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Publication
New York : Warner Books, c1995.
Description
Out in All Directions takes the mystery out of gay and lesbian history, lifts the lid off pink politics and paints the town lavender with every aspect of gay life, culture and community.
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LibraryThing member simchaboston
Overall, this book does a good job of describing gay and lesbian history and culture, in all its breadth and depth. The best parts are the various personal essays on coming out, dealing with racial as well as sexual identity, and other topics. I could do without the lists of various figures who may
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or may not have been gay -- I'd rather have fewer listings (of confirmed GLBT folks) with more biographical information. Show Less
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Awards
Lambda Literary Award (Nominee — 1995)
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Original publication date
1997
Physical description
xvi, 635 p.; 24 cm
ISBN
9780446518222
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