The Portable Queer
The Complete Series
Erin McHugh
Originally published in five separate, small format hardcovers, ‘The Portable Queer’ are finally compiled in one volume, and includes OUT OF THE MOUTH OF QUEERS, HOMO HISTORY, A GAY IN THE LIFE, LOUD AND PROUD, and SECRETS AND SCANDALS. Looking for the ideal witticism, or the snappiest retort? ‘Out of the Mouth of Queers’ covers topics such as love, sex, arts and fashion. How was homosexuality dealt with in ancient times, where was the world first gay bookstore, and when did gay pride celebration begin? These answers and many more are found in ‘Homo History. In ‘A Gay in the Life,’ learn who Alice B. Toklas was, discover Harvey Milk’s fate, and whether Pope Joan really existed. From celebrites and activists, these wickedly short and entertaining bios offer up just the right info. More quotes are on hand in ‘Loud and Proud,’ focusing on media, religion, and other outspoken and controversial topics, intent on educating even the wisest reader. And finally, what’s better than ‘Secrets and Scandals,’ which proves that when it comes to spies, lies, and alibis, no one does it better than ‘the gays.’ THE PORTABLE QUEER is that pefect, all-in-one volume that collects the most provocative words, events, and people from all walks of gay and lesbian life and irresistibly presents them as tantalizing bits of trivia
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Details
| ISBN | 9781936467648 |
| Genre | Reference |
| Publication Date | 01-Dec-12 |
| Publisher | Vantage Point |
| Format | Trade Paperback |
| No. of Pages | 400 |
| Language | English |
| Rating | NotRated |
| Subject | Reference |
| BookID | 10009 |
