Archive for 30. July 2008

Passing of Larry Townsend

The prolific and beloved and controversial pioneer activist of leather politics and leather literature Larry Townsend passed July 28, 2008. A leather icon, Townsend was the author of dozens of books including Run Little Leather Boy (1970) and The Leatherman´s Handbook (1972).

There is a nice obituary by Townsend’s friend and fellow BDSM writer Jack Fritscher at Lolita Wolf’s blog.

For many you opened doors, sparked imaginations and guided us when we knew not where to go. With much due respect Sir, we wish you well on your journey. . .

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