear • Jonathan Gati • SF Bearhunter
Bear Picture Art • Gengorah Tagame • TJ Norris
Fur
The love of hair
Bruno Gmünder Verlag • Forthcoming May 1, 2012
Hardbound / softbound • 256 pp. • 8.25 x 11.5 inches
ISBN-10: 3-86787-242-2 • ISBN-13: 978-3-86787-242-3
Categories: Gay Erotica / Art / Men’s Studies
To order, or for more information, go to
www.BrunoGmuender.com
www.TLABooks.com
Best of Bears 2011
Posted By Ron Suresha on December 17, 2011
Best of Bears 2011
Yikes. Seems like it was just Halloween, and now the scariest part of the year is right here. It’s that time again.
Yes, it’s The Complete Bear‘s annual poll, comprising a veritable Who’s Who of the fiercest Bearocity across the globe.
This year they’re having folks vote via Facebook questions, so you have to have a FB account in order to vote, which means that it should be less prone to problems.
And check this out, friends and fans! There are two special categories I’m nominated in and would personally appreciate your support for, simply by following the FB links and just clicking to vote for a couple fur-tastic goodies:
Best Bear Blog / Podcast:
please vote for Bear Soup podcast, with Ron Suresha
you can also Like Bear Soup on FB here.
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Tales from the Den
Best Bear Publication
please vote for Tales from the Den: Wild & Weird Stories for Bears
edited by R. Jackson (my pseudonym)
published by Bear Bones Books / Lethe Press
you can also Like Tales from the Den on FB here.
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Thank you, friends, and from our family to yours,
Furry Holidays!
Cody, 1993–2011
Posted By Ron Suresha on December 2, 2011
Cody Russo-Suresha, 1993–2011
- Cody in Ptown, Sept. 2011
Our very good boy
Rest in peace
