- Hardcover: 224 pages
- Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd; Television tie-in edition edition (7 Mar 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1854792059
- ISBN-13: 978-1854792051
- Product Dimensions: 24.9 x 17.5 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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This work examines the history of homosexuality in the 20th century. The book begins with Oscar Wilde being accused of the "unspeakable crime" and continues through the emergence of the Gay Liberation Front and Gay Pride marches in the 1990s. It includes the real-life experiences of gay and lesbian people. These experiences range from people in the Forces to those who openly parade their sexuality as drag queens, and from working class through to aristocracy struggles for acceptance in society. All these accounts are set against the social history of the era placing each experience into its historical context. The illustrations include those of gay icons Marlene Dietrich and Greta Garbo, CND campaigner Pat Arrowsmith, Lord Montagu, Sir John Gielgud, and other famous gay men and women, as well as personal photo album snaps of the interviewees. The book is a TV tie-in with the 1997 BBC2 series, "It's Not Unusual".
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Homosexuality, to paraphrase Philip Larkin, began in 1918, between the death of Queen Victoria and Marlene's debut on screen. Read the first page
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This was the first gay-themed book I read and what a joy it is. It takes you through a comprehensive history of being gay in the UK in the 20th Century. I've never been much of a reader but this book was gripping. I found it by turns humorous and moving. When I had reached the end, I went right back to the beginning and read it again. It's a wonderful book, lovingly written and what comes through most is the humanity of the people whose stories are told. The respect with which Alkarim Jivani imbues the tales within the book makes for an uplifting and enjoyable journey. I cannot recommend this volume highly enough. It is a thoroughly good read and made me realise that I could be happy and gay. Thank you Mr Jivani.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
An excellent book and a gripping but easy read.
You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll make another cup of tea and stay up far too long reading it and be late for work the next morning.
I've bought this book three times now so beware. If you lend it out you might never get it back again. :-)
You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll make another cup of tea and stay up far too long reading it and be late for work the next morning.
I've bought this book three times now so beware. If you lend it out you might never get it back again. :-)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Hidden history with a vengeance. Well-written, with many quotes from people who lived through the different periods, this book should be read by every student (or teacher) of British history.
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