Date: Thu, 04 Jan 1996 11:25:54 -0800 From: Todd Ruston Subject: Alyson Publications Contact Information - Revised Since Liberation Publications, Inc. acquired Alyson Publications, Inc., the contact information for Alyson Publications has changed as follows. Address: Alyson Publications P. O. Box 4371 Los Angeles, CA 90078-4371 Retail Orders & Catalog Requests can be snail mailed to the above address, or faxed to (213) 467-0173. Bookstore Orders or Vendor Information (800) 464-4574 Editorial & General Business (213) 871-1225 ALYSON PUBLICATIONS BOOK LISTING (A-K) The following books are issued by Alyson Publications, the country's leading publisher of lesbian and gay books. Newer and better-selling titles are available in many bookstores. Books listed here may also be ordered direct from the publisher: Alyson Publications, Dept. L-24, 40 Plympton St., Boston, MA 02118. Enclose $1.00 postage with each order, regardless of quantity of books ordered. Credit card orders can be called in, 9:00-5:30 eastern time, at 1-800-825-9766. After June 30, 1994, please write to the publisher for an updated catalog. ACT WELL YOUR PART, by Don Sakers, $6.00. When Keith Graff moves with his mother to a new town, he feels like the new kid who doesn't fit in. He hates his new high school and wants only to move back to where his old friends still live. Then he joins the school's drama club, meets the boyishly cute Bran Davenport ... and falls in love. This gay young adult romance will appeal both to teenagers and to adult gay men who want a glimpse of what their adolescent years might have been. THE ADVOCATE ADVISER, by Pat Califia, $9.00. The Miss Manners of gay culture tackles subjects ranging from the ethics of zoophilia to the etiquette of a holy union ceremony. Along the way she covers interracial relationships, in-law problems, and gay parenting. No other gay columnist so successfully combines useful advice, an unorthodox perspective, and a wicked sense of humor. AFTERGLOW, edited by Karen Barber, $9.00. With the excitement of new love, the remembrances of past lovers, Afterglow offers more well- crafted, imaginative, sexy stories of lesbian desire in the best- selling tradition of Bushfire. New writers mingle with familiar names in this eclectic collection that joyously captures the diversity of the lesbian experience. ALARMING HEAT, by Regine Sands, $8.00. The author of the popular Travels with Diana Hunter is back with more tales of lesbian erotic adventure: sex under the stars in a very public planetarium; a wrong number that turns into an adventure; fun behind the driver's seat; and a peek at the lustful world of leather. Alarming Heat has something for every lesbian who's ready to look behind the curtain of propriety. THE ALEXANDROS EXPEDITION, by Patricia Sitkin, $6.00. When a longtime friend is seized by political fanatics in the Middle East, Evan Talbot is the only person willing to risk everything to free him. He and his friend Hamish lay plans for a rescue mission that will depend heavily on quick thinking and good luck. But before their mission ends, their luck runs out. ALL-AMERICAN BOYS, by Frank Mosca, $6.00. "I've known I was gay since I was thirteen. Does that surprise you? It didn't me. Actually, it was the most natural thing in the world. I thought everyone was. At least until I hit high school. That's when I finally realized all those faggot and dyke stories referred to people like me..." So begins this story of a teenage love affair that should have been simple -- but wasn't. THE ALYSON ALMANAC, by Alyson Publications, $9.00. The Alyson Almanac is the most complete reference book available about the lesbian and gay community -- and also the most entertaining. Here are brief biographies of some 300 individuals from throughout history; a report card for every member of Congress; significant dates from our history; addresses and phone numbers for major organizations, bookstores, periodicals, and hotlines; and much more. This new edition has been updated throughout. New sections include a rundown of laws and attitudes in every major country, and a summary of major studies (from the Kinsey reports on) of sexual orientation. ARSON!, by Cap Iversen, $8.00. People look up when Dakota Taylor rides into town. His legend precedes him and if that legend isn't always founded in reality ... well, Dakota's not about to disappoint folks. Nor does he want to disappoint the handsome Bennie Colsen, who has a job for him. Trouble is, Ben's job means taking on a whole town of angry cattle ranchers. AS WE ARE, by Don Clark, $8.00. This book, from the author of Loving Someone Gay and Living