Friends of Dorothy: Why Gay Boys and Gay Men Love the Wizard of Oz

Author: Dee Michel
Publisher: Dark Ink Press
Category: Social Sciences, LGBT
Book Format: Paperback

 

No it's not just Judy! Gay men love not only the MGM film but other stories set in Oz--the original books, more recent books with Oz themes and settings, and stage and screen productions like The Wiz. In Friends of Dorothy, based on interviews with more than one hundred gay Oz fans, Dee Michel explains the enduring appeal of Oz for gay men and boys. Interviewees include Gregory Maguire (Wicked), Robert Sabuda (the pop-up Wizard of Oz), and William Mann (Kate: The Woman Who Was Hepburn). The book also tackles the long-taboo topic of gay boys, examining their feelings about escaping to Oz, the characters they identify with, and the psychological and spiritual uses they make of stories set in Oz. The many voices in Friends of Dorothy, along with extensive research and analysis, provide a richly layered look at the allure of Oz, with insights into gay culture, gay psychology, and gay folklore.

(BK-9780999701607)

SKU BK-9780999701607
Barcode # 9780999701607
Brand Dark Ink Press
Artist / Author Dee Michel
Shipping Weight 0.4000kg
Shipping Width 0.152m
Shipping Height 0.017m
Shipping Length 0.229m
Assembled Length 22.860m
Assembled Height 1.700m
Assembled Width 15.240m
Type Paperback

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