GAYBORHOOD
by Andrew Mersmann
This month sees the release of Greetings
from the Gayborhood: A Nostalgic Look at Gay Neighborhoods
by Don F. Reuter (Abrams Image). This small book is a
longing look back to the time when gay neighborhoods were
a sanctuary from the rest of society. It was the village
our community created, where we could let our hair down.
The book’s pages burst with images and memorabilia
from bars, clubs, baths, shows, and shops that were the
lynchpins of day-to-day life. Reuter painstakingly pored
over the contents of GLBT history archives in each of
twelve American cities to discover the particular flavor
found in each location. It’s a fascinating collection
of memories from those who were standing strong, and some
who still are, even as so many of the rest of us have
moved to the ‘burbs or up the avenue. www.abramsimage.com
[Published:
June, 2008]
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