Out # 215, June/July 2012

<b>FEATURES</b><br> 62 TWO MEN TALKING<br>
Edmund White and John Irving in conversation about sex, love, and identity. Photography
by Peter Ash Lee<br>
68 THE HOT LIST<br>
The who what, where, when, and why guide to this summer&#39;s most scorching talent
Photography by Pamela Littky, Kristiina Wilson, and Lee Jenkins<br>
92 THE HUSTLERS AND THE MOVIE STAR<br>
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<br>
100 FROM STRIPPER TO SUPERSTAR<br>
Smart, funny, versatile - why are you should be crushing on Channing Tatum By
Aaron Hicklin / Photography by Nino Munoz<br>
<b>FASHION</b><br>
108 TEQUILA SUNRISE<br>
Mexico, Mexico, the sun&#39;s so hot we forgot to go home. Photography bu Dean Isidro
/ Styling by Grant Woolhead<br>
<b>FOREGROUND</b><br>
17 EMELI SANDE<br>
The songwriter beloved by stars from Adele to Simon Cowell shows off her pipes
on her gorgeous debut album.<br>
20 STRAPPED FOR TIME<br>
Load your arms with these textured, eclectic watches.<br>
24 GENTLEMANLY PURSUITS<br>
Hit the shore with a surf expedition.<br>
26 LIVE THE LIFE<br>
Channel Picasso&#39;s laissez-faire sensibility this summer.<br>
28 GRAY LADIES<br>
A young photographer captures glamorous women of a certain age in his new book,
Advanced Style.<br>
34 ON THE CRINGE<br>
Awkward&#39;s teen angst is appealing&#8212;no matter what your age.<br>
36 THE BODY ELECTRIC<br>
Forget waxing and straight razors&#8212;a quick buzz is the best way to prime
your body for summer.<br>
38 NECTAR OF THE GODS<br>
The Greeks gave us Bacchus for a reason. Have you tried their wine?<br>
40 MUST LOVE DOGS<br>
Hollywood&#39;s enduring romance with man&#39;s best friend<br>
47 THE 25 SONGS OF SUMMER<br>
What do you want your summer to sound like? Here&#39;s your soundtrack for the months
ahead.<br>
<b>SYMPOSIUM</b><br>
55 WAIT &#39;TIL YOU HEAR THIS!<br>
Writer Stephanie Theobald finds out that, for former Warhol satellite Richard
Dupont, life is a Cinnabon.<br>
61 THE EVIL OF BANALITY<br>
The author Bruce Benderson talks to the director of Michael, this year&#39;s most
controversial film.<br>
<b>SURVEILLANCE</b><br>
119 THE OUT GUIDE TO INDIA<br>
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.<br>
<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
8 LETTERS<br>
12 EDITOR&#39;S LETTER<br>
14 BY THE NUMBERS<br>
124 STORE INFO<br>
128 1,000 WORDS - Edmund White recalls when he could get away with being pantless