[LGBTQ+]

The Informant (Vintage Newsletter)

Pasadena, CA: Privately published, 1975. September, 1975. Vintage consumer newsletter devoted to human sexuality, specifically aimed at promoting and exposing male homosexuality. The newsletter sought to expose "honest and dishonest dealers" (dishonest = "gay rip-off") and provided product reviews, classified ads, monthly contests, and other information for the "Gay Consumer." Little is documented but a few are held in private collections institutionally; one of those important but lost titles contributing unique details, and interesting for current dealers who specialize in products for the Gay consumer. This issue signed by "Phil" in ink at the closing salutation, and with an order form for prospective customers. Single-weight yellow stock, 8.5 x 11 inches, text only, folded twice as issued. Very Good Plus, faint toning. An unearthed gay rights statement from one of the flagship locations of 1970s USA: New York and California. For mature, consenting audiences. [Book ID 128013]