Today marks the release of the fifty-third book in the Elska series, a project dedicated to exploring the world and its men through a gay lens. This latest edition focuses on Mexico City, one of the most vibrant, exciting and queer places on Earth. Inside, readers can get to know a cross-section of local gay men through a blend of intimate photography and personal storytelling.
“Over the past year, more of our readers have requested us to make an issue in Mexico City than anywhere else, so we had to give the people what they wanted” says Elska editor, writer and chief photographer Liam Campbell. “This marks our fifth time featuring a Latin American location, and yet again, the results have exceeded all expectations. The mixture of vibrant queer life and gorgeous men makes this part of the world the ideal stomping ground for Elska.“
“The openness of people here seemed to lead to a certain audaciousness as well. For only the second time in our fifty-three issue history, every participant in Elska Mexico City opted to bare all for their photoshoots. What’s more, there wasn’t the least bit of nervousness or even any coyness, only freeness and pride. I’m almost tempted to make all future Elskas in South America — t’s just so refreshing to immerse oneself in a community that is so positive and liberated!”
The text in Elska Mexico City was formed from extensive diaries taken during the trip to the city, centred around details of the time spent with around a dozen local men met there, including conversations and activities shared. These men were also invited to take part in a photoshoot, encompassing a combination of scenes in the streets dressed in their own style and at home undressed. The result is a fully immersive and unabashedly queer reading experience.
Elska Mexico City is available in a collectible print book or in a downloadable e-book. In addition, the companion e-zine Elska Ekstra Mexico City is available, containing three more men and their stories, plus many hundreds of outtake images of each CDMX subject. The publications are available for order online as well as from a select group of shops around the world. Ordering information and details of the subscription service can be found on the Elska website: www.elskamagazine.com.
