Gay Agenda A Modern Queer History & Handbook is a joyful celebration of the LGBTQ+ community's development, history, and culture, compiled by illustrators and queer power couple Ashley Molesso and Chessie Needham of the popular stationery company Ash + Chess. This hardcover keepsake is packed with facts, trivia, timelines, charts, and 100 full-color illustrations that bring decades of queer life vividly to the page.
Inside, engaging descriptions and helpful features illuminate the transformation of the community, highlighting its struggles, achievements, landmarks, and contributions. Historical queer icons and events sit alongside handy LGBTQ+ acronym definitions, making this an inviting guide for readers at any stage of learning. It salutes the celebrities, politicians, entrepreneurs, and everyday citizens who have shaped gay life and society itself.
From James Baldwin and Marsha P. Johnson to the Pink Triangle, the Rainbow Flag, Stonewall, and Obergefell, this book is a nostalgic look back for older generations, an archive for younger readers, and a warm introduction for anyone curious about queer history. It makes a thoughtful gift for allies and community members alike.
Key Features
- Hardcover format with 176 pages
- 100 full-color illustrations throughout
- Facts, trivia, timelines, and charts
- Historical icons, events, and LGBTQ+ acronym definitions
- Written and designed by Ashley Molesso and Chessie Needham
Specifications
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 176
- Publisher: Harper Collins
- ISBN: 9780062944559
Gay Agenda A Modern Queer History & Handbook is a magnificent digest honoring all LGBTQ+ people and the ongoing fight to gain and maintain equality for all.