And Then the Gray Heaven

Name: And Then the Gray Heaven
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781950539277
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By RE Katz

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In And Then the Gray Heaven by RE Katz, the story explores themes of loss and memory through the experiences of its protagonists who navigate life and death. As they journey through their emotional landscapes, they uncover the healing power of creativity and connection in the face of grief. This poignant narrative delves into the ways in which people cope with the absence of loved ones, offering a unique portrait of resilience and remembrance.
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And Then the Gray Heaven

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RE Katz's And Then the Gray Heaven centres on Jules, whose partner B has recently died in a freak accident. Confronting the red tape of the hospital, the dissociation and cruelty of B's family, and the unimaginable void now at the centre of their lives, Jules and new friend Theo embark on a road trip to bury two-thirds of B's ashes in the places they most belong.

Along the way, Katz delves into their relationship and their life stories—Jules' rise from abandoned baby origins through the Florida foster care system, and B's artistic transformation, surrounded by kindred spirits who helped them realise it was possible to be regarded as a human and not as a body.

Delving into what it means to try to be alive to your own pain and the pain of others under late capitalism, And Then the Gray Heaven explores the themes of queer grief and affection, queer failure, burial as hero's journey, and the grotesqueries of artistic determination within and beyond the institutions that define our lives.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781950539277

Publisher: Dzanc Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Dzanc Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 0g

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About the Author

RE Katz is a nonbinary author whose debut work, And Then the Gray Heaven, won the 2019 Dzanc Books Novella Prize. They exhibited Boywitch Codex: Hypertexts as February 2017 Artist in Residence at Dreamland Arts in Buffalo, NY. They work in educational justice and are interested in personal fashion, antifascist witchcraft, and television.