Buy like people in history by felice picano online at alibris. For those who think they know me and my life, check out the cover of this 25th anniversary issue. From malibu beach in its palmist surfer days to the legendary parties at fire island pines in the 1970s, from san francisco during its gayest era to aids activism in greenwich village in the 1990s, like. Author felice picanos complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. The photos contain pics of three past lovers and several friends. A fivetime lambda literary award nominee, picano s books include the bestselling novels the book of lies, like people in history, and looking glass lives as well as the literary memoirs men who loved me and a house on the ocean, a house on the bay. It is also his most diverse in terms of the times, places, themes, characters and situations he writes about. After selling out a dozen original printings, like people in history has been out of print in the u. Like people in history is a portrait of gay america during 4 decades, but it doesnt force you into historical facts, it shows you this period of time from the perspective of our narrator roger, this book is in the first place the story of two cousins, roger and alistair.
Morddens, takes place largely in new york and california and also. Their relationship is complicated and their encounters are always fateful. A gay american epic by felice picano and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Get it at amazon here my most beloved and most honored novel, like people in history, went live across all markets for amazon kindle as well as the 512 pg print on demand edition. This book is an interesting documentary tracking of a gay american history, but it is not about history, the history here is just a background of rogers and alistairs lives. Among his awardwinning books are the novels like people in history, the book of lies, and onyx. Where the book takes an unbelievable turn is the whole mind control scheme. Flamboyant, mercurial alistair dodge and steadfast, cautious. Traces forty years in the life of two gay men who share a madcap but enduring relationship and a passion for a handsome vietnam veteran, against the backdrop of gay. Though published over 10 years ago, like people in history is one of my favorite books by felice picano. Prolific gay literary icon felice picano like people in history wrote his captivating new memoir, art and sex in greenwich village, to set the record straight about the glorious rise of a brave new literary movement. Like people in history by felice picano, paperback. A gay american epic hardcover july 1, 1995 by felice picano author.
He was an editor and writer for the advocate, blueboy, mandate, gaysweek, and christopher street. It has an introduction by montreal journalist richard burnett, and an afterword essay about writing the book by myself. Felice picano is the author of more than thirty books of poetry, fiction, memoirs, nonfiction. Buy a cheap copy of like people in history book by felice picano. Ive read the book three times now during that time. Like people in history by felice picano librarything. Like people in history is back in a new 25th anniversary edition. Felice picano has 80 books on goodreads with 682 ratings. These last four reveal the strengths and weaknesses in this burgeoning subgenre. Felice picano is the author of more than thirty books of poetry, fiction, memoirs, nonfiction, and plays. A fixture of the gay literary scene for decades, picano to the seventh power, 1989, etc. Books by felice picano author of like people in history. So if you like many people ive met on the road in the 25 years since its publicationwant a new copy, a reading copy, or copies to give as a gift this is the one to buy.
Felice picano graduated cum laude from queens college in 1964 with english department honors. Felice picano is the author of like people in history 4. Since then, he has published twenty volumes of fiction, poetry, and memoirs. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes. Felice picano books list of books by author felice picano. Felice picano s most popular book is like people in history. Felice picano s first book was a finalist for the pen hemingway award. Like people in history is a look at gay culture behind the curtain. Felice picano contemporary gay romances is the third collection of short fiction by legendary novelist and memoirist, felice picano the lure, like people in history, ambidextrous. True, it doesnt paint gay life in mid1970s new york in the most flattering light, but it was accurate.
Like people in history by felice picano 19960606 felice picano. I am gay and this is the kind of epic story i can relate to. In like people in history, picano wrote what he called a gay. He founded seahorse press in 1977, and the gay presses of new york in 1981 with terry helbing and larry mitchell. Considered a founding member of modern gay literature along with other members of the violet quill club, he founded two publishing companies. His work has been translated into many languages and several of his titles have been national and international bestsellers. Felice picano chronicles and celebrates gay life and subculture over the last half of the twentieth century. Like people in history is in the first place an excellent written and deeply touching tale about friendship, relationships, bonds, betrayals, commitments, obligations, sex and love. Like people in history by felice picano, 9780349108384, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Editions of like people in history by felice picano. The friendship, deep bond and admiration roger and alistair have for each other friendship is palbable. Like people in history by felice picano reading guidebook. A gay american epic by picano, felice and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Preaids epidemic, new yorks gay scene was awash in hedonism.
Picano paints with broad strokes, adopting the now familiar gaynovelist tactic of integrating a few personal narratives with the. The lure by felice picano meet your next favorite book. Felice picano is the author of more than thirty books of poetry, fiction, memoirs. Maybe when people finally become tolerant they can make this book into a movie. Click to read more about like people in history by felice picano. Felice picano audio books, best sellers, author bio. Like people in history book by felice picano felice picano, author of fifteen books, is a founding member of the legendary violet quill club. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. It is available for the first time as an ebook, its also out this morning on kobo, nook and apple across all markets.
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