Forty-Three Septembers. Essays by Jewelle Gomez
Ithaca, NY: Firebrand Books, 1993. 1st Edition. Octavo, publisher’s stiff illustrated wraps.
Inscribed first edition of queer poet, critic, and playwright Jewelle Gomez’s third book. Gomez, who identifies as a "Black, lesbian, Native American, raised poor, ex-Catholic, fantasy-fiction author," is best known for her double Lambda Literary Award-winning The Gilda Stories, her debut novel which centers on a black lesbian heroine who is taken into a family of benevolent vampires. This collection, also concerned with lesbianism and the family context, contains fifteen personal and political essays on identity, aging, literature, community, female kinship, and more. Published by Nancy K. Bereano’s influential lesbian feminist press Firebrand Books. Inscribed to the half-title: "Barbara, / Thanks for your lovely laughter! And your kind support! / xo / Jewelle Gomez / 2009." Item #6845
$40.00