Identity & Difference. A Novel
Freedom, CA: The Crossing Press, 1990. 1st Edition. Octavo, publisher’s stiff illustrated paper wraps.
First edition, presentation copy, of Bay Area-based gay author Peter Weltner’s second book, inscribed by him to George Stambolian. A parallel narrative novel, the story traces two men’s intertwined struggles with love, loss, and identity. A French professor and editor central to the early gay literary movement, Stambolian is best known for his Men On Men anthologies, collections of gay male fiction published in the 1980s and early 90s featuring work by Weltner, Andrew Holleran, Edmund White, and Felice Picano among other emerging gay writers. Stambolian played a pivotal role in legitimizing gay literature as a recognized literary field, and was a mentor to many of the writers of the generation that followed. Published by queer lit publishers John and Elaine Gills's Crossing Press. Inscribed by Weltner to the half-title: "For George, / With great appreciation for what you’ve done on my behalf and with even more gratitude for what you’ve done for gay writing. / Very best /Peter." Occasional marginal notes in red ink. Minor edgewear to wraps. Near fine with excellent literary provenance. Item #11905
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