Friends of Dorothy (SIGNED First Edition)

Signed and inscribed to Wendy Reid by Yang on title.

Throughout, it charts the formation of a gay culture of activism through the 70s, the commercialisation of the gay culture in the 80s, and the devastating impact of the AIDs epidemic on gay people and their culture in the early 90s. Alongside the many photographs is Yang's candid narration, leading us through a powerful and complex era of sexual discovery, social admonishment, politics, love, and loss.

This book formed the basis of the 2014 documentary of the same name.

First Edition. Sydney: Pan Macmillan Australia, 1997. Oblong 8vo. Original illustrated softcover wrappers. Pages: 168.

Overall condition: near fine. Some very minor bumping to softcover wrappers. Otherwise, in fine condition. Presents as new. Inscribed by author on title. 

Provenance: From the library of Paul & Wendy Reid. Paul Reid is hailed as one of the minds who helped to shape Canberra. As Chief Architect at the NCDC, Paul's most important role was the organisation and construction of the New Parliament House. He also had a sizeable involvement with all of the major works associated with Canberra. His legacy remains celebrated in various forms at multiple universities within Australia.

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