A Great Gay Book: Stories of Growth, Belonging & Other Queer Possibilities

A Great Gay Book: Stories of Growth, Belonging & Other Queer Possibilities is a beautifully designed collection of art, essays, short fiction, poetry, interviews, profiles, and photography from the archives of the beloved queer magazine Hello Mr., as well as new material from many of today's biggest LGBTQ+ creatives. The book celebrates the collective power of the LGBTQ+ community and features notable artists and writers such as Jeremy Atherton Lin, Lady Bunny, Alexander Chee, Garth Greenwell, Saeed Jones, Wesley Morris, Chani Nicholas, Tommy Pico, Brontez Purnell, LJ Roberts, Mathew Rodriguez, Antwaun Sargent, Fran Tirado, Ocean Vuong, Bryan Washington, John Waters, Kehinde Wiley, J Wortham, Hanya Yanagihara, and many more. Philadelphia Gay News praises the anthology for its compelling entries and memorable essays and interviews, making it valuable for a wider audience.

Format: Hardback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 06 June 2024
Publisher: Abrams

A Great Gay Book: Stories of Growth, Belonging, and Other Queer Possibilities is a stunningly curated compilation of art, essays, short fiction, poetry, interviews, profiles, and photography from the archives of the beloved queer magazine Hello Mr., as well as new material from many of today's most prominent LGBTQ+ creatives. Founded by Ryan Fitzgibbon in 2012, Hello Mr. emerged as a groundbreaking indie magazine, becoming the inaugural platform for some of the most esteemed queer voices of a generation. With over a decade of dedication and the publishing prowess of Abrams, Fitzgibbon has crafted an astonishing testament to our collective strength in A Great Gay Book.

Notable artists and writers featured in this captivating anthology include Jeremy Atherton Lin, Lady Bunny, Alexander Chee, Garth Greenwell, Saeed Jones, Wesley Morris, Chani Nicholas, Tommy Pico, Brontez Purnell, LJ Roberts, Mathew Rodriguez, Antwaun Sargent, Fran Tirado, Ocean Vuong, Bryan Washington, John Waters, Kehinde Wiley, J Wortham, Hanya Yanagihara, and many more.

Philadelphia Gay News applauds this "exciting anthology" and adds: "The entries are compelling enough to enjoy back-to-back-to-back, but they are also worth savoring. . . . Fitzgibbon wisely juxtaposes text and images, so the flow of the book never feels too dense. There are several memorable essays and interviews that are original to this volume. . . . [and] brief entries featuring key queer voices in contemporary gay literature. It is valuable that these entries are now available to reach a wider audience."

Weight: 1436g
Dimension: 249 x 176 x 45 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781419766787