{"product_id":"from-gay-to-z-a-queer-compendium-hardcover","title":"From Gay to Z: A Queer Compendium - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJustin Sayre\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis illustrated compendium celebrates LGBTQIA+ history and culture, written by and according to culture icon Justin Elizabeth Sayre!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBased on Sayre's five-part show in New York City, \u003ci\u003eFrom Gay to Z\u003c\/i\u003e is a humorous collection of the rich legacy of gay culture, told through the letters of the alphabet. From ABBA to addiction, hair and makeup to HIV, Fannie Flagg to fierce, Sayre offers their own perspective on the things that have influenced gay culture today, including iconic figures, historical moments, ongoing issues in the LGBTQIA+ community, and everything in between. As gay culture is always evolving and different for everyone, this book does not serve as a definitive guide--instead, Sayre encourages readers to use this knowledge to reflect on the things that have informed their personal identities. Engagingly written and beautifully designed, \u003ci\u003eFrom Gay to Z\u003c\/i\u003e is a distinctive and dynamic look at gay culture for LGBTQIA+ readers everywhere. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSTRONG VOICE AND ENGAGING CONTENT: Sayre's writing is lively, engaging, and rich. The entries have their own style and contain humorous anecdotes, facts, commentary, and more--all told through Sayre's animated yet authoritative voice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBELOVED, WELL-KNOWN AUTHOR: Sayre is active and well-known in the LGBTQIA+ community and beyond. They've been recognized as one of \"LA's 16 Most Talented LGBT Comics\" by Frontiers Magazine, and their debut comedy album, \u003ci\u003eThe Gay Agenda\u003c\/i\u003e, was named one of 2016's \"Best Things in Comedy\" by The Comedy Bureau. They host their own podcast, \u003ci\u003eSparkle \u0026amp; Circulate\u003c\/i\u003e, where they interview performers, writers, and other creative minds of the LGBTQIA+ community. As an activist, Justin's charity benefit show, \"Night of a Thousand Judys,\" raises money for the Ali Forney Center for Homeless LGBTQIA+ youth and is now in its 7th year. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- LGBTQIA+ people of all ages\u003cbr\u003e- Fans of \u003ci\u003eTrixie and Katya's Guide to Modern Womanhood\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Those looking for a birthday or holiday gift for their LGBTQIA+ friends and family\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJustin Elizabeth Sayre is a playwright and performer who Michael Musto called, \"Oscar Wilde meets Whoopi Goldberg.\" Sayre is a fixture of the Downtown Cabaret Scene in New York, first with their long-running monthly show, \u003ci\u003eThe Meeting of the International Order of Sodomites\u003c\/i\u003e at Joe's Pub\/The Public Theatre. Their show, \u003ci\u003eThe GAyBC's\u003c\/i\u003e, a five-part series on which this book is based also ran at Joe's Pub. Sayre has written a series of YA Novels, \u003ci\u003eHusky, Pretty\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMean\u003c\/i\u003e, released by Penguin Books. Sayre has also written for Television, working with Michael Patrick King on his Hit CBS comedy, \u003ci\u003e2 Broke Girls\u003c\/i\u003e and most recently on Fox's \u003ci\u003eThe Cool Kids\u003c\/i\u003e. Sayre also appeared on HBO's \u003ci\u003eThe Comeback\u003c\/i\u003e with Lisa Kudrow. They live in a world of their own and have been blocked on Twitter by Meghan McCain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 10, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768463327520,"sku":"9781452178028","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/aad21589583a49899003ed1e147641d4.webp?v=1780330394","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/from-gay-to-z-a-queer-compendium-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}