Queer London
- ISBN-10
- 1788841026
- ISBN-13
- 9781788841023
- Pages
- 176
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2021-03-08
- Publisher
- Acc Art Books
- Author
- Alim Kheraj
Description
* Focusing on London's vibrant LGBTQ scene* A guide to queer culture in London, past and present* Bars, clubs, shops, Pride events, charities and more* New volume in ACC Art Books' London seriesA new volume in ACC Art Books' London series, focusing on the capital's vibrant LGBTQ+ scene. Queer London is a timely and accessible introduction to the city through a LGBTQ+ lens, and will appeal to anyone with an interest in London's thriving queer landscape. Celebrating the diversity and innovation of queer individuals in London, both historically and today, Queer London features a range of bars, clubs, shops, Pride events, charities, community organisations, saunas and sex shops that cater to the LGBTQ community. Along with highlighted features on influential queer Londoners of the moment, this book delves into the cultural history of queerness in the capital, including events, organizations or venues that have sometimes been forgotten or overlooked, but which were of key importance to the community. From the long, illustrious queer history of Soho and the legendary drag balls at Porchester Hall, to the hottest clubs of the moment, Queer London is the go-to guide for anyone looking to engage with rich queer legacy of this nation's capital.
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Other editions
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- 2006-10-15
- 400 pages
- Paperback
- University of Chicago Press
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