{"product_id":"chasing-adonis","title":"Chasing Adonis","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat is it about some men that makes them an object of our deepest desires? And how far are we willing to go in pursuit of those desires?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChasing Adonis: Gay Men \u0026amp; the Pursuit of Perfection delves into one of the most central mysteries of gay life: What is it gay men find attractive in other men, and why? How much is nature, how much is nurture . . . or maybe just clever marketing? This unique book examines steroid use, body image disorders, gym culture, Internet hook-ups, obsession, stalking, porn, erotic Web sites, strip clubs and everything else that makes gay men act a little bit nutty when they meet someone who drives them crazy! Frank, sexy, and controversial, it uses a light touch to examine a serious subject: how gay society objectifies the male body. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTim Bergling, author of \u003ci\u003eSissyphobia: Gay Men and Effeminate Behavior\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eReeling in the Years: Gay Men’s Perspectives on Age and Ageism\u003c\/i\u003e, surveys gay men about their individual concepts of beauty and desire and about the almost unattainable Adonis standard many of them set for themselves. Teenagers, senior citizens, and the guys stuck in the middle discuss the idea of perfection, how much it changes or evolves over time, and whether the exterior package outweighs what’s inside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the author:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt never ceases to amaze me just how powerful the ’d-word’’(desire) can be, how it can take control of our lives and shut everything out, sometimes for just a few moments, sometimes for days or weeks at a time, depending on how badly we’re smitten. Ask just about anybody, and they can likely pull up a story from their pastor their presentwhen they’ve done something incredibly stupid or ill-advised, or maybe just something completely out of character, in pursuit of their heart’s desire.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChasing Adonis examines:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e obsession and rejection\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e self-esteem issues\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e the allure of youth \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e preferences in body shapes, types, and sizes\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e designer genes vs. first impressions\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e assessing body parts\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e narcissism or comfort level-why men chase after guys who look like them\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e AIDS and HIV\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e gay porn\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e adult book stores and the Internet \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e the Calvin Klein ad campaign featuring Marky Mark Wahlberg\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e the Abercrombie \u0026amp; Fitch ads \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Tom of Finland \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e gay icons\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e weight training and fitness clubs\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e steroids and plastic surgery\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e circuit parties\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e body dysmorphia\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e and much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eChasing Adonis: Gay Men and the Pursuit of Perfection is an entertaining and enlightening read for gay men of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54259023708504,"sku":"9781560235088","price":198.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781560235088.jpg?v=1769165120","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/chasing-adonis","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}