Porn, Poetry and Spunk

Bob Shane and Roy Garrett

It is easy to get titillated by the thought of a porn star. But often after an encounter one is left disappointed.

Not so with Roy Garrett.

For beyond his performance and sexual skills, Garrett was also a poet. In economical bursts he explored what it was to feel love, community, and like a piece of meat.

Garrett, who often performed with his boyfriend Bob Shane in movies, passed away in 1992 due to complicates related to AIDS. His work though lives on.

Spunk, an arts magazine published by artist Aaron Tilford features the work of Garrett as well as an interview with Garrett's friend, Robert W. Richards.

To learn more about Garrett, and read his work, pick up a copy of Spunk. 

Included in the latest edition of Spunk is also a story by Carlos Aponte, and artwork from Zachari Logan and Chuck Nitzberg.