From music to movies, literature to dance ā the arts have always
been influenced by the work of LGBTQ people. LGBTQ+
IconsĀ spotlights the history and contributions of 50
pioneering artists who lived and worked around the world. Bold,
whimsical illustrations by David Lee Csicsko (The Skin You Live In)
and concise bios from historian Owen Keehnen celebrate a diverse
group of artists, from LGBTQ icons James Baldwin, Frida Kahlo, and
Freddie Mercury to lesser-known colorful characters like vaudeville
performer Ada āBricktopā Smith, the toast of 1920s Paris cafeĢ
society who opened a queer-friendly club where all were welcomed,
and Australian dandy Leigh Bowery, whose unapologetic flamboyance
influenced an entire generation of fashion designers. LGBTQ+
IconsĀ is an entertaining exploration of a part of history
most people donāt know is even missing. It will inspire readers
young and old to be confident in who they are, and to take pride in
their own creativity. Produced with premium materials, this book is
a must-read for Pride month and a perfect collectible year-round!
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