Der Kreis Eine Sammlung: Circle Collection vtg Swiss 40s 50s MCM Gay Art History

Description: Der Kreis Eine Sammlung : Der Kreis | Le Cercle | The Circle CollectionOversized coffee table book, softcover; rare, scarce small limited release, out of print and loaded with arresting artworks. Illustrated profusely. Non fiction, gay history post war. Uncommon gem.4 pounds, ‎ 8.39" x 10.75 ", 2014 softcover. Language: German / English / FrenchNear fine, solid tight clean crisp not shelfworn This volume brings together texts, photos and graphics that show a quarter of a century of gay history as never before, compiled in a varied manner and with informative commentary. 'The Circle · A Collection' not only invites you to browse, look and browse, but also gives the reader a unique insight into the living conditions of gay men in the middle of the 20th century. In 1942, Karl Meier founded the 'Kreis' in Zurich. By the 1960s, the Swiss gay association had developed into an internationally networked organization that supported its members with advice and action and attracted attention from clandestine gay men from all over the world, and the trilingual magazine 'Der Kreis' praised the beauty of men and shared the experiences of a life in secret. 'Der Kreis' was published monthly for 25 years, between 1943 and 1967. During the Second World War and for several years afterward, 'Der Kreis' was the only homosexual magazine ever. The original magazine was published by editor Karl MEIER (aka "Rolf") in German, French and English and contained articles on literature, art and culture and each edition contained photographs and artwork, many by renowned artists. Photographs by George Platt Lynes, Quaintance, Harry Bush, Werner Bandi, Jean Genet, Jean Cocteau, Don Whitman, Bruce Bellas, Alison Delarue, "Jim", Richard Alan, Kris Studio Chuck Renslow, as well as many amateur photographers. In Hubert Kennedy's book The Ideal Gay Man, which chronicles the history of Der Kreis, Kennedy describes the magazine as having been "the world's most important journal promoting the legal and social rights of gay men" for much of its publication period and one of very few such journals in Europe at the time. Additionally, it remains the only gay publication to include editorial content in three languages. (Wikipedia) In 2014, the magazine's history was documented in a Swiss docudrama film eponymously titled The Circle. The film, which features a mix of historical footage from the 1950s and dramatizations of events, won the Teddy Award and the Panorama Audience Award in the documentary category at the 64th Berlin International Film Festival. This book was also published 2014 as well. Photos copyrighted. Not public domain, do not copy COMBINED SHIPPING DISCOUNT, photographs books magazines added at a reduced rate We carry those that we ourselves like and believe in -- that we think will excite, enchant, and endure.We offer modern firsts, original photography, the arts, and gay erotica. You will also find a fine selection of signed copies, limited editions, and memorabilia because the goal is to deepen the pleasure of collecting. Collection notables: Jurgen Wittdorf, Jacques Sultana, Thom Gunn, Pavel Tchelitchev, Thor, Rex werk Rexwerk Verboten, John Burton JB Harter, Delmas Howe, Jon Arnt, Joe Weber, Herbert List, Western Photography Guild Don Whitman WPG Denver Colorado, Kurt Dietrich Dietrick Kensington Rd Bruce Bellas of LA, Gregor Arax Paris France, John Paignton Shipley Shreeve Monty Montague