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elisa_rolle

The Inside Reader: Felice Picano

Feb 19, 2010 10:15

Show me the books he loves and I shall know the man far better than through mortal friends - Silas Weir Mitchell
When I started to browse the mainstream LGBT themed novels outside the Romance genre, there were some names that always popped out, like Edmund White, Andrew Holleran and Felice Picano. Probably for the "italian" sound of his name, that ( Read more... )

author: jenifer levin, author: andrew holleran, author: j.r. ackerley, author: rita mae brown, author: tennessee williams, author: christopher isherwood, author: ursula k. leguin, the inside reader, author: truman capote, author: edward field, author: gerard manley hopkins, author: samuel r. delany, author: felice picano

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Edward Field anonymous February 19 2010, 10:49:40 UTC

With 'Stand Up Friend With Me' in the very early 70s and with his 'Variety Photoplays' I knew I was reading classics. He made poetry seem so alive and vibrant, took it out of the classrooms and exploded it in the living streets. Edward Field will always my introduction to 'real' poetry and helped me become a writer. He used to be on Queer Writers, where I chatted with him, until it was taken off for some reason. Glad to see it listed again by Felice Picano.

Edward Field anonymous February 19 2010, 10:52:14 UTC

the last, Edward Field. is by me

Mick

www.mykoladementiuk.com
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Holy Communion won the 2009 Rainbow Award for Best Overall Bisexual/Transvestite book and 2nd place for 2009 Rainbow Awards: Best Coming of Age / Young Adult Novel

Re: Edward Field elisa_rolle February 19 2010, 10:59:14 UTC

I supposed so Mick, your comments are always so appreciated since you give us an insight on your cherished memories. Elisa

Edward Field anonymous February 19 2010, 15:18:37 UTC

I forgot to mention in my next book '100 Whores' (being edited now) I mention the writers who inspired me to pursue the craft, no matter the hard times that would come my way. And Edward Field is one, especially his 'Variety Photoplays' of which in NYC there used to be an old movie house with that name, regrettably they tore it down. '100 Whores' is a book of stories, gay, bi, straight, and follows the hero as he grows up and faces life, in more ways than just one.

Thanks, Mick

www.mykoladementiuk.com

Re: Edward Field elisa_rolle February 19 2010, 15:25:57 UTC

This is a very interesting news Mick and also another insight in your memory lane. Elisa