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Favorite Gay, Lesbian, Bi-, and Trans- Books and Movies
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PoMoSexuals: Challenging Assumptions About Gender and SexualityPoMoSexuals: Challenging Assumptions About Gender and Sexuality by Carol Queen
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A brilliant collection of essays that will challenge all your assumptions about gender. Classic!
My Gender Workbook: How to Become a Real Man, a Real Woman, the Real You, or Something Else EntirelyMy Gender Workbook: How to Become a Real Man, a Real Woman, the Real You, or Something Else Entirely by Kate Bornstein
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A wonderful "beginner's" book for trans- theory. Much lighter and more fun than "PomoSexual." Certainly more accessible.
All About My MotherAll About My Mother
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My favorite Almodovar movie - Here he seems less interested in "shock value" and more focused on telling a wonderful story. Trans- characters abound!!!
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (New Line Platinum Series)Hedwig and the Angry Inch (New Line Platinum Series)
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My #1 Favorite Movie of all Time. Disregard those who compare it to "Rocky Horror Picture Show." This is far more than a "campy" musical - It's SO much more than that.
How Long Has This Been Going On (Stonewall Inn Editions)How Long Has This Been Going On (Stonewall Inn Editions) by Ethan Mordden
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Though the writing is only good, and not "great," this book is a wonderful historical-fiction overview of gay history in the U.S. over the past few decades.
Girl Walking BackwardsGirl Walking Backwards by Bett Williams
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Super enjoyable story with a female, teenage main character who, amongst other things, has to deal with her sexual preference for women. Really, really great book and funny as hell!
And the Band Played OnAnd the Band Played On
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Excellent docu-drama about the Republicans' indifference to a mysterious new disease that seemed to only be killing gay men, and of the scientists who tried to find a cure despite the lack of funding.
Flesh and the Word: 2An AnthologyFlesh and the Word: 2An Anthology
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An anthology of erotic fiction that's actually well-written??? Who'd'a'thunk it? Really, really good...
Public Sex: The Culture of Radical SexPublic Sex: The Culture of Radical Sex by Pat Califia
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Pat Califia is one of the most fascinating thinkers/writers/gender-pioneers of our time. His nonfiction is brilliant and thought provoking, his erotica is "dirty" in all the best ways...
The World of Normal BoysThe World of Normal Boys by K. M. Soehnlein
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Excellent gay fiction... I really, really enjoyed this.
Torch Song Trilogy [VHS]Torch Song Trilogy [VHS]
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If Neil Simon, in his prime, had written a "gay" theatre piece, this is probably what it would have looked like. At times Hilarious, Tragic, and Heart-Warming, this film is a must-see!
Surprising MyselfSurprising Myself by Christopher Bram
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Despite a truly lame title, this book is one of my favorite "Coming-Out" novels... good stuff!
The Celluloid Closet (Special Edition)The Celluloid Closet (Special Edition)
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This documentary looks at gay/lesbian roles in Hollywood movies throughout the 20th century. Some of this stuff will really make you laugh, but the overall message is quite serious and well-made.
Pedro and MePedro and Me by Judd Winick
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Auto-biographical Graphic Novel by Judd Winick. He and Pedro Zamora originally met through MTV's "The Real World." Pedro was HIV-positive and, at first, Winick is unable to see beyond the disease...
Small Favors Volume 1 (Small Favors: Girly Porno Comic Collection) (v. 1)Small Favors Volume 1 (Small Favors: Girly Porno Comic Collection) (v. 1) by Colleen Coover
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Sweet, light-hearted lesbian erotica.. this book collects the first four issues of the series. Very playful and sweet...
In September, the Light Changes: The Stories of Andrew HolleranIn September, the Light Changes: The Stories of Andrew Holleran by Andrew Holleran
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Andrew Holleran's classic, "Dancer From the Dance" is one of my favorite novels. Here, Holleran presents us with a collection of his finest short stories. (Gay-themed)
Dream Boy: A NovelDream Boy: A Novel by Jim Grimsley
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Disturbing but beautiful coming-out/coming-of-age novel. It'll get ya right in the gut...
The HoursThe Hours
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"The Hours" isn't a 'Queer' film, per se.. it's a superb film in which most of the central characters happen to not be heterosexual. I LOVE this movie!!!
Myth and Sexuality (Meridian)Myth and Sexuality (Meridian) by Jamake Highwater
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