Gayletter #19
203 x 280 mm, 164 pages
New York, US
Biannual
First published (in print) in 2014
Editors/creative directors: Abi Benitez and Tom Jackson
Art director: Letter Studio
Gayletter began as a newsletter way back when in 2008 – something to let people know what was happening around town. In 2014, editors and creative directors Abi and Tom made it official and Gayletter became a print publication.
For #19 the two cover stars are New York scenestar and performance artist Amanda Lepore photographed by Richie Shazam, and rising reggaetonero La Cruz, photographed by David Mesa.
On the Journal, about #10:
‘Even the major label fashion adverts are camp in this magazine paying homage to everything gay. Featuring quirky and sarcastic writing; glamorous and scantily-clad photoshoots; and a huge cover star in the shape of Frank Ocean photographed by Collier Schorr; this magazine wears its heart and its colours on its sleeve...’