GAY ICONS

GAY ICONS
Richard Dyer & Sandi Toksvig

 

A long overdue book to recognise the important role of gay icons, and their contribution to contemporary culture and society. The question of what it means to be a 'gay icon' is explored by ten high-profile figures. Each one has selected six powerful images of individuals who not only have significance for themselves, but also raise issues about gender identity, history and iconography for wider consideration. Published to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in New York, as well as a major National Portrait Gallery exhibition, this book explores gay iconography through the portraits of both historical and modern icons. The book also showcases ten specially commissioned portraits of the selectors - including Sir Elton John, Sir Ian McKellen, Billie Jean King. Alan Hollinghurst and Sarah Waters
112 pages, colour and b/w photographs with text, large-format hardback