For the past few years Liam Campbell Editor/Chief Photographer has being circling the globe to bring us so many different local LGBTQ communities in ELSKA Magazine his queer bookzine. Surpassingly enough he has not devoted an issue to Amsterdam one of the main gay capitals of Europe. Until now that is.
This latest issue of Elska spotlights over a dozen local men who share their bodies and voices through intimate photo-spreads and personal stories.
Campbell told QUEERGURU .”As one of the world’s gayest cities in one of the world’s most LGBTQ friendly countries, I knew we’d head there eventually, but I didn’t think it would take until our twenty-eighth issue to finally make it happen. But when last autumn I suddenly received invitations from several Amsterdammers to their city, I decided to finally do it. As I expected, I encountered a lot of men who were keen to take part as well as a fair few canals and bicycles! In addition, the participants were especially carefree and open-minded, every single one of them choosing to do the indoor (nude) part of the photoshoot as well as the outdoor city shoot.”
A companion e-zine ‘Elska Ekstra Amsterdam’ is also available exclusively from the website, featuring behind the scenes tales, outtakes, plus three extra men, and other bonus content. A list of stockists and details of the subscription service can also be found on the Elska website :www.elskamagazine.com
Labels: 2020, Elska, photographs
