The Queer Bible by Jack Guinness

Format:Paperback / softback 320 pages
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:HQ
ISBN:9780008530501
Published:8 May 2025
Classifications:Literary essays, Anthologies (non-poetry), Social & cultural history, Social discrimination & inequality, Gay & Lesbian studies
Weight:692g
Dimensions:153 x 221 x 21 (mm)

Description
?We stand on the shoulders of giants. Now we learn their names.? A powerful, joyous, stunningly illustrated collection of essays by queer icons about the LGBTQ+ trailblazers throughout history who inspired them. From Elton John on Divine to Graham Norton on Armistead Maupin; Russell Tovey on David Robilliard to Lady Phyll on Moud Goba; Tan France on the Queer Eye cast to Mae Martin on Tim Curry, today?s queer heroes write about the icons that have provided a creative inspiration to them.

Other contributors include Amelia Abraham, Paula Akpan, Courtney Act, Munroe Bergdorf, Mykki Blanco, Joseph Cassara, David Furnish, Paul Flynn, Paris Lees, Juliet Jacques, Gus Kenworthy, Freddy McConnell, Paul Mendez, Mark Moore, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Hanne Gaby Odiele and Matthew Todd. Each essay is accompanied by exclusive, bespoke illustrations by queer or ally artists, to create a truly beautiful celebration of queer culture. Based on the popular website QueerBible.com, founded by model and activist Jack Guinness, this timely collection, edited by him, continues his mission ? to create a space dedicated to the celebration of queer history.

The Queer Bible is a love letter to the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies.