Presents the story of Julian Clary - the tale of an awkward schoolboy who became a huge worldwide success on stage and screen. Far more than another celebrity autobiography or a 'funny book', this is a witty account of a unique progression from shy child to comedy icon.
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Presents the story of Julian Clary - the tale of an awkward schoolboy who became a huge worldwide success on stage and screen. Far more than another celebrity autobiography or a 'funny book', this is a witty account of a unique progression from shy child to comedy icon.
London's Central Criminal Court Sessions Papers for April 1895 were blunt, declaring that "the details of this case are unfit for publication." The case was Oscar Wilde's first trial, a libel action brought against the Marquess of Queensberry for publicly calling him a homosexua…
English writer and raconteur Quentin Crisp (1908-1999) became a celebrity and gay icon at the age of 60 with the publication and televising of his 1968 memoir, The Naked Civil Servant. Unapologetically unconventional, he filled books and articles with his witticisms and opinions…
"This biography chronicles Crisp's life, including birth in pre-World War I England; his life as a gay youth on the streets of London; early attempts at writing and job-seeking; entry into the world of modeling; and overnight success late in life. With this definitive chronicle,…
Seeking escape from the quiet countryside of North Wales, the young James Wharton joined the British Army with adventure on his mind? and he found it. At basic training, boozing and brawling accompany the daily rigours of army life but all the while James faces a battle of his o…
"Seeking escape from the quiet countryside of North Wales, the young James Wharton joined the British Army with adventure on his mind - and he found it. At basic training, boozing and brawling accompany the daily trials of army life but all the while James faces a battle of his …
An authorized account of the life and work of the influential British artist covers his education at the Royal College of Art, the role of the 1960s in shaping his vision, and his relationship with Peter Schlesinger during the turbulent emergence of gay rights.
This book remains a classic in gay liberation literature and is one of Christopher Isherwood?s greatest achievements. It covers the most memorable ten years in the writer's life, from 1929, when Isherwood left England to spend a week in Berlin and decided to stay there indefinit…
This book remains a classic in gay liberation literature and is one of Christopher Isherwood?s greatest achievements. It covers the most memorable ten years in the writer's life, from 1929, when Isherwood left England to spend a week in Berlin and decided to stay there indefinit…
