⚓🌈 Hidden queer history, told through ink and saltwater. Gay Sailor Tattoos, published by Microcosm, dives deep into a fascinating and often overlooked world — the secret codes and daring love stories of sailors at sea. This thoughtful, beautifully researched zine uncovers how queer men found ways to express identity and desire through traditional sailor tattoo designs, which doubled as covert signals of sexuality, origin, and rank.
Explore how these tattoos carried meaning far beyond decoration — they were badges of belonging, resilience, and freedom for men navigating the dangers of seafaring life and living authentically against the odds.
Why You’ll Love It
🖋️ Insightful queer maritime history
🧭 Explores coded tattoo traditions & their enduring influence
🌈 Perfect for LGBTQ+ history enthusiasts & tattoo culture fans
📚 Compact and collectible — a great addition to any zine library
