Tom of Finland's Little Book of Tom. Blue Collar is a compact collection celebrating the artist's iconic illustrations of working-class men in homoerotic scenarios. Through Tom's distinctive style, the book showcases construction workers, mechanics, and laborers transformed into objects of desire and celebration. The collection becomes both artistic tribute and cultural statement, honoring working-class masculinity while queering traditional symbols of heterosexual machismo.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Tom of Finland saw beauty and eroticism in working-class bodies that high culture ignored. This collection reminds us that desire crosses class lines, and that the most radical art celebrates people society considers invisible or undesirable.

DETAILS: • Artist: Tom of Finland • Publisher: Taschen • Format: Hardcover • Publication Date: February 28, 2023 • ISBN: 9783836588652 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days