Completely Queer the Gay and Lesbian Encyclopedia

A concise & balanced guide to the history, people, places, & ideas important to lesbian & gay communities worldwide. Linking a detailed chronology of homosexual life & achievement to nearly 600 fascinating articles -- ranging from ACT UP to Lesbian Continuum, from Military to Wilde -- it explores many facets of today s gay & lesbian subcultures in remarkable depth. Features fascinating quotes, little-known facts, reading lists, & useful tables: one lists famous pseudonyms; another, gay detective novels. More than 250 photos & illus., this is the first guide to cover both lesbian & gay male points of view, offering info. on their common concerns as well as their different histories & interests.