My Pinup

In his memoir, Hilton Als explores the complexities of love, loss, power, desire, and race, including the downtown queer nightclub scene, the AIDS crisis, Prince, and his desire for true love.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 48 pages
Publication date: 18 November 2022
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation

In this captivating two-part memoir, the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Hilton Als skillfully blends the intricate tapestry of love, loss, power, desire, and race into a potent concoction. The result is a delightful and invigorating blend, with a bold kick akin to a mule, especially as Als incorporates the vibrant downtown queer nightclub scene, the devastating AIDS crisis, Prince's captivating presence in tight pants, a fateful peach pie, the iconic Dorothy Parker, and his yearning for genuine love. Als' writing is always surprising, stealthily poignant, and occasionally even painfully moving, as he delves into the depths of longing. He yearns for Prince, expressing a profound connection and admiration for his unique coloring and loneliness. Als' love for Prince knows no bounds, but he grapples with the societal perception of their fraternity, which seeks to extinguish it. Despite their deep commitment to each other, they struggle to comprehend the meaning of violence and the barriers that prevent them from sharing their love fully. The memoir explores the complexities of identity, prejudice, and the yearning for acceptance, shedding light on the struggles faced by marginalized communities and the power of love to transcend boundaries.

Weight: 52g
Dimension: 116 x 186 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780811234498