Out # 215, June/July 2012 Magazine

FEATURES
62 TWO MEN TALKING
Edmund White and John Irving in conversation about sex, love, and identity. Photography by Peter Ash Lee
68 THE HOT LIST
The who what, where, when, and why guide to this summer's most scorching talent Photography by Pamela Littky, Kristiina Wilson, and Lee Jenkins
92 THE HUSTLERS AND THE MOVIE STAR
Ramon Novarro was the king of the silent screen. In 1968, two very uncommon criminals were arrested for his brutal slaying. By William Van Meter
100 FROM STRIPPER TO SUPERSTAR
Smart, funny, versatile - why are you should be crushing on Channing Tatum By Aaron Hicklin / Photography by Nino Munoz
FASHION
108 TEQUILA SUNRISE
Mexico, Mexico, the sun's so hot we forgot to go home. Photography bu Dean Isidro / Styling by Grant Woolhead
FOREGROUND
17 EMELI SANDE
The songwriter beloved by stars from Adele to Simon Cowell shows off her pipes on her gorgeous debut album.
20 STRAPPED FOR TIME
Load your arms with these textured, eclectic watches.
24 GENTLEMANLY PURSUITS
Hit the shore with a surf expedition.
26 LIVE THE LIFE
Channel Picasso's laissez-faire sensibility this summer.
28 GRAY LADIES
A young photographer captures glamorous women of a certain age in his new book, Advanced Style.
34 ON THE CRINGE
Awkward's teen angst is appealing—no matter what your age.
36 THE BODY ELECTRIC
Forget waxing and straight razors—a quick buzz is the best way to prime your body for summer.
38 NECTAR OF THE GODS
The Greeks gave us Bacchus for a reason. Have you tried their wine?
40 MUST LOVE DOGS
Hollywood's enduring romance with man's best friend
47 THE 25 SONGS OF SUMMER
What do you want your summer to sound like? Here's your soundtrack for the months ahead.
SYMPOSIUM
55 WAIT 'TIL YOU HEAR THIS!
Writer Stephanie Theobald finds out that, for former Warhol satellite Richard Dupont, life is a Cinnabon.
61 THE EVIL OF BANALITY
The author Bruce Benderson talks to the director of Michael, this year's most controversial film.
SURVEILLANCE
119 THE OUT GUIDE TO INDIA
Our guide to India, from test-driving two very different trips through the subcontinent to expert recommendations on the best Indian films. Plus, learn how to do yoga, without incidentally having a stroke.
DEPARTMENTS
8 LETTERS
12 EDITOR'S LETTER
14 BY THE NUMBERS
124 STORE INFO
128 1,000 WORDS - Edmund White recalls when he could get away with being pantless