ISBN: 9780802147202 - gay metropolis: the landmark history of gay life in america (10 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Now featuring an updated introduction commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall "The landmark portrait of 20th-century New York viewed through the eyes of gay New Yorkers." -New York Observer A New York Times Notable Book of the Year and winner of a Lambda Literary Award, The Gay Metropolis is a landmark saga of struggle and triumph that was instantly recognized as the most authoritative and substantial work of its kind. Now, for the fiftieth anniversary of the Stonewall uprisings, Charles Kaiser has brought this history into the twenty-first century. In this new edition he covers the three court cases that lead to the revolutionary legalization of gay marriage in America, as well as shifts toward inclusion in mainstream pop culture, with the Oscar-winning films Brokeback Mountain and Call Me By Your Name. Filled with astounding anecdotes and searing tales of heartbreak and transformation, it provides a decade-by-decade account of the rise and acceptance of gay life and identity since the 1940s. From the making of West Side Story to the catastrophic era of AIDS, and with a dazzling cast of characters--including Leonard Bernstein, Montgomery Clift, Alfred Hitchcock, John F. Kennedy, and RuPaul--this is a vital telling of American history.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

paperback. Zustand: Used-Like New. Clean copy. May have remainder mark.

paperback. Zustand: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. reprint edition. 438 pages. 8.75x6.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. reprint edition. 438 pages. 8.75x6.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New.

[978-0-8021-4720-2] 2019. (Mass market paperback) Very good. xxvi, 438pp. 8vo. The saga of the struggle, fusion, and triumph of the Stonewall Riots (1969). Published for the 50th anniversary of the riots with the hope that the newest generation of Americans will find and have the courage, the power, and the wisdom to affirm equality for everyone. Black and white photographs. Light wear. Renmains internally clean and bright; very good copy. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Now featuring an updated introduction commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall'The landmark portrait of 20th-century New York viewed through the eyes of gay New Yorkers.' -New York ObserverA New York Times Notable Book of the Year and winner of a Lambda Literary Award, The Gay Metropolis is a landmark saga of struggle and triumph that was instantly recognized as the most authoritative and substantial work of its kind. Now, for the fiftieth anniversary of the Stonewall uprisings, Charles Kaiser has brought this history into the twenty-first century. In this new edition he covers the three court cases that lead to the revolutionary legalization of gay marriage in America, as well as shifts toward inclusion in mainstream pop culture, with the Oscar-winning films Brokeback Mountain and Call Me By Your Name.Filled with astounding anecdotes and searing tales of heartbreak and transformation, it provides a decade-by-decade account of the rise and acceptance of gay life and identity since the 1940s. From the making of West Side Story to the catastrophic era of AIDS, and with a dazzling cast of characters-including Leonard Bernstein, Montgomery Clift, Alfred Hitchcock, John F. Kennedy, and RuPaul-this is a vital telling of American history.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Zustand: New.