Hello everyone, as the year is coming to an end, I want to share the new issues of taleofmen zine 16 & 17 as a yearly tradition. Somehow it means a lot to me to make it happen, knowing that the taleofmen project still has its relevance and value. The kickstarter project has been launched today and will run until 30/12. Please take a moment and check it out. Back the project and share it with your friends if you want. Thanks!
Check the kickstarter project here.
Tale of Men is a photographic storytelling project created by Chris Chi in 2017. Born from a desire to see real, unfiltered stories of gay men represented with honesty, dignity, and tenderness, the project combines portrait photography with deeply personal narratives. Each story is shared in the subjects’ own words, capturing human experiences that are often unseen or misunderstood.
Over the years, Tale of Men has grown into a vibrant community of people who believe in the power of vulnerability. Through its zines, fine-art prints, exhibitions, and community events, the project creates safe spaces for men to share who they truly are — their joys, struggles, bodies, relationships, and identities. Many stories explore topics like love, self-acceptance, intimacy, and living with HIV, helping to break down stigma and replace shame with connection.
This Kickstarter supports the next chapter of the Tale of Men project: a new edition of our printed zine, featuring original photography shot on film, authentic stories from contributors around the world, and a commitment to continue building bridges between people through art and compassion.
By backing this project, you are not only supporting independent queer storytelling — you are helping preserve a space where gay men can be seen, heard, and celebrated.