Day: 14 December 2013

  • Pulp Fiction – The Gay Sleaze Novels of the 50’s and 60’s

    Back in the 50’s and 60’s, there was an abundance of pulp fiction – trashy novels which were cheap and infamous for their lurid and exploitative stories and their sensational cover art. The artwork was designed solely to tempt the reader into buying the book and actively encouraged the potential buyer to quite literally judge a book by its cover.

    What was noticeable was the amount of pulp fiction which was either aimed at or about gay men and women. Without having the opportunity to read the books themselves, it not easy to accurately see how the lifestyle of gay men and women were portrayed. However, the covers illustrate and suggest a mixture of attitudes towards the gay lifestyle, ranging from titles that suggest how unfulfilling a gay lifestyle is (“His Sex, His Problem”) or suggesting that gay sex was a sin (“Satan Was A Lesbian”). But there are also a number of books which suggest a much happier and sexually indulgent side of life. You only have to look at the adoring glances of the muscular characters on the covers and the wry smiles on their faces to see that they are thoroughly enjoying themselves.

    These books provide us with an interesting insight into the past, suggesting what attitudes people may have held towards gay men and women at the time and what perceptions people may have had of the gay community. They also show what common fantasies and stereotypes existed at that time and give us a clear picture of what people used to use for titillation in the days long before the internet provided such readily available stimulation. Oh, and they are also fun and a bit camp!

    This article was inspired by http://www.gayontherange.com/index.html and http://www.strangesisters.com/ and the pictures of the covers below are credited to them. So sit back and have a flick through these pulp fiction classics.

  • Trade returns for Christmas Party

    DJ’s confirmed so far include Trade Modern with Pagano, Tom Stephan, Smokin’ Jo, Jim Warboy, Nick Tcherniak, Kyle E, Jamie De Rooy; Trade Classics with Gonzalo Rivas, BK & Andy Farley 4 Hours Christmas Back 2 Back, Ian M, Sam Townend and James Nardi; Trade Disco with Severino Panzetta, Massimo Paramour, Bills & Hurr and Special Guest TBA; Trade Lite with The Men Who Fell To Earth, Guy Williams, Stevie B and the Sharp Boys & Tonnic.

     

    & Polly Fey hosting Trade VIP

     

    Many suggested a Saturday daytime event was unlikely to succeed. TRADE is always forward thinking and different to the rest and the unique opening hours were a huge hit with our clubbers, so let’s get ready to do it all again!

     

    The recently refurbished multi roomed venue Egg boasts a labyrinth of corridors, outstanding technical production and sound capabilities. It has been described by so many following the Birthday as their favourite venue to host TRADE, following the closure of it’s original spiritual home, Turnmills – an incredible accolade.

    Trade at Christmas will be musically split across 4 different rooms with 4 different soundscapes that respect the history of Trade’s musical heritage but also looks ahead to what the future of TRADE is about.

    TRADE MODERN:

    Situated at “The Terrace” at EGG; Trade’s brand new room encapsulates the future of House music from some original Trade residents and some brand new ones. Looking at what is happening musically today and tomorrow; always upfront, forward thinking and ground breaking – Like TRADE always has been!

    TRADE LITE:

    Situated in “The Loft” at EGG with a brand new floating DJ box (being created especially for this Christmas Trade event), this room rocked at the Birthday, with original and new residents playing a sophisticated mix of diva vocals, funky and contemporary House with guest vocals from one of our original divas Tonnic! Off the wall!

    TRADE CLASSICS:

    Situated in “The Basement” at EGG; A collection of Original Trade residents joined some new faces to deliver the harder end of House, which was synonymous with the brand in the early years, now with an updated twist that includes the classics as well as acknowledging what this genre has become in today’s scene – packed and very popular!

    TRADE DISCO VIP :

    Situated in the brand new EGG Garden with bespoke newly upholstered seating with table service and a vast dancing area the music flowed to a lighter beat here with the tempo increasing as the day progressed. Super busy from start to finish with Lounge inspired Nu Disco that set the birthday off on the perfect right note.

