Bob Damron's
Address Book,
published for 28 years, is a North American travel guide for gay men
that is available in major bookstore chains such as Barnes &
Noble's Bookstar outlets. It lists gay accommodations and sights of
erotic interest in all 50 states, Canada, the Virgin Islands, Costa
Rica and Mexico, including not only sex establishments and businesses,
but freelance possibilities for sex with strangers. For example, in
Decatur, Alabama, "cruisy areas" include:
- Amtrak & Greyhound Depots (AYOR)
- Beltline Mall
- Delano Park nr. Picnic Tables
- Point Mallard Park—Swimming Hole (Summers)
- "The Pumps" (AYOR)
(AYOR = At Your Own Risk)
In introducing the section on Mexico, editor Dan Delbex shared this
tip: "Much of Mexico is very poor. Consequently, many boys may be
available for the price of a cocktail." The 1992 edition of the book
is dedicated to the memory of Delbex, who died of AIDS on October 5,
1991, at the age of 35.
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