A Token of Our Friendship: Philippines Photos of Male Affection, First Half of the 20th Century by John L. Silva

A magnificent book with rare vintage photographs of male couples and friends in the first half of the 20th century in the Philippines. 

John l. Silva was born in iloilo, philippines and is a collector of vintage photographs and writes on the subject for various publications. He also writes on cultural matters, heritage and history, much of it in relation to photographs. Mr. Silva has curated photography shows in the united states and the philippines mr. Silva was senior consultant to the national museum and was most recently appointed by philippine president benigno aquino, jr. As a commissioner to the united nations educational scientific and cultural organization (unesco) mr. Silva has authored a biography of Mr. Aurelio Montinola sr. And an arts appreciation book for public school teachers. He currently resides in metro manila with his partner of 36 years, Jonathan Best