The Comfort of Men by Dennis Altman

I prefer the company of women, but I need the comfort of men

First published in 1993, The Comfort of Men is about thirty years of love and sexual discovery, politics and betrayal, self-realisation and loneliness. Steven must come to terms with his homosexuality, Hester will experiment with radical celibacy, and Gerald is embroiled with the anti-Vietnam War movement.

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REVIEW – Bob Brown

‘An Australian classic. Dennis Altman’s seismic novel gives a vivid insight into a hidden world erupting to change Australia forever … Altman takes us into the heart of Australia’s gay revolution with compassion, wit, and sheer authenticity.’

ISBN: (paperback) 978-1-7645843-4-0

ISBN: 978-1-7645843-6-4 (hardback) – online only

Re-issue of the original edition (William Heinemann, 1993)

Clouds of Magellan Press 2026. 224 pages. C format

Cover image John Douglas https://www.instagram.com/johndouglasart/