{"product_id":"now-you-see-her-how-lesbian-culture-won-over-america-9781476685816","title":"Now You See Her: How Lesbian Culture Won Over America","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eQueer women have been coming out of the media closet to enter the mainstream consciousness, and this book explores the rise of lesbian visibility since the 1990s with in-depth historical analyses of representation in sports, music, photography, comics, television, and cinema. Each chapter is complemented by an interview with soccer player and coach Saskia Webber, singer-songwriter Gretchen Phillips, photographer Lola Flash, cartoonist Alison Bechdel, and filmmakers Jamie Babbit and Anna Margarita Albelo. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 277 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 31 May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: McFarland \u0026amp; Co  Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver the past thirty years, a remarkable phenomenon has emerged: queer women have been courageously coming out of the media closet, paving the way for their integration into mainstream consciousness. This captivating book delves into the exhilarating rise of lesbian visibility since the 1990s, offering in-depth historical analyses of representation across various media platforms. From sports to music, photography to comics, television to cinema, each chapter is accompanied by an insightful interview, featuring prominent figures such as soccer player and coach Saskia Webber, singer-songwriter Gretchen Phillips, photographer Lola Flash, cartoonist Alison Bechdel, and filmmakers Jamie Babbit and Anna Margarita Albelo. These interviews shed light on the societal transformations that have shaped their remarkable careers, spanning from the vibrant riot grrrl movement of the early 1990s punk scene to the groundbreaking screen representations of queer culture in shows like \"The L Word\" and \"Orange Is the New Black.\" Through these captivating conversations, the book explores how lesbian presence has successfully infiltrated patriarchal strongholds, while also undergoing transformative changes in return. This insightful exploration uncovers the profound impact of queer women on media, culture, and society, serving as a testament to their resilience, creativity, and unwavering determination to break down barriers and forge a more inclusive and diverse future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 254 x 178 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781476685816\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anne Cremieux","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44284391031034,"sku":"9781476685816","price":62.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1686926967714_book.jpg?v=1687007657","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/now-you-see-her-how-lesbian-culture-won-over-america-9781476685816","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}