Lige Clarke, Jack Nichols / GAY 1st Edition 1973

Description: "[T]he newspaper of record for Gay America" (Rodger Streitmatter)GAYEdited by Lige Clarke and Jack Nichols(1969 - 1973)A nearly consecutive and complete run, more than 100 issues, of this pioneering periodical of post-Stonewall journalism.Generally very good to near fine."If you were gay and wanted to find out what was going on in the world, you turned to GAY." - Lilli Vincenz Edited by Lige Clarke and Jack Nichols, GAY was the first gay weekly in the US (Streitmatter, 123). While it was financed and published by Al Goldstein (of the decidedly more sensational SCREW), GAY was noteworthy for its journalistic bent, eschewing much of the camp of previous gay periodicals like DRUM as well as the more editorial approaches of ONE or THE LADDER in favor of more proper reportage, with a dedicated staff of correspondents. This approach grew in part out of necessity: "Unlike most gay and lesbian publications, GAY was not affiliated with an activist organization [...] It was a business" (Streitmatter, 122). GAY aimed for a large audience and found it. Within its first year GAY's coverage of news, politics, culture, homophobic discrimination, and the like earned it "the largest circulation in the history of the lesbian and gay press" (Streitmatter,123). As such, it was not only a landmark but also a turning point in gay journalism, attracting "some of the best writers in Queer America" (Sears, 230). Lacking only five issues of Clarke and Nichols' editorship (the last issue they edited was #105 from summer 1973), GAY limped along on and off for several more years after their departure. Yet their legacy can be seen in the original reporting taken up by publications like THE ADVOCATE, THE WASHINGTON BLADE, CHRISTOPHER STREET, and others. Important, and rare as such a substantive run.Read more: Streitmatter, Unspeakable: The Rise of the Gay and Lesbian Press in America; Sears, "Jack Nichols" in Before Stonewall: Activists for Gay and Lesbian Rights in Historical Context. New York: Four Swords, Inc, (1969 - 1973). Generally 17'' x 12''. Original photographic newsprint self-wrappers all. Numbers 1-67, 69 and 69-b [a mis-numbering - no issue 68 was published], 70-72, 74-92, 94, 97-98, 100-106. Some mild toning throughout, as common. Edgewear here and there. Overall, remarkably well preserved. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 11000 USD

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland

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