Fritscher, Jack

Gay Pioneers: How Drummer Magazine Shaped Gay Popular Culture 1965-1999 (Eyewitness Drummer)

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ISBN 13:: 9781890834173
author:: Fritscher, Jack
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Palm Drive Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 572
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 3.2 centimeters (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Gay Studies,
Condition:: New
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£21.97

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Gay Pioneers: The Story of Drummer Magazine's Impact on Gay Popular Culture This oral history book tells the story of a pivotal moment in gay history, as Drummer magazine played a significant role in shaping the culture it reported on. From its early days in Los Angeles to its eventual move to San Francisco, Drummer was a groundbreaking publication that portrayed the desires and practices of the leather community. Through eyewitness accounts, letters, and interviews, Jack Fritscher reconstructs the story of Drummer's 24-year run, including the challenges it faced from censorship, politics, and the law. This book is a testament to the power of investigative journalism and the importance of preserving the history of marginalized communities. With its unique blend of fact and personal narrative, Gay Pioneers offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 20th-century leather culture and its enduring legacy.

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