Men On Men 2 - 1988 Best Gay Fiction This extraordinary collection of gay fiction builds on the enormous success of MEN ON MEN as a testament to the continuing vitality of this literary phenomenon. Now, eighteen short stories—eight never before published—by the acknowledged masters and bright new voices of gay literature show MEN ON MEN 2 to be part of the cutting edge—not just of gay fiction, but of contemporary American literature. While many of the stories deal with the intense struggle AIDS has produced between love and fear, others give new insights into the ageless problems of family life—especially the relationship between fathers and sons—and offer passionate, often eloquent perceptions on the search for love, identity and a sense of community. David Leavitt's psychologically uncompromising portrait of uneasy friendship and sexual dependency explores the erotic boundaries of gay life. Joseph Pintauro's provocative story of men in prison dramatizes a disturbing form of sexual initiation, while Albert Innaurato's humorous account of a Gay Pride parade reveals the strengths and frailties of people caught in a time of disruptive change. In this eagerly awaited new volume of gay fiction, vibrant voices speak out on a diverse range of immediate and timeless themes, revitalizing today's literature with new visions and new truths.

This extraordinary collection gathers together the most popular and gifted voices in gay fiction today. Compiled from works in progress and originals written especially for this collection, as well as previously published fiction, these brilliant stories come from such renowned writers as Robert Ferro, Andrew Holleran, Felice Picano and Edmund White; from such bright rising talents as Dennis Cooper, John Fox and Robert Gluck; and from some remarkable newcomers, including C.F Borgman, Kevin Killian and Wallace Parr. Told from a variety of perspectives, these eighteen pieces examine the troubling questions that most concern gay men—and all of us: Is romance still possible? What are the ties that bind individuals in the face of adversity or death? And what can our desires teach us about our weaknesses and strengths? At once a lyrical, humorous and realistic portrait of contemporary gay sensibilities, Men On Men is a wonderful introduction to the latest works by America’s top and up-and-coming gay writers.