Adult magazines and gay magazines have been on sale for many years but only since the 1990’s have they seen the content as explicit as it is today. However, this is not a new phenomenon.
Erotic depictions have been around in one form or another since the beginning of time. On almost every archealogical find of note, ceramics, wall decoration and phallic symbols and statues have been discovered. The Victorians were horrified to discover the openness of sexual depictions on Roman artefacts that they hoped would be treasures. So much so in fact, that they locked them away with the intention that they should never go on show and offend the sensibilities of gentle folk.
It was only during Victorian times that looking at adult material for sexual gratification was made unlawful. This may have been in line with the invention of the halftone printing technique which made the material available by mass production to a much wider audience.
But the things that horrified the Victorians, such as the ancient ceramics they were finding, were not originally meant to serve any other purpose than to glorify life and its origins. The Moche of Peru believed that everything in the after life was the exact opposite of what happened in life. Therefore, they made funeral vessels depicting sexual acts that would not lead to reproduction with the belief that this would have the opposite effect in the after life and lead to reproduction.
In Roman times, fertility gods and and goddesses were revered and overly large phallic symbols were used for the purpose of good luck. Indeed, the continuation of life was the main purpose for most of our early ancestors.
Ancient Greeks were among the first to depict same-sex relations on their ceramics. This was not meant to be sexually erotic but was a part of their everyday life and nobody thought it out of place.
Our modern day definition of pornography as depicted in adult magazines and gay magazines today was coined as recently as 1864 in Websters dictionary. With the widespread audience reached by modern printing methods, erotica became ever more popular and seriously took of with the introduction of glossy adult magazines, such as Playboy, in the 1950’s.
The first gay magazine was published in 1951 and survived for 50 years. Now there is a multitude of choices for the gay magazine reader and it has come a long way from the base eroticism of the past. Todays adult magazines offer news, fashion, health and fitness regimes, recruitment services and even property and interiors sections. A popular reason for buying these magazines is the classified section where meeting other like minded people is easy.
Reports on events, venues, music and celebrity interviews are all features that continue to interest the gay community. Many of the gay publications on sale today also have in depth articles on issues that afffect mainly the gay, lesbian and bi sexual community such as the prevention of AIDS and gay rights within the wider community as well as work oriented.
Modern adult magazines have come bang up to date with their reflection of the diverse interest of the gay community.
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October 6th, 2009 on 3:32 am
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October 6th, 2009 on 3:32 am
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October 6th, 2009 on 3:32 am
this song fits with my current problems
October 6th, 2009 on 3:32 am
My life feels like this song right now. =’(
October 6th, 2009 on 3:32 am
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October 6th, 2009 on 3:32 am
I really like Alternative Press (AP).
October 6th, 2009 on 3:32 am
the rolling stone is such a great magazine. you should try that
October 6th, 2009 on 3:32 am
The magazines don't care what classes you take. Most writers did not go to college to learn to write.
Start submitting articles to the local daily and weekly newspapers in your area. It will only take 1 or 2 articles to get you involved. Call a reporter for the paper and ask if she will talk to you about your future job.
You would make $20,000 in the beginning. All writers starve. The magazines pay low wages..
October 6th, 2009 on 3:32 am
SPIN is pretty good, plus I think you can get it free for a year or something if you go to their website
October 6th, 2009 on 3:32 am
This might not be the same one, but it sure sounds great!
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Chicken and Dumplings
He likes it, he loves it, he wants some more of it! And who wouldn't? This recipe is another hit single from award-winning country music star Tim McGraw. Make this old-fashioned supper dish with a large natural or organic chicken for flavorful results.
Serving: 8
INGREDIENTS:
1 whole (4- to 5-pound) chicken, a stewing hen if available
1 onion, quartered
2 stalks celery, cut in chunks
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 sprigs fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried whole thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1 bay leaf
2 cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon black peppercorns or 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 quarts water
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup chopped onion
2 carrots, diced
1 cup diced celery
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
2 cups frozen sweet peas, defrosted and drained
1/4 cup mixed chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, dill and thyme
Dumplings
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup minced green onion
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk
DIRECTIONS:
In a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven, place chicken, quartered onion, celery stalks, garlic, herbs, cloves, salt, peppercorns and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer until chicken falls from the bones, about 1 hour. (Note: If you happen to be lucky enough to get a true stewing hen, it may take 2 1/2 to 3 hours to become tender, and you'll have lots of great flavor).
Remove chicken to cool and drain. Strain the broth, pressing firmly on solids to extract the liquid. Let broth settle then skim excess fat. Reserve broth.
Meanwhile, when chicken is cool enough to handle, tear the meat into bite-sized pieces and reserve; discard the skin and bones.
Melt butter in a soup pot and whisk in 2 tablespoons flour until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes. Whisk reserved broth into butter and flour mixture and continue whisking vigorously until sauce comes to a boil and no lumps remain. Add chopped onion, diced carrots and celery and reserved chicken. Whisk in bouillon cubes and let sauce reduce by half.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water. Whisk the slurry into the sauce and return to a boil to thicken. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
To make the dumplings: In a large bowl, quickly mix dumpling ingredients until just combined to make a loose dough. Thin with water if needed. Do not overmix. With a 1/4-cup measure, drop scant quarter-cupfuls of batter into the simmering liquid. Cover and cook without peeking for about 15 to 20 minutes or until fluffy and cooked through.
Stir in peas and chopped fresh herbs. Serve immediately.
October 6th, 2009 on 3:32 am
The first thing you need to know is that it is TOUGH. Music media is a over-saturated market. I personally read a few good zines, but there are other ones, some of them quite big, that I was also a fan of and they have long ago discontinued because they run out of money/readers/coverage/respect. Most people would rather read NME, Q or Rolling Stone, stuff like that – especially as they are all free online. But there are people like me who prefer zines… there not corporate, less hype.
It'll take you a long time to earn the respect needed to gain access to bigger bands and shows. Why not try collaborating with a zine that already exists? Maybe a printed one you like in your area, or for online try one that is looking for volunteers. Of the ones I read and trust, I know that Music Vice is advertising for contributors, so maybe try them: http://musicvice.com/getinvolved.html
If you do go it alone then good luck! But think about my suggestion to try getting in touch with a magazine that already exists, because a lot of them die out because of a lack of a team, and you could get quick access to bigger shows through helping out a creditable mag.
October 6th, 2009 on 3:32 am
October 6th, 2009 on 3:32 am
Sounds fine in my opinion.
Are you planning to pursue just as a hobby or eventually you plan to make some income from it? If you are planning the latter then you might wanna do research for copyright purposes to make sure you don't step on anyones toes. Otherwise, go for it.
Good Luck!
October 6th, 2009 on 3:32 am
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