The Leather Community Mourns the Loss of Larry Townsend
Pride and Opinions joins with the worldwide leather community in mourning the loss of Larry Townsend, author of the groundbreaking 1970’s book "The Leatherman’s Handbook" and dozens of other titles.
Larry Townsend
27 October 1930 - 29 July 2008
Larry Townsend was a personable and highly adored public figure whose presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him. There will never be another man who can fill his boots.
I count myself blessed to have spent time with the man and to have learned and laughed in his presence.
Sadly yours,
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