From Gay to Z

Name: From Gay to Z
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SKU: 9781452178028
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A Queer Compendium

By Justin Elizabeth Sayre

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From Gay to Z is an illustrated compendium celebrating LGBTQIA+ history and culture. Drawing on Justin Elizabeth Sayre's eponymous New York City show, it explores gay culture through the alphabet—from ABBA to addiction, hair to HIV, and Fannie Flagg to fierce. The book blends iconic figures, historical moments, and cultural touchstones with Sayre's personal perspective, encouraging readers to reflect on their own identities. Engaging and colourful, it offers a dynamic and non-definitive look at the evolving landscape of gay culture.
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Ideal for LGBTQIA+ readers and allies interested in a spirited, accessible exploration of gay culture. Suitable for those seeking both an entertaining introduction and a thoughtful cultural reference.

From Gay to Z: A Queer Compendium is a celebration of the rich legacy of LGBTQIA+ culture, told through the letters of the alphabet, based on the five-part show The gAybcs.

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This illustrated compendium celebrates LGBTQIA+ history and culture, written by and according to culture icon Justin Elizabeth Sayre!

Based on Sayre’s eponymous five-part show in New York City, From Gay to Z is a humorous collection of the rich legacy of gay culture, told through the letters of the alphabet. From ABBA to addiction, hair and makeup to HIV, Fannie Flagg to fierce, Sayre offers their own perspective on the things that have influenced gay culture today, including iconic figures, historical moments, ongoing issues in the LGBTQIA+ community, and everything in between. As gay culture is always evolving and different for everyone, this book does not serve as a definitive guide – instead, Sayre encourages readers to use this knowledge to reflect on the things that have informed their personal identities. Engagingly written and beautifully designed, From Gay to Z is a distinctive and dynamic look at gay culture for LGBTQIA+ readers everywhere.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Critics praise the book's exuberant humour and insightful celebration of LGBTQ+ figures and themes. Booklist notes the joyous blend of "shade and joy" alongside Fredy Ralda's vibrant illustrations. Slate highlights Sayre's passionate fan perspective as energising, while Foreword Reviews calls it an enlightening and entertaining cultural primer suitable for new readers and libraries alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781452178028

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Chronicle Books

Illustration: full-color illustrations throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 152.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 240

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Education & Reference Fiction Humour Justin Elizabeth Sayre LGBTQ+

About the Author

Justin Elizabeth Sayre is a playwright and performer who Michael Musto called, Oscar Wilde meets Whoopi Goldberg. Sayre is a fixture of the Downtown Cabaret Scene in New York, first with their long-running monthly show, The Meeting of the International Order of Sodomites at Joe's Pub/The Public Theatre. Their show, The GAyBC's, a five-part series on which this book is based also ran at Joe's Pub. Sayre has written a series of YA Novels, Husky, Pretty, and Mean. Sayre has also written for Television, working with Michael Patrick King on his Hit CBS comedy, 2 Broke Girls and most recently on Fox's The Cool Kids. Sayre also appeared on HBO's The Comeback with Lisa Kudrow. They live in a world of their own and have been blocked on Twitter by Meghan McCain.