Gay Semiotics: A Photographic Study of Visual Coding Among Homosexual Men
Gay Semiotics: A Photographic Study of Visual Coding Among Homosexual Men
$625.00
An insightful and exceedingly well-executed photo project.
Published in 1977, Gay Semiotics was a pioneering look at gay vernacular in style. The project was centered on examination of the hanky code used to signal the preferences of gay men while cruising in the Castro district of San Francisco.
The images and text in the book systematically breaks down the significance of colored bandanas worn in jeans pockets, as well as how the placement of keys and earrings might telegraph passive or active roles.
It’s brilliant and important and rare. This is the first edition from 1977.
Note very minor wear to cover and wear to spine.