Whatever Happened To Queer Happiness?

In his book "Whatever Happened to Queer Happiness?", Kevin Brazil explores the lives of artists and writers from the past and present, argues that art and literature should embrace the positive, ecstatic, and collective joy that queer culture produces, and offers a critique and a way of remaking the world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 266 pages
Publication date: 08 September 2022
Publisher: Influx Press

In this captivating and thought-provoking work of non-fiction, Kevin Brazil skillfully blends essay and memoir to delve into one of the most pressing concerns of our contemporary era: "Whatever happened to queer happiness?" Through an exploration of the lives of artists and writers from different eras, as well as the current discourse surrounding queerness, Brazil compellingly argues that art and literature must shift their focus away from celebrating the pain and struggles associated with queerness and instead embrace the abundant positive, ecstatic, and collective joy that queer culture brings forth.

Brazil's innovative ideas about queerness challenge the notion of individuality and shame, instead championing collectivity, commonality, and visions of shared pleasure. He offers both critique and a roadmap for remaking the world, presenting a timely, immensely readable, and fascinating book for all enthusiasts of creative non-fiction. "Whatever Happened to Queer Happiness?" is a literary masterpiece that will continue to resonate for years to come, leaving a lasting impact on its readers.

Dimension: 198 x 129 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781910312957