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Background information
"The American West has been the home of many countercultures. Gay rodeo is one of them. Still marginal and little known even among the gay community it contradicts the prevailing idea of the cowboy, which does not include different roles or sexual identities.
It was born out of discrimination in the 1970’s but become a chosen family for many who do not feel at home in regular rodeos and whose families still do not accept their sexual identities. The carnivalistic drag culture is essential part of the gay rodeo and everyone is allowed to take part in any sport regardless their gender.
Content
The 'Heroes' trade publication by Karoliina PAATOS comes in a Newspaper format with color photographs and texts.
About the artist edition
The artist edition of 'Heroes' is composed out of four sewn booklets with different themes (people, land, rodeo, show), two foldouts and the 'Heroes' newspaper. Everything is part of the beautiful box which has a foil stamped first side and UV printing on the back. Limited to 80 copies." (© Angry Bat, 2022)