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'Brave, beautifully written and shrewdly researched . . . this is a riveting read by a writer at the top of her game.' The Times'Seldom have I read such an enthralling biography.' Literary Review'An exemplary Life, about a strange English writer of rare gifts and peculiar greatness.' Independent'As adventurous and intelligent as its roving subject.' Telegraph'Superb.' SpectatorA captivating authorised biography of the legendary writer Jan Morris. She was the twentieth century. Who wouldn't want to write her biography?When Jan Morris joined the 1953 Everest expedition and was first to get news of the ascent back to London, she became the most famous journalist in the world. So began a glittering career covering the Eichmann trial, interviewing Che Guevara and scooping the story of Suez collusion. Morris transitioned in the early seventies and documented the experience in Conundrum. She was a pioneer and her books, including Venice and the Pax Britannica trilogy, have inspired readers across the globe. Here, renowned travel writer and biographer Sara Wheeler uncovers the complexity of this twentieth-century icon to reveal a mosaic of contradictions. Morris's work conjured the spirit of place, yet her late masterpiece Trieste celebrates 'the meaning of nowhere'; she was a Welsh nationalist who wasn't Welsh; a preacher of kindness with a cruel side. This is a portrait of an astonishing life, and a scintillating story of longing, travel and never reaching home. 'Wonderful.' Paul Theroux'Brilliant.' Simon Jenkins'Superb.' Colin Thubron'Breathtakingly good.' Michael Palin

'Sand seems as alive as if she had just walked out of the room... quietly witty... fascinating' The Times 'Thought-provoking... written with energy, passion and commitment to its fascinating subject' Literary Review My friends will respect me, I hope, just as much under my jacket as under my dress... So take me for a man or a woman as you wish. By the age of thirty, the novelist who had been born Aurore Dupin in 1804 had become the internationally renowned George Sand. In English, her daring literary experiments were out-selling even Victor Hugo. But the legend of Sand herself scandalised Paris. Not only prodigiously talented but cigar-smoking, cross-dressing and promiscuous, she seemed to break all the rules society set for women.What can we learn from the way she lived? Was her iconoclasm simply an act of courage, a declaration of absolute autonomy? Or did her emotional and creative relationships with many of the leading figures of her day - from Fryderyk Chopin to Gustave Flaubert, and Alfred de Musset to Eugène Delacroix - form part of her dialogue with the world around her: a dialogue that is intrinsic to writing itself?In Becoming George, award-winning poet and biographer Fiona Sampson rehabilitates Sand as an intellectual and artistic giant, the beating heart of French literature in the nineteenth century. Too often underestimated in the century and a half since her death, she speaks to us today - about ecology, politics, society, gender - with brilliant prescience; a figure ahead of her time.Longlisted for the American Library in Paris Award 2026Praise for Fiona Sampson:'Fiona Sampson beautifully describes the "self-invention" of George Sand, the Romantic period's most famous woman writer, and in the process paints a vivid portrait of a world in the throes of political and artistic revolution.' Maurice Samuels, Professor of French, Yale University'Fiona Sampson is a sleuth of a biographer ... rarely has my jaw dropped on so many occasions while reading a biography.' Ysenda Maxtone Graham, Daily Mail on In Search of Mary Shelley'Brilliant, heart-stopping ... reads like a thriller, a memoir and a provocative piece of literary fiction all at the same time ... magical and compelling.' Charlotte Gordon, Washington Post on Two Way Mirror: The Life of Elizabeth Barrett Browning'If we get another literary biography [this year] as astute and feelingful as this one, we shall be lucky.' John Carey, The Sunday Times on In Search of Mary Shelley

