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Tom of Finland. Bookend ‘Pekka’
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The world of happy, hyper-masculine, men-loving men imagined by Tom of Finland provided the template for a proudly gay esthetic in the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s. The essence of a Tom’s Man is physical: he is vigorous, young, and perfectly formed. The Tom of Finland bookends celebrate Tom’s most iconic figures; here, we meet Pekka, the robust Finnish working man in boots and cap.
Bookend, painted cast resin, height 34.5 cm, base 15.2 x 15.2 cm, 2.69 kg
Tom of Finland. Bookend ‘Pekka’
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Tom of Finland’s happy, playful, hyper-masculine drawings provided the template for a proudly gay esthetic in the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s. Called Tom’s Men, the characters he created in his pen and ink illustrations and comics inspired fans to challenge outdated stereotypes and be fully confident, men-loving men. While a Tom’s Man is defined as supremely comfortable in his sexual orientation, his essence is physical: a vigorous, perfectly formed young male.
Our Tom of Finland bookends, designed by Daffy London from Tom of Finland’s original artwork, celebrate some of his most iconic figures. Here, we meet Pekka, a robust Finnish working man in boots and cap, the name, ironically, meaning “stone”.
Also available:
Our Tom of Finland bookends, designed by Daffy London from Tom of Finland’s original artwork, celebrate some of his most iconic figures. Here, we meet Pekka, a robust Finnish working man in boots and cap, the name, ironically, meaning “stone”.
Also available:
Durk, the ultimate leatherman
The artist
Touko Laaksonen, the boy who would become Tom of Finland (1920-1991), began drawing cartoons at age five. His favorite subjects were the rough manly men of his native Finland. He found success in the Finnish advertising industry but secretly continued creating his increasingly erotic drawings of hyper-masculine men. In 1957 he submitted some drawings to the American magazine Physique Pictorial and the “Tom of Finland” legend was born. By the late 60s Tom’s “dirty drawings” became the standard for gay art, and Tom’s Men a template for a new gay masculinity.
Tom of Finland. Bookend ‘Pekka’
Bookend, painted cast resin, height 34.5 cm, base 15.2 x 15.2 cm, 2.69 kgISBN 978-3-8365-7948-3
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October 5, 2025
Wer das außergewöhnliche sucht um seine Bücher von Taschen zu präsentieren ist hier genau richtig.
Pekka lässt hier keinen Raum zur Interpretation er zeigt was in ihm steckt trotzdem ist Tom of Finnland der Ausdruck seiner Zeit …Kunst …. Die sich nicht verstecken muss .