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 Portrait Gallery exhibition, this book explores gay iconography through the portraits of both historical and modern icons. With over seventy striking photographs selected by ten high profile figures, and a cultural history by Professor Richard Dyer, this book explores the role of image in defining perceptions of an individual's sexuality, style, strength and, most importantly, their...
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