The Queer Bible

Essays

von Jack Guinness

320 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

An O, The Oprah Magazine LGBTQ Book "Changing the Literary Landscape"A gorgeouslyillustrated collection of essays written by today’s queer heroes—featuringcontributions from Elton John, Tan France, Gus Kenworthy, Paris Lees, RussellTovey, Munroe Bergdorf, and many others. The Queer Bible is acelebration of LGBTQ+ history and culture, edited by model, performer, and GQcontributing editor Jack Guinness.Ourqueer heroes write about theirs.In2016, model and queer activist Jack Guinness decided that the LGBTQ+ communitydesperately needed to be reminded of its long and glorious history ofstardom—and he was spurred to action. The following year, QueerBible.com wasborn, an online community devoted to celebrating queer heroes, both past andpresent. “So much queer history is hidden or erased,” says Guinness. “TheQueer Bible is a home for all those personal stories and histories.” In thisbook, contemporary queer heroes pay homage to those who helped pave their paths.Contributors include Vogue columnist Paris Lees (writingon Edward Enninful), singer and songwriter Elton John (writing on Divine), comedian Mae Martin (writing on Tim Curry), authorJoseph Cassara (writing on Pedro Almodóvar), and many others, honoring timelessqueer icons such as Susan Sontag, David Bowie, Sylvester, RuPaul, and George Michael throughilluminating essays paired with stunning illustrations. TheQueer Bible is a powerful and intimate essay collection of gratitude, and an essential, enduring love letter to the queer community. Westand on the shoulders of giants. Now we praise their names.

• Themen: Kunst Themen und Techniken Natur in der Kunst Landschaftsbilder / Seestücke in der Kunst
• ISBN: 9780062971821
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.06.2021
• Größe: 231 x 158 mm
• Verlag: HarperCollins