In Drag
San Diego: Publishers Export Co., Inc., 1968. 1st Edition. 12mo, publisher’s stiff illustrated paper wraps, all edges stained in yellow.
Pre-Stonewall gay pulp novel centering on a married man named Gene who after taking a job modeling women’s clothing discovers a previously repressed desire, possibly authored by American filmmaker and "mad genius" Ed Wood. A product of the "gay pulp boom," the book is an example of the great gains in literary freedom of expression made by American publishers after a series of federal court decisions made between the mid-1950s to 70s. An underground Hollywood legend, Wood was the mastermind behind low and no-budget films–many considered to be the worst ever made–while additionally penning a dozen novels, many under pen names. Issued as FL45 in the publisher's French Line series. Some rubbing and edgewear to wraps. Very good. Item #12926
$125.00