A revealing and beautifully open memoir from pioneering industrial music artist, visual artist, and transgender icon Genesis P-Orridge <BR><BR> In this groundbreaking book spanning decades of artistic risk-taking, the inventor of “industrial music,” founder of Throbbing Gristle and Psychic TV, and world-renowned fine artist with COUM Transmissions Genesis P-Orridge (1950–2020) takes us on a journey searching for identity and their true self.<BR><BR> It is the story of a life of creation and destruction, where Genesis P-Orridge reveals their unwillingness to be stuck—stuck in one place, in one genre, or in one gender. Nonbinary is Genesis’s final work and is shared with hopes of being an inspiration to the newest generation of trailblazers and nonconformists.<BR><BR>Nonbinary is the intimate story of Genesis’s life, weaving the narrative of their history in COUM Transmissions, Throbbing Gristle, and Psychic TV. It also covers growing up in World War II’s fallout in Britain, contributing to the explosion of new music and radical art in the 1960s, and destroying visual and artistic norms throughout their entire life.<BR><BR> In addition to being a captivating memoir of a singular artist and musician, Nonbinary is also an inside look at one of our most remarkable cultural lives that will be an inspiration to fans of industrial music, performance art, the occult, and a life in the arts.

The first definitive biography of revolutionary activist Marsha P. Johnson-an iconic and trailblazing figure in LGBTQIA+ history-unveiling her life, profound impact, and enduring legacy."Thank God the revolution has begun, honey."Legend has it that after Marsha P. Johnson threw the first brick in the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, she picked up a shard of broken mirror to fix her makeup. This fearless moment embodies both the beauty and violence of the early LGBTQ+ rights movement-and the fabulous, tenacious charisma of Marsha herself.Yet despite the fact that Marsha's work as a gay liberation activist and drag queen helped spark the progress and continued protest we see today, there has been no definitive record of her life, loves, and lessons. Until now.Written with verve and sparkling prose, Black trans leader Tourmaline brings this iconic, scandalous, vital justice warrior to life in full colour for the first time. Through nearly two decades of research and unprecedented access, Tourmaline has become Marsha's leading archivist and handles her life and story with care, attention and a perfect dose of humour.This book will take readers into Marsha's childhood in New Jersey in the 1950s, to her dramatic and essential activism from the Stonewall Riots to the AIDS crisis, to her life creating radical art from the humblest means.Marsha didn't wait to be freed; she declared herself free and told the world to catch up. MARSHA honours the fullness of her life and will give this remarkable figure her rightful place in history. Her story promises to inspire readers to live as their most liberated, unruly, vibrant, and whole selves.

This is a wild, raw and hilarious memoir that charts Dylan's first year of transitioning - which was extensively documented through her viral TikTok series 'Days of Girlhood' - and the chaos that ensued. Written in true and authentic Dylan style in a combination of journal-style entries and essays, the book tackles mental health struggles, feminism, religion, internet trolls and more. It's 100% honest and 100% Dylan.<BR><BR>'The thing that my videos lack is backstory. Granular moments or revelations that deserve to be enjoyed in a more personal way. As a trans human sharing my vulnerabilities, I have to be very sure that I am ready to disclose sensitive topics. My videos have free range for anyone, including the haters, to enjoy. This book would be a safety blanket to invite my true allies under, to share the personal and scary truth of my life as a trans influencer with the right crowd.'

The acclaimed Top 10 Sunday Times best-seller on our search for love<BR><BR><BR>'Uncommonly wise and honest. Love in Exile flooded me with a sense of continuity and hope. A masterpiece, from start to finish' - Maggie Nelson<BR><BR>Shon Faye grew up quietly obsessed with the feeling that love was not for her. Not just romantic love: the secret fear of her own unworthiness penetrated every aspect and corner of her life. It was a fear that would erupt in destructive, counterfeit versions of the real love she craved: addictions and short-lived romances that were either euphoric and fantastical, or excruciatingly painful and unhinged, often both. Faye's experience of the world as a trans woman, who grew up visibly queer, exacerbated her fears. But, as she confronted her damaging ideas about love and lovelessness, she came to realize that this sense of exclusion is symptomatic of a much larger problem in our culture.<BR><BR>Love, she argues, is as much a collective question as a personal one. Yet our collective ideals of love have developed in a society which is itself profoundly sick and loveless; in which consumer capitalism sells us ever new, engrossing fantasies of becoming more loved or lovable. In this highly politicized terrain, boundaries are purposefully drawn to keep some in and to keep others out. Those who exist outside them are ignored, denigrated, exiled.<BR><BR>In Love in Exile, Shon Faye shows love is much greater than the narrow ideals we have been taught to crave so desperately that we are willing to bend and break ourselves to fit them. Wise, funny, unsparing, and suffused with a radical clarity, this is a book of and for our times: for seeing and knowing love, in whatever form it takes, is the meaning of life itself.<BR>

