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John Heys, editor (b.1951) Gay Power New York newspaper, 1st Edition, Volume I, issue #1. 18”H x 11 - John Heys, editor (b.1951) Gay Power New York newspaper, 1st Edition, Volume I, issue #1. Minor rips, stains and foxing. JOHN HEYS, editor (1951- ) The first issue of Gay Power, ”New York's first homosexual newspaper.” Volume I, issue #1. Folio, 24 pages on newsprint with color covers; quite well-preserved. New York, [September 1969]. Gay Power set out to be bold and provocative. ”First of all we must approach the subject from within. Whatever examples of gay power have been demonstrated thus far, whether it be through straight media or on the part of homosexuals themselves--it's either met with some kind of legal or ignorant interference or too one-sided a picture has been presented. Variety is the spice of life and Gay Power is by and for all people. A people is what we shall exemplify first not in any 'half see how far we can get' subtle way, but in the best entertaining and educational way”--from the mission statement introducing the first issue. Includes activist news and editorials, erotic stories and photographs, personal ads, poetry, and more. 18”H x 11 1/2”W