Gay, examines our gay identity in the AIDS era. Clark explores the growth and maturation of the gay community in recent years. By breaking down our ability to love and care for one another into its components, Clark creates a clear picture of where we have been, where we are going, and he emphasizes the importance of being AS WE ARE. B.B. AND THE DIVA, by Rupert Kinnard, $7.00. Meet the Brown Bomber -- a young, African-American superhero-fairy -- and his best friend, Diva Touch<130> Flamb<130>, a reincarnated, African-American, lesbonic vegetarian, feminist educator, as they confront George Bush, the Pope, Jesse Helms, and others with an ageless form of therapy known as "slapthology," in this lively antidote to the white world of the Sunday comics. BEHIND THE MASK, by Kim Larabee, $7.00. Maddie Elverton is a fashionable member of English society in the early nineteenth century -- a society which limits her aspirations to the confines of the bedroom and the drawing room. But Maddie leads a double life, a life of high adventure as a highway robber. Maddie's carefully balanced world becomes threatened when she falls in love with Allie Sifton, and must compete for the affection of her beloved with the hot- blooded law officer who pursues them both. BELDON'S CRIMES, by Robert C. Reinhart, $8.00. David Beldon lost his job after his ex-lover was killed by a grisly sex-murderer. Hal Eade is a former army lawyer who -- for his own reasons -- desperately wants to help Beldon win back his job. Publicist Herb Massey sees a chance to give his own career a boost while making Beldon a gay media star. Their goals seem compatible. But for how long can they reconcile their conflicting motives? BELOW THE BELT AND OTHER STORIES, by Phil Andros, $8.00. Phil Andros, the narrator and intrepid hustler, follows the lead of his superb natural endowments, street smarts, and lively curiosity toward their inevitable tangled ends. In this collection of twelve stories, the cast of johns includes father and sailor son, seminarian, tattoo artist, forest ranger, and several policemen. THE BEST MAN, by Paul Reidinger, $8.00. Ross is an attractive, blond- haired, well-built law student at Stanford ... and he's made it quite obvious to David that he'd like them to spend more time together. That's the good news. The bad news is that Ross is already involved with David's best friend Katherine. What's a boy to do? BETTER ANGEL, by Richard Meeker, $7.00. The touching story of a young man's gay awakening in the years between the World Wars. Kurt Gray is a shy, bookish boy growing up in a small town in Michigan. Even at the age of thirteen he knows that somehow he is different. Gradually he recognizes his desire for a man's companionship and love. As a talented composer, breaking into New York's musical world, he finds the love he's sought. BETWEEN FRIENDS, by Gillian E. Hanscombe, $8.00. The four women in this book represent radically different political outlooks and sexualities, yet they are tied together by the bonds of friendship. Through their experiences, recorded in a series of letters, Hanscombe deftly portrays the close relationship between political beliefs and everyday lives. BI ANY OTHER NAME, edited by Loraine Hutchins and Lani Kaahumanu, $12.00. Hear the voices of over seventy women and men from all walks of life describe their lives as bisexuals. They tell their stories -- personal, political, spiritual, historical -- in prose, poetry, art, and essays. These are individuals who have fought prejudice from both the gay and straight communities and who have begun only recently to share their experiences. This ground-breaking anthology is an important step in the process of forming a new bisexual community. THE BOILED FROG SYNDROME, by Marty Rubin, $8.00. It began back in the eighties with a gradual loss of civil rights, the AIDS crisis, and growing public hysteria. Suddenly gay people everywhere were hunted down and shipped off to concentration camps, while religious fanatics tried to make the streets "safe" again. But a few escaped, like reporter Stephen Ashcroft, and now these refugees fight to return freedom to their country -- and to return to those they love. THE BOYS IN BLUE, by Phil Andros, $8.00. Any Phil Andros fan knows that this particular hustler has a thing for cops, especially if they're young, broad-shouldered, handsome, bossy, and over six feet tall. But who would have thought that Phil would become a cop? His adventures, once he dons the uniform, include some S/M moonlighting, a copnapping, and finally, a flight out of town. BOYS' TOWN, by Art Bosch, $8.00. Join Scout DeYoung and Nash