***Limitierte Auflage mit Farbschnitt, solange der Vorrat reicht***Als erstes trans Model, das Germany's Next Topmodel gewinnt, schreibt Alex Mariah Peter Geschichte - doch ihr Weg ist facettenreicher als nur dieses eine Thema, das die Berichterstattung nicht müde wird, zu betonen. Er verläuft zwischen Zweifel und Unsicherheit, Internet und Selbstdarstellung, Erwartungshaltung und Widerstand.Wie fühlt es sich an, wenn alle eine Meinung zu deinem Körper haben - und du selbst die Letzte bist, die sich darin zu Hause fühlt?Was passiert, wenn man nicht in Schubladen passt - aber plötzlich alle hineinsehen wollen?Offen, kraftvoll und berührend berichtet Alex Mariah Peter von Kindheit und Einsamkeit, Herkunft und Identität, von Schönheit und Schmerz, Übergriffigkeit, Verlust und einem medialen Rampenlicht, das nicht immer wärmt. In einer Welt, die ständig definiert, wer man sein darf, wagt sie den mutigsten Schritt: ihre Geschichte selbst zu erzählen, um als ganze Person gesehen zu werden - nicht trotz, sondern wegen allem, was dazugehört.

Winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2025A Sunday Times Best Book of 2025A Guardian Best Sports Book 2025A unique memoir from British cycling's most fascinating competitor.In the summer of 2020, sportswriter David Walsh invited Pippa York began a series of journeys following the Tour de France. A nostalgic voyage through the world's most competitive bike race - for Walsh it was the chance to get to know the Tour's most enigmatic riders. For York, it was a chance to revisit the race she had ridden eleven times as Robert Millar.This book is the result - a unique and captivating sporting odyssey. The Escapeblends the details of Pippa and David's journeys with the iconic landmarks of the Tour de France to explore her early years in working-class Glasgow, her entry into competitive cycling, the psychological demands of the sport, and how they shaped her personality. It recounts her career highs and lows, life after racing, and her transition in her 40s.Touching on doping, gender in sport, and the everyday magic of the Tour, The Escape is an unforgettable travelogue and a candid, one-of-a-kind memoir from one of cycling's most enigmatic competitors.

Der NYT-Bestseller der weltberühmten Sängerin und Schauspielerin!Wicked gehört mittlerweile zum Standardrepertoire in jeder Musicalausbildung. Auch Cynthia Erivo erlernte die Musik schon lange, bevor genau diese ihr Leben verändern würde. Jetzt ist sie eine der bekanntesten Schauspielerinnen und Sängerinnen der Welt und beweist, dass sich selbst zu entdecken eine niemals endende Reise ist.In bewegenden, persönlichen Anekdoten beschreibt sie, wie sie als queere Schwarze Frau im Showbusiness ihren Platz gefunden hat. Erivo schildert die Herausforderungen, mit denen sie konfrontiert war, und zeigt, wie ihre sensible Emotionalität und ihr unermüdliches Durchhaltevermögen sie an die Spitze gebracht haben. Sie ermutigt Leserinnen und Leser, ihre Träume kompromisslos zu verfolgen, auch wenn der Weg schwierig sein mag. Ihr Buch ist nicht nur eine persönliche Erzählung, sondern auch ein kraftvolles Manifest für Diversität und Selbstakzeptanz. Cynthia Erivo inspiriert damit nicht nur die nächste Generation von Künstlerinnen, sondern alle, die ihre Träumen leben wollen.

