From music to movies,literature to dance - the arts have always been influenced by the workof LGBTQ people. LGBTQ+ Iconsspotlights the history and contributions of 50 pioneering artists who lived and worked around the world.
Bold,whimsical illustrations by David Lee Csicsko (The Skin You Live In) and concise bios from historian Owen Keehnen celebrate a diverse group of artists,from LGBTQ icons James Baldwin,Frida Kahlo,and Freddie Mercury to lesser-known colorful characters like vaudeville performer Ada "Bricktop"Smith,the toast of 1920s Paris cafe society who opened a queer-friendly club where all were welcomed,and Australian dandy Leigh Bowery,whose unapologetic flamboyance influenced an entire generation of fashion designers.
LGBTQ+ Iconsis an entertaining exploration of a part of history most people don't know is even missing. It will inspire readers young and old to be confident in who they are,and to take pride in their own creativity. Produced with premium materials,this book is a must-read for Pride month and a perfect collectible year-round!
Publisher: Trope Publishing Co.ISBN: 9781951963118Number of pages: 112Dimensions: 241 x 190 mm
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"A wonderful range of artistic disciplines,sexualities,and gender identities...An enriching addition to arts collections."-Booklist
"Packed with (Csicsko's) lively portraits of both famous and overlooked figures,(LGBTQ+ IconsandScience People)celebrate diversity,smarts,and creativity."-Chicago Magazine
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