     

    With Egg’s labyrinth of corridors and outstanding technical, production and sound capabilities – it has been described by so many following the birthday as their favourite venue to host TRADE following the closure of it’s original spiritual home, Turnmills; an incredible accolade.

    Advance On Line Tickets will be £10 / £12 & £15

    Listings Info

    event: Trade At Christmas

    date: Saturday December 14th 2013

    at: Egg London, 200 York Way, Kings Cross, London, N7 9AX

    Time: Midday-Midnight 12-12am and possibly later!

    Admission Prices: Advance £10 Early Bird; Advance Saver £12 tickets; / £15 tickets are now available or £15 with a Flyer B4 4pm; £18 after & £23 otherwise

    Online TRADE tickets available from www.moreonthedoor.com

    DJ’s confirmed so far include Trade Modern with Pagano, Tom Stephan, Smokin’ Jo, Jim Warboy, Nick Tcherniak, Kyle E, Jamie De Rooy; Trade Classics with Gonzalo Rivas, BK & Andy Farley 4 Hours Christmas Back 2 Back, Ian M, Sam Townend and James Nardi; Trade Disco with Severino Panzetta, Massimo Paramour, Bills & Hurr and Special Guest TBA; Trade Lite with The Men Who Fell To Earth, Guy Williams, Stevie B and the Sharp Boys & Tonnic.

     

    & Polly Fey hosting Trade VIP

     

    Many suggested a Saturday daytime event was unlikely to succeed. TRADE is always forward thinking and different to the rest and the unique opening hours were a huge hit with our clubbers, so let’s get ready to do it all again!

     

    The recently refurbished multi roomed venue Egg boasts a labyrinth of corridors, outstanding technical production and sound capabilities. It has been described by so many following the Birthday as their favourite venue to host TRADE, following the closure of it’s original spiritual home, Turnmills – an incredible accolade.

    Trade at Christmas will be musically split across 4 different rooms with 4 different soundscapes that respect the history of Trade’s musical heritage but also looks ahead to what the future of TRADE is about.

    TRADE MODERN:

    Situated at “The Terrace” at EGG; Trade’s brand new room encapsulates the future of House music from some original Trade residents and some brand new ones. Looking at what is happening musically today and tomorrow; always upfront, forward thinking and ground breaking – Like TRADE always has been!

    TRADE LITE:

    Situated in “The Loft” at EGG with a brand new floating DJ box (being created especially for this Christmas Trade event), this room rocked at the Birthday, with original and new residents playing a sophisticated mix of diva vocals, funky and contemporary House with guest vocals from one of our original divas Tonnic! Off the wall!

    TRADE CLASSICS:

    Situated in “The Basement” at EGG; A collection of Original Trade residents joined some new faces to deliver the harder end of House, which was synonymous with the brand in the early years, now with an updated twist that includes the classics as well as acknowledging what this genre has become in today’s scene – packed and very popular!

    TRADE DISCO VIP :

    Situated in the brand new EGG Garden with bespoke newly upholstered seating with table service and a vast dancing area the music flowed to a lighter beat here with the tempo increasing as the day progressed. Super busy from start to finish with Lounge inspired Nu Disco that set the birthday off on the perfect right note.

     

    With Egg’s labyrinth of corridors and outstanding technical, production and sound capabilities – it has been described by so many following the birthday as their favourite venue to host TRADE following the closure of it’s original spiritual home, Turnmills; an incredible accolade.

    Advance On Line Tickets will be £10 / £12 & £15

    Listings Info

    event: Trade At Christmas

    date: Saturday December 14th 2013

    at: Egg London, 200 York Way, Kings Cross, London, N7 9AX

    Time: Midday-Midnight 12-12am and possibly later!

    Admission Prices: Advance £10 Early Bird; Advance Saver £12 tickets; / £15 tickets are now available or £15 with a Flyer B4 4pm; £18 after & £23 otherwise

    Online TRADE tickets available from www.moreonthedoor.com