Glover London England, Jim French polaroid arion Luger Colt Studio Canal St NY Los Angeles, Lou Thomas Target Studio, Lon Alonzo Hanagan New York, Douglas Juleff Detroit, Spartan Constantine, Denny Denfield, Fred Kovert Hollywood, Walter Kundzicz Champion Studio Take One Sunshine Beach Club Master Physique THEM reidmeier riedmeier, Reed Massengill, Dave Martin, John Waters David Hurles San Francisco Old Reliable, DSI, Guild Press PNC Dr Lynn Womack Washington DC, Pat Milo, Bob Mizer Athletic Model Guild AMG Physique Pictorial, Cliff Oettinger, Michigan Models Glenn Bishop, Al Urban, J Brian Donahue Calafran Bob Damron, Tony Lanza, Third World Studio, Chicago Jim Jager Mr Big Long, Sierra Domino Craig Calvin Anderson, Basil Clavering Hussar, Foto Grafo, Mike Arlen Wetherby UK, Mel Roberts, Neil Edwards, Troy Saxon Stuart Pinky Rosenberg, Bobco, Pat Rocco, Cusido, RMX Richard Models Vetruvian Sennels Lyric, Gerhardt Liebmann, Tony Patrioli Italy, Eadweard Muybridge, Paul Cadmus, Jared French Lincoln Kirstein George Platt Lynes, Will McBride, Henry Tuke, Luke Smalley, Joel Peter Witkin, Terry Richardson, Michael Stokes invictus, beaumen beau Wouter Deruytter, Gaetano D'Agata, Pluschow, Von Gloeden, Vincenzo Galdi, Eugen Sandow, Achille Volpe, Rudolph Koppitz, Raymond Voinquel, Forbes, Thomas Eakins, Czanara Raymond Carrance, Desbonnet, Duane Michals, Sherwin Carlquist, Arundel Holmes Nicholls, Edwin Townsend, Charles Alphonse Marle, John Max Hernic, Leni Riefenstahl, Fred Holland Day, Crawford Barton, Daniel Nicoletta, Weegee Arthur Fellig, Malcolm Boyd, Siegmund sig Klein, NacktKultur Swiss Nudes Werner Bandi Der Kreis the Circle fkk Hans Suren Gerhard Riebicke, George Haimsohn Plato Anthony Tony Guyther Vulcan Capital, Islay Lyons Mark Slocum Edwinstone Fred Bisonnes Dennis Forbes, Mans Image Toby Ross John Gable, Dallesandro, Ohm Phanphiroj, Alvin Baltrop, Duncan Grant, Laure Albin Guillot, Roger Viollet, Hippolyte Bayard, Marconi, Frank Collier DeZine Artkraft, Les Demi Dieux Danny Fitzgerald, William Sayles Doan photoflexion, Chuck Renslow Kris Chicago Dom Stephen Etienne, Art George Quaintance Harry Bush hard boys, Tom Bianchi nyc fire island, Vince Aletti, Klaus Kertess Peter Hujar David Wojnarowicz Robert W Richards Stroke Allure Hunter O'Hanian, Wessel O'Connor, Guy Burch, Bill Ward UK Otto Rieth Max Koch der Akt act Freilicht, Boris Lurie Habana Havana Cuba, William Gedney, Arthur Leipzig Brooklyn boys, Lehnert Landrock tunis, Stephane Gizard France, Julien Marinetti, Lowell Nesbitt, Mike Disfarmer, Norman Mauskopf, Barthe, Carl Van Vechten Harlem Renaissance, Michael Leonard, KarlHeinz Weinberger, Banksy Basquiat Warhol Haring, Colt Tom Album Barrington man ifique manifique super superb youth Tom of Finland XXL, Chuck Arnett, Roger aka Mark, Neel Bate (Blade), Michael Breyette, Michael Broderick, Oliver Frey, Michael Kirwan, Antonio Lopez (Antonio), Jim McMullin, Don Merrick (Domino), Kent Neffendorf (Kent), Olaf Odegaard, Mel Odom, Dom Orejudos Etienne, KRIS, Benôit Prévot, George Stravrinos, Richard Rosenfeld, William Schmeling (Hun) and Frank Webber (Bastille) Original, collectible vintage photographs, unique books of photography; famous and infamous photographers, and rare Magazines of the era; Heartland vernacular, antique original classics. Ephemera unique & collection worthy. (the usps has raised postal rates approx 50% as has ebay managed payments, thus all rates are net cost not for profit)

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