A sharply personal and expansive essay collection dedicated to the strange and absurd beauty of horror films, exploring the complications of gender, the insidiousness of class ascension, and the latent violence hidden in our own uncanny reflections.

A NEW YORK TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2024<BR><BR>'A joy' THE WASHINGTON POST<BR><BR>'Vibrant' LIT HUB<BR><BR>'Moving' THE NEW YORK TIMES<BR><BR>'Powerful' NEW YORKER<BR><BR>Lucy Sante has often felt like an outsider. Born in Belgium to conservative Catholic working-class parents, she was transplanted to the United States without ever entirely settling here. But a feeling of home finally arrived when she moved to New York City in the early 1970s amidst her fellow bohemians. Through those electric years, some of her friends would die young, from drugs and AIDS, and others would become jarringly famous. Lucy flirted with both fates, on her way to building a glittering career as a writer. But she could never shake that feeling.<BR><BR>When she was finally ready, Lucy decided to confront the façade she'd been presenting to everyone, including herself, over these years. I Heard Her Call My Name is the story of that confrontation, of a life with a missing piece that with transition, falls into place. This a memoir of grace and wit that parses the issues of gender identity and far beyond with unbounding humility and hope.<BR><BR>'Radical, humble and wise' HERMIONE HOBY<BR><BR>'An astonishing, once-in-a-lifetime achievement' HUA HSU<BR><BR>'Vivid, encompassing and compassionate' CATHERINE LACEY

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER<BR>INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER<BR><BR>'Singular' Daily Telegraph<BR>'Powerful' New York Times<BR>'Vital' i<BR>'Vivid... Moving... Juicy' NPR<BR>'A profoundly talented writer' Elizabeth Day<BR>'Raw, harrowing, and often heartbreaking' LA Times<BR>'Written by a sensitive soul' Guardian<BR><BR>Before the world premiere of Juno Elliot Page was on the edge of self-discovery. But with Juno's massive success and his dreams coming true, Elliot found himself trapped by the spotlight and the pressure to perform was suffocating him. Until enough was enough. From chasing down secret love affairs to battling body image and working through his difficult childhood, Pageboy is a beautiful, intimate book about searching for ourselves and our place in the world.<BR><BR>'An emotional read, delivered in image-drenched prose.' Washington Post<BR>'The emergence of our true selves is all of our life's work. Pageboy helps chart the course.' Jamie Lee Curtis<BR>'Pageboy is like listening to a friend... Now is an excellent time to read this humanizing and well-written memoir.' Associated Press

Die faszinierende Biografie einer Vorreiterin queerer LebensentwürfeCatharina Linck war die letzte Frau, die in Europa wegen der 'Unzucht mit einem Weybe' hingerichtet wurde. Aufgewachsen im Waisenhaus in Halle, legte sie schon als Fünfzehnjährige Männerkleider an, nannte sich Anastasius Rosenstengel und 'caressierte' mit einem 'von Leder gemachten ausgestopfften Männlichen Glied' zahlreiche 'schöne Weibspersonen'. Nach unsteten Wanderjahren als Prophet einer pietistischen Sekte kämpfte er als Musketier im Spanischen Erbfolgekrieg, desertierte und arbeitete als Handwerker, ehe er 1717 in Halberstadt eine andere Frau heiratete. Von der argwöhnischen Schwiegermutter enttarnt und verraten, wurde Catharina Linck der Inquisitionsprozess gemacht, und der preußische König Friedrich Wilhelm I. verurteilte sie persönlich zum Tode.Kenntnisreich und voller Sympathie erzählt Angela Steidele die verblüffende Lebensgeschichte einer furchtlosen Frau aus ärmlichen Verhältnissen, die mit Witz und Abenteuerlust alle Grenzen sprengte, die ihr durch Geschlecht und Stand gesetzt waren. Ergänzt um die - aus heutiger Sicht - skurrilen Gerichtsakten verändert In Männerkleidern unseren Blick auf die Frühe Neuzeit und gleicht dabei einem Schelmenroman voll tragischer Komik.

