Chasing Adonis: Gay Men and the Pursuit of Perfection

By Tim Bergling

Chasing Adonis: Gay Men & 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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 156023508X
• ISBN13: 9781560235088
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 296 Pages