GAYLETTER

For this issue, No. 8, we felt it important to share the kinds of queer stories and images that you can’t see anywhere else. By this we mean louder, brighter and more celebratory than we have ever attempted. GAYLETTER Issue 8 features a kaleidoscopic assortment of brilliant people from the first trans model Tracey Norman to the always radiant Amanda Lepore. There’s a feature on clowns and jesters, some cocktails, an almost naked trip through Europe and a reflection on the artist David Wojnarowicz. Plus so much more. Making a magazine is a long, loving journey, but we’re grateful we get to work with friends we’ve made over the years, and emerging talent looking for space to make enriching work. Collaboration is a big part of our editorial mission, and that includes the conversations we open up to readers. We encourage you to share the stories that catch your eye with your friends and lovers. We hope you find some inspiration in this issue. This issue also features original artwork, photography and stories by Tyler Akers, Lia Clay, Francesco Dama, Vincent Dilio, Andrej Dúbravský, Boy George, Matthias Herrmann, Tommy Kha, Naruki Kukita, Bruce LaBruce, Troy Michie, Slava Mogutin, Gio Black Peter, Paul Mpagi Sepuya, Ben Zank and many more. Enjoy it!  —t&a