Gay New York

Drawing on a rich trove of diaries, legal records, and other unpublished documents, George Chauncey constructs a fascinating portrait of a vibrant, cohesive gay world that is not supposed to have existed. Called "monumental" ( Washington Post ), "unassailable" ( Boston Globe ), "brilliant" ( The Nation ), and "a first-rate book of history" ( The New York Times ), Gay New York forever changed how we think about the history of gay life in New York City, and beyond. 478 pages. With index.