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The Gilda Stories

Jewelle Gomez

Expanded twenty-fifth anniversary edition

Paperback (12 May 2016)

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Publisher's Synopsis

25th anniversary edition of classic black lesbian novel, out of stock for many years.

This novel was the subversive take on the classic vampire story in queer literary fiction.

Beloved LGBTQ author will take this new edition on the road and read at college campuses and indie bookstores.

Afterword authored by Gumbs is positioned to introduce The Gilda Stories to young generations of African American and LGBTQ readers and scholars. Her essay provides a new framework for using The Gilda Stories in the classroom and in book groups/clubs.

This new edition will appeal to fans of speculative and sci-fi who have not yet discovered this cult classic.

Book information

ISBN:	9780872866744
Publisher:	City Lights Publishers
Imprint:	City Lights Books
Pub date:	12 May 2016
Edition:	Expanded twenty-fifth anniversary edition
DEWEY:	813.6
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	288
Weight:	360g
Height:	142mm
Width:	216mm
Spine width:	21mm