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LGBTQ+ Demographic Studies - The Motion Of Light In Water: Sex And Science Fiction Writing In The East Village

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Book Synopsis: Winner of the Hugo Award for Non-fiction The unexpurgated edition of the award-winning autobiography Born in New York City's black ghetto Harlem at the start of World War II, Samuel R. Delany married white poet Marilyn Hacker right out of high school. The interracial couple moved into the city's new bohemian quarter, the Lower East Side, in summer 1961. Through the decade's opening years, new art, new sexual practices, new music, and new political awareness burgeoned among the crowded streets and cheap railroad apartments. Beautifully, vividly, insightfully, Delany calls up this era of exploration and adventure as he details his development as a black gay writer in an open marriage, with tertiary walk-ons by Bob Dylan, Stokely Carmichael, W. H. Auden, and James Baldwin, and a panoply of brilliantly drawn secondary characters.

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The Motion Of Light In Water: Sex And Science Fiction Writing In The East Village is an extraordinary memoir that takes readers on a captivating journey through the vibrant and groundbreaking era of the 1960s. Samuel R. Delany, an esteemed writer and winner of the Hugo Award, presents an unexpurgated edition of his autobiography, offering a raw and honest account of his experiences as a black gay writer in the East Village.

Step into the pages of this book to discover a world of radicalism, creativity, and rebellion. Delany vividly portrays the bustling streets of the Lower East Side, where new art forms, music genres, and political awareness thrived. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and emotions of an era of exploration as Delany enlightens you about his personal development and his unique perspective as an interracial, open-marriage couple with his white poet wife, Marilyn Hacker.

As you delve deeper into this gripping narrative, you'll find yourself surrounded by influential figures who shaped the cultural landscape. From encounters with the legendary Bob Dylan to thought-provoking conversations with James Baldwin and Stokely Carmichael, Delany intertwines his personal journey with captivating walk-ons by some of history's most remarkable individuals.

Don't miss out on this captivating memoir that is as enlightening as it is entertaining. Experience the transformative power of Delany's words, as he takes you on a remarkable journey through the past. Explore the fusion of sex, science fiction, and writing that defined the East Village during this significant period in history. Get your copy of The Motion Of Light In Water today!

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