Honcho (August 1986), Part Three

In his examination of master-slave bonds, Robert Rubel discusses the relationship dynamics between masters and slaves, exploring the parallels between this union and marriage. As he explains, master-slave relationships typically begin with a contractual agreement akin to vows where members voice their total commitment to the union. Likewise, the collar – similar to the wedding ring – symbolizes their bond and collaring ceremonies “are regarded as effectively solemnizing their relationship in the same way as a marriage ceremony.” Both of these notions can be seen in two short stories contained in this August 1986 issue of Honcho (which has been broken into three parts): David May’s “Unnatural Song” and John Preston’s “Audition for a Muscle Slave.” In this final third (see the second part here), the short story “Hot Night Cruising” (about the thrill of hunting potential hookups at a local park) is accompanied by photo spreads titled “Big, Bigger, Biggest,” “Mr. High Rise,” and “Untamed Wilderness.”

Honcho (August 1986), Part Two

In his examination of master-slave bonds, Robert Rubel discusses the relationship dynamics between masters and slaves, exploring the parallels between this union and marriage. As he explains, master-slave relationships typically begin with a contractual agreement akin to vows where members voice their total commitment to the union. Likewise, the collar – similar to the wedding ring – symbolizes their bond and collaring ceremonies “are regarded as effectively solemnizing their relationship in the same way as a marriage ceremony.” Both of these notions can be seen in two short stories contained in this August 1986 issue of Honcho (which has been broken into three parts): David May’s “Unnatural Song” and John Preston’s “Audition for a Muscle Slave.” In addition to May’s story, this second part (see the first part here) also contains the short story “Deep and Hot” (where two former high school friends confess their love for each other) and photo spreads titled “Grin and Bare It” and “Uncovered.”

Honcho (August 1986), Part One

In his examination of master-slave bonds, Robert Rubel discusses the relationship dynamics between masters and slaves, exploring the parallels between this union and marriage. As he explains, master-slave relationships typically begin with a contractual agreement akin to vows where members voice their total commitment to the union. Likewise, the collar – similar to the wedding ring – symbolizes their bond and collaring ceremonies “are regarded as effectively solemnizing their relationship in the same way as a marriage ceremony.” Both of these notions can be seen in two short stories contained in this August 1986 issue of Honcho (which has been broken into three parts): David May’s “Unnatural Song” and John Preston’s “Audition for a Muscle Slave.” In addition to Preston’s story, the first part of this issue also contains the short story “Come Meet My Husband” (where the narrator sleeps with his coworker’s partner) and a photo spread titled “Night Shift.”