The First Homosexuals

The First Homosexuals: The Birth of a New Identity 1869–1939 is a groundbreaking global survey by Jonathan D. Katz, featuring more than 300 artworks made in the decades following the 1869 coining of the term “homosexual.” The book traces how artists across cultures gave form to a newly named identity, from the late nineteenth century through 1939. A substantial hardcover at 368 pages, it's a serious addition to any collection on queer art history.

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Width12.5 in32 cm
Depth3.5 in9 cm
Height14.5 in37 cm

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