Das Leben der Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, 1928 in Berlin geboren, war ein ungewöhnliches: Die trans Frau wuchs unter einem tyrannischen Vater im nationalsozialistischen Deutschland auf und eröffnete 1960 mit ihrer Sammlung, die sie unter widrigsten Umständen zusammengetragen hatte, das Gründerzeitmuseum im Gutshaus Mahlsdorf. Die schwule und couragierte Aktivistin, die sich auch gegen das SED-System behauptete, emigrierte 1997 aufgrund neonazistischer Angriffe nach Schweden und starb 2002.Ihre spannende Autobiografie, die 1992 zum ersten Mal erschien, ist aufwühlend, witzig, frivol - und auch nach 30 Jahren noch aktuell. Mit der Neuauflage kehrt "Ich bin meine eigene Frau" endlich wieder zurück in den Buchhandel.

Nach "Große Freiheit" taucht Rocko Schamoni erneut ein in die brodelnde Szene der sechziger und siebziger Jahre in Hamburg, wo jenseits der bürgerlichen moralischen Vorstellungen ein freies, ungezügeltes Leben gefeiert wird.Im Zentrum steht die Freundschaft von Joska Pintschovius zu Heino Jaeger, einem hochbegabten Künstler, Stimmenimitator und Satiriker, der kultisch als "Meister" verehrt wird. Und am Ende an seiner seelischen Durchlässigkeit verglühen wird. Die Verbindung aus Genialität und Wahnsinn fasziniert den Erzähler und Chronisten Schamoni, der sich in der Ergründung dieses Lebens persönlicher und verletzlicher zeigt als je zuvor.

“Drag embodies the queer possibility that exists within each of us—the infinite ways in which gender, good taste, and art can be lived.” –Sasha VelourThis book is a quilt, piecing together memoir, LGBTQ+ history, and queer theory into a living portrait of an artist and an art. Within these pages, illustrated throughout with photos and original artwork, Sasha Velour illuminates drag as a unique form of expression with a rich history and a revolutionary spirit.Each chapter strips off a new layer, removing one tantalizing glove and then another, to reveal all the twists and turns in the life of a queen. In this compelling drag queen memoir, Sasha recalls her own journey, from the women who raised her, to learning the craft of an artist, to success, disaster, and more, as she also uncovers the history of queer life around the world that made it all possible.From shamans to “fairies balls,” empresses to RuPaul’s Drag Race (and beyond), The Big Reveal chronicles and celebrates our shared queer pasts. “If we want to be seen as legendary,” writes Sasha, “we have to weave ourselves into history.”From an iconoclastic drag queen comes an equally singular, thought-provoking manifesto and powerful work of social commentary that brings necessary and sparkling substance to our understanding of drag, queerness, beauty, and liberation!This groundbreaking work uncovers the art, history, and revolution of drag:- Drag History Revealed: Journey from ancient shamans and Victorian “fairies balls” to the queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race and beyond.- Art and Performance: Explore how drag illuminates queer possibility, piecing together memoir, history, and theory with stunning photos and original artwork.- Gender Expression: A singular, thought-provoking manifesto that challenges our understanding of queerness, beauty, and what it means to live authentically.- A Revolutionary Spirit: Follow Sasha Velour's own journey of self-discovery, from the women who raised her to finding her voice and community in a revolutionary art form.

