{"product_id":"queer-footprints-a-guide-to-uncovering-londons-fierce-history-9780745346212","title":"Queer Footprints: A Guide to Uncovering London's Fierce History","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A love letter to queer London which reminds us that although we're not always in the mainstream telling of history, we have always been here'--\u003c\/b\u003eNathaniel Hall, playwright, and actor in It's A Sin \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Dan Glass is London's unofficial queer mayor'--\u003c\/b\u003ePeter Staley, HIV activist and author of Never Silent \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Your back-pocket guide to our queer histories, full of joy and ammunition to claim our beautiful queer futures' -\u003c\/b\u003eTash Walker, host of The Log Books podcast and co-chair of Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This ground-breaking guide will take you through the city streets to uncover the scandalous, hilarious, and empowering events of London's queerstory. Follow in the footsteps of veteran activists, such as those who marched in London's first Pride parade in 1972 or witnessed the 1999 bombing of the Admiral Duncan pub in Soho. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Accompanied by a chorus of voices of both iconic and unsung legends of the movement, readers can walk through parts of East, West, South, and North London, dipping into beautifully illustrated maps and extraordinary tales of LGBTQIA+ solidarity, protest, and pride. From the Brixton Faeries to Notting Hill Carnival to world-changing protests in Trafalgar Square, Rebel Dykes to drag queen communes, Queer Footprints celebrates the hidden histories of struggle and joy. Includes an accessibility guide and a list of queer spaces, clubs, networks, and resources. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDan Glass\u003c\/b\u003e is a healthcare and human rights activist, performer, presenter, writer, and author of United Queerdom. He was named a 'BBC Greater Londoner' for founding Queer Tours of London. Illustrations by Mark Glasgow. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDan Glass is an AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) healthcare and human rights activist, performer, presenter and writer. Dan has been recognised as 'Activist of the Year' with the Sexual Freedom Awards and was announced a 'BBC Greater Londoner' for founding Queer Tours of London - A Mince Through Time. His book \u003ci\u003eUnited Queerdom: From the Legends of the Gay Liberation Front to the Queers of Tomorrow\u003c\/i\u003e was \u003ci\u003eObserver\u003c\/i\u003e book of the week. Dan recently founded self-defence empowerment programme Bender Defenders and Queer Night Pride to confront rising hate crime. Follow him @danglassmincer.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Pluto Press (UK)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50679033233682,"sku":"9780745346212","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ba45aac5-0258-4518-ba37-acabd811b007.jpg?v=1733900443","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/queer-footprints-a-guide-to-uncovering-londons-fierce-history-9780745346212","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}