It Used to be Witches : A Journey Through Queer Cinema by Ryan Gilbey

'Sparkling . . . One of the best film critics around.' Literary Review

'Sparks with ideas, humour and wit . . . [a] brave, dizzying book.' Jon Savage, Observer

'A stunner . . . The future of criticism.' Brandon Taylor

Playfully blending personal memoir, criticism and candid new interviews with film-makers from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum, Ryan Gilbey's eclectic and revealing book is a non-chronological treasure-hunt through queer cinema past and present.

Format:Paperback / softback 352 pages
Publisher:Faber & Faber
Imprint:Faber & Faber
Edition:Main
ISBN:9780571381531
Published:4 Jun 2026
Classifications:Of specific Gay interest, Films, cinema, Media, information & communication industries
Weight:284g
Dimensions:129 x 198 x 24 (mm)