The Leatherman’s Handbook – Larry Townsend Silver Jubilee Edition LGBTQ History

This Silver Jubilee Edition of The Leatherman’s Handbook by Larry Townsend is a major LGBTQ cultural and historical work. First published in the 1970s, the book became foundational in documenting leather community practices, social history, and evolving identity within queer subcultures. This anniversary edition includes multiple introductions from respected scholars and writers, providing context, commentary, and reflections on the book’s lasting influence.

This is an important historical reference, frequently cited in LGBTQ studies, sociology, and gender/sexuality scholarship. Ideal for collectors, researchers, and readers of queer history. The tone is educational and community-focused, preserving a record of how these spaces formed, thrived, and shaped modern LGBTQ activism and culture.