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LGBTQ+ Demographic Studies - Queer X Design: 50 Years of Signs, Symbols, Banners, Logos, and Graphic Art of LGBTQ

Description

Book Synopsis: The first-ever illustrated history of the iconic designs, symbols, and graphic art representing more than 5 decades of LGBTQ pride and activism. Beginning with pre-liberation and the years before the Stonewall uprising, spanning across the 1970s and 1980s and through to the new millennium, Queer X Design celebrates the inventive and subversive designs that have powered the resilient and ever-evolving LGBTQ movement.

The diversity and inclusivity of these pages is as inspiring as it is important, both in terms of the objects represented as well as in the array of creators; from buttons worn to protest Anita Bryant, to the original 'The Future is Female' and 'Lavender Menace' t-shirt; from the logos of Pleasure Chest and GLAAD, to the poster for Cheryl Dunye's queer classic The Watermelon Woman; from Gilbert Baker's iconic rainbow flag, to the quite laments of the AIDS quilt and the impassioned rage conveyed in ACT-UP and Gran Fury ephemera.

More than just an accessible history book, Queer X Design tells the story of queerness as something intangible, uplifting, and indestructible. Found among these pages is sorrow, loss, and struggle; an affective selection that queer designers and artists harnessed to bring about political and societal change. But here is also: joy, hope, love, and the enduring fight for free expression and representation. Queer X Design is the potent, inspiring, and colorful visual history of activism and pride.

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Introducing Queer X Design: 50 Years of Signs, Symbols, Banners, Logos, and Graphic Art of LGBTQ, the first-ever illustrated history of the iconic designs that have shaped and defined more than five decades of LGBTQ pride and activism. Whether you are a design enthusiast, a history buff, or an advocate for LGBTQ rights, this book is a must-have addition to your collection.

From pre-liberation to the present day, Queer X Design takes you on a journey through the rich tapestry of LGBTQ history. Explore the powerful and subversive designs that have fueled the resilient LGBTQ movement, from protests buttons to iconic t-shirts. Immerse yourself in the posters, logos, and ephemera that have become symbols of queer culture, all beautifully captured within the pages of this book.

What sets Queer X Design apart is its commitment to inclusivity. Showcasing a diverse range of creators and objects, it highlights the collective strength and creativity that has propelled the LGBTQ community forward. Experience the joy, hope, and love that radiates from these pages, as well as the profound impact they have had on political and societal change.

More than just a history book, Queer X Design is a celebration of queerness itself – something intangible, uplifting, and indestructible. It paints a vivid picture of the emotions, struggles, and triumphs that have shaped the LGBTQ movement. Join us in honoring and preserving this vibrant visual history of activism and pride.

Get your copy of Queer X Design today and immerse yourself in the powerful stories and designs that have shaped LGBTQ history. Celebrate the enduring fight for free expression and representation. Click here to order now!

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