Real talk about transgender experiences from Gigi Gorgeous and Gottmik<BR><BR>In this fabulous, fashion-forward guide, transgender icons Gigi Gorgeous and Gottmik discuss the ins and outs of being transgender with their honest, hilarious, and GORGEOUS tales of what it means to be true to oneself-and they've picked up a few friends along the way.<BR><BR><BR>Whether you're embarking on your own transgender journey or seeking the knowledge to be the best ally you can be, there is something to be learned from every story they tell.<BR><BR><BR>Join the conversation with Gigi and Gottmik as they get real with discussions on:<BR>-the gender and sexuality spectrums<BR>-the experience of coming out<BR>-navigating gendered public restrooms<BR>-parenting transgender children<BR>-the concepts of physical and internal transitions<BR>-tips and tricks for more masculine or feminine features<BR>-cosmetic and confirmation surgery<BR><BR><BR>The T Guide also includes anecdotes and advice from advocates, allies, and activists across the gender spectrum. Contributors include U.S. Senator Sarah McBride, musician Adam Lambert, and the iconic Paris Hilton.

There is nothing stronger than a broken woman who has rebuilt herself.' Hannah Gadsby, Nanette<BR><BR>Multi-awardwinning Hannah Gadsby transformed comedy with her show Nanette, even as she declared that she was quitting stand-up. Now, she takes us through the defining moments in her life that led to the creation of Nanette and her powerful decision to tell the truth - no matter the cost.<BR><BR>Gadsby's unique stand-up special Nanette was a viral success that left audiences captivated by her blistering honesty and her ability to create both tension and laughter in a single moment. But while her worldwide fame might have looked like an overnight sensation, her path from open mic to the global stage was hard-fought and anything but linear.<BR><BR>Ten Steps to Nanette traces Gadsby's growth as a queer person from Tasmania - where homosexuality was illegal until 1997 - to her ever-evolving relationship with comedy, to her struggle with adult diagnoses of autism and ADHD, and finally to the backbone of Nanette - the renouncement of self-deprecation, the rejection of misogyny, and the moral significance of truth-telling.<BR><BR>Equal parts harrowing and hilarious, Ten Steps to Nanette continues Gadsby's tradition of confounding expectations and norms, properly introducing us to one of the most explosive, formative voices of our time.

Lil Nas X has become one of the most influential people in music according to TIME and Forbes magazines. The multi-award-winning rapper who is breaking down glass ceilings being a gay man in hip-hop with a big hit called "Old Town Road". This comic book biography tells the story of Lil Nas X childhood in Atlanta to international superstardom. In 2019, he released a remix featuring Billy Ray Cyrus that generated him further fame. His videos have earned over 600 million views on TikTok. Check out this 22-page comic book featuring the rise to FAME of Lil Nas X. Special cover by famed comic book artist Joe Phillips. The FAME comic line has been embraced by the media and featured on several television news outlets including The Today Show, The View, E! News, The Tonight Show, and CNN. The series has also been featured in many publications such as Vanity Fair, MTV, Time. and Rolling Stone.

" . . . the most compelling and informative account of the intersex experience that I have ever seen. This book is a triumph."David Gushee, Professor of Christian Ethics, author of Changing Our Mind: The Landmark Call for Inclusion of LGBTQ ChristiansCynthia, an adjunct professor with a trunk full of ungraded papers and snack wrappers, has been an LGBTQIA+ ally for years-in convenient ways. She enjoys the company of her queer friends-but her support isn't risky; it hasn't cost her anything. Until she meets Danny. The youngest child in a conservative religious family, Danny played the role of dutiful daughter-Dani, with an "i"-which was safer than jeopardizing faith and family. Seemingly born female, yet desperate to be seen as the boy and then man he is, Danny kept playing along, until his life and health depended on one thing: the truth.Told in both Danny's and Cynthia's voices, Intersexion is a moving, hopeful exploration of the cost of being known-as an intersex minority, ally, or asker of difficult questions-and what it means to come into one's own. It's a book for anyone craving a more authentic life. It's a story about the intersections we find ourselves in by no choice of our own, and the life-giving choices we can make.Sometimes in life we reach an intersection where we must pick either safety or stepping into life as our true selves. It's a moment of courage, vision, and finding our voice.Named on the Top 34 LGTBQ Christian Books of 2022 by Q SpiritSelected for Season Six of the Unashamed Love Collective