
- Title : Stepping Out: Nine Walks Through New York City's Gay and Lesbian Past
- Author : Daniel Hurewitz
- Rating : 4.55 (735 Vote)
- Publish : 2015-5-3
- Format : Paperback
- Pages : 334 Pages
- Asin : 0805041583
- Language : English
All these years later, many of the interiors still feel fresh. The economic downturn beginning in the early 2000's was exacerbated by the attacks of September 11th. This book has its ups and downs, as you might expect from a first edition. Brent Madarasz, t
All these years later, many of the interiors still feel fresh. The economic downturn beginning in the early 2000's was exacerbated by the attacks of September 11th. This book has its ups and downs, as you might expect from a first edition. Brent Madarasz, the author, did an great job of illustrating the 1998 SX series in this 144 page all color book.. For instance, Gerchick explains in gory detail why the fares for every seat on the plane are different and why the cheapest fares require stayovers and plane changes.He also addresses the questions of hygiene on planes, the water supply, the air supply, how often planes are serviced, the frequent flier mile system, airport security, and more. It was also very well written. He concedes that you may not like the explanations or agree with them, but at least knowing why airlines, airports, and the federal government do what they do may take some of the sheer aggravation out of flying.I'm not sure he's right about that, butFrom Library Journal Not your ordinary tour guide, this work "is overflowing with gay lore?it isn't history the way you learned it in school; first of all, it's a lot trashier." Good dish on icons such as James Dean or Tallulah Bankhead complements the story of New York's first colonial governor, who liked to appear in drag impersonating his cousin Queen Anne. A writer for the New Yorker and Out, Hurewitz takes the reader to all the places important to our current understanding of gay life and introduces us to a mixture of people who have enriched our lives with their talents. His carefully researched book is above all fun to read, whether used as a guide or a history. LouisCopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. Highly recommended for general interest as well as gay studies collections.?Howard E. Each of the nine tours is a campy celebration of gay and lesbian history, culture, and gossip. . Miller, MLS, StA lively, campy guide presents nine walking tours that celebrate gay culture, history, and gossip, each taking in twenty to thirty locations, including rallying sites like Stonewall, bars and clubs, and the haunts of famous homosexuals. Original.


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