“Sayre calls the book “a who’s who of LGBTQ+” and organizes hundreds of entries on contemporary and historical figures, as well as some inanimate touchstones of queer culture (poppers, leather, piano bars), alphabetically. With Leonard Bernstein, or Dan Levy with Liberace.' Throughout the best of these juxtapose figures who share little other than an initial -Beyoncé Throw a little shade and make a little joy,' and the book is wildly successful on both counts.Exuberant line drawings by Fredy Ralda are scattered Is to celebrate artists and activists who are gay or have a gay following 'in a very queer way-to Those looking for a birthday or holiday gift for their LGBTQIA+ friends and family.Fans of Trixie and Katya's Guide to Modern Womanhood.As an activist, Justin's charity benefit show, 'Night of a Thousand Judys,' raises money for the Ali Forney Center for Homeless LGBTQIA+ youth and is now in its 7th year. They host their own podcast, Sparkle & Circulate, where they interview performers, writers, and other creative minds of the LGBTQIA+ community.

They've been recognized as one of 'LA's 16 Most Talented LGBT Comics' by Frontiers Magazine, and their debut comedy album, The Gay Agenda, was named one of 2016's 'Best Things in Comedy' by The Comedy Bureau. The entries have their own style and contain humorous anecdotes, facts, commentary, and more-all told through Sayre's animated yet authoritative voice.īELOVED, WELL-KNOWN AUTHOR: Sayre is active and well-known in the LGBTQIA+ community and beyond. STRONG VOICE AND ENGAGING CONTENT: Sayre's writing is lively, engaging, and rich. Engagingly written and beautifully designed, From Gay to Z is a distinctive and dynamic look at gay culture for LGBTQIA+ readers everywhere. As gay culture is always evolving and different for everyone, this book does not serve as a definitive guide-instead, Sayre encourages readers to use this knowledge to reflect on the things that have informed their personal identities.

From ABBA to addiction, hair and makeup to HIV, Fannie Flagg to fierce, Sayre offers their own perspective on the things that have influenced gay culture today, including iconic figures, historical moments, ongoing issues in the LGBTQIA+ community, and everything in between. This illustrated compendium celebrates LGBTQIA+ history and culture, written by and according to culture icon Justin Elizabeth Sayre!īased on Sayre's five-part show in New York City, From Gay to Z is a humorous collection of the rich legacy of gay culture, told through the letters of the alphabet.

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