Aquilon in Boys' Town, West Hollywood, as they search for lasting love in these "times of disposable everything." Their lives have ridiculous elements, like the burglar who steals their porn and rearranges the furniture, and also the harsh realities of AIDS and gay-bashing. But through it all, they succeed in creating an extended gay family and a warm, loving place to call home. BROTHER TO BROTHER, edited by Essex Hemphill, $9.00. Black activist and poet Essex Hemphill has carried on in the footsteps of the late Joseph Beam (editor of In the Life) with this new anthology of fiction, essays, and poetry by black gay men. Contributors include Assoto Saint, Craig G. Harris, Melvin Dixon, Marlon Riggs, and many newer writers. THE BUCCANEER, by M.S. Hunter, $10.00. The pirates of the seventeenth-century Caribbean created history's only predominantly gay society. In this well-researched novel, M.S. Hunter presents the exploits of Tommy the Cutlass and his shipload of randy buccaneers. Join them as they get involved with some of the past's most notorious individuals -- and most exciting adventures. This is historical fiction at its swashbuckling best. BUSHFIRE, edited by Karen Barber, $9.00. Amidst many differences, all lesbians share one thing: a desire for women. Sometimes intensely sexual, other times subtly romantic, this emotion is always powerful. These short stories celebrate lesbian desire in all its forms. The authors portray a lazy affair set against the backdrop of Venice; a small-town stone butch being "flipped" by a stranger with painted fingernails; an intense but destructive relationship between a reporter and a mysterious dancer; and a holy encounter between a birthday girl, a call girl, and her rosary beads. THE CARAVAGGIO SHAWL, by Samuel M. Steward, $9.00. Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas step out of the literary haut monde and into the Parisian underworld to track down a murderer and art thief. While Gertrude and Alice dig for clues in literary salons and art exhibitions, Johnny McAndrews, a gay American writer, takes us on a wild and wicked romp through the decadent side of Parisian life. CERTAIN VOICES, edited by Darryl Pilcher, $9.00. This anthology of gay male fiction showcases both new writers and already-known names such as Michael Nava, Lev Raphael, and Larry Duplechan. The eighteen stories address a wide spectrum of concerns: AIDS, and our perspectives on it; homophobia; relationships with children; and, of course, being in and out of love. CHANGING PITCHES, by Steve Kluger, $8.00. Scotty Mackay is an American League pitcher who, at thirty-six, has to hit the comeback trail to save his all-star career. All goes well until he gets teamed up with a young catcher he detests: pretty-boy Jason Cornell. Jason has lots of teeth, poses for underwear ads, and has blue eyes ... and Scotty's favorite color is blue. By August, Scotty's got a major- league problem on his hands. CHOICES, by Nancy Toder, $9.00. Lesbian love can bring joy and passion; it can also bring conflicts. In this straightforward, sensitive novel, Nancy Toder conveys the fear and confusion of a woman coming to terms with her sexual and emotional attraction to other women. CLASSIFIED AFFAIRS, by John Preston and Frederick Brandt, $7.00. What should you say in a classified ad to get the right people's attention? What kind of response should you expect? What do all those abbreviations mean? Interspersed with the text are actual ads that the authors found memorable, funny, or intriguing. THE COLOR OF TREES, by Canaan Parker, $9.00. Peter, a black scholarship student from Harlem, takes life too seriously at his new, mostly-white boarding school. Things change when he meets T.J., a well-born but hyperactive imp with little use for clothing. Here, in his first novel, Canaan Parker explores the formation of both racial and homosexual identities, and the conflicts created by the narrator's dual allegiance. COMING ALONG FINE, by Wes Muchmore and William Hanson, $7.00. What are the tricks to making a long-term gay relationship work? How can you minimize the problems of gay travel abroad? Is it realistic to think about starting your own gay business? Here is an informative, often opinionated, and always entertaining look at these and other questions facing today's gay man. COMING OUT RIGHT, by Wes Muchmore and William Hanson, $8.00. Every gay man can recall the first time he stepped into a gay bar. That difficult step often represents the transition from a life of secrecy and isolation into a world of unknowns. The transition will be easier for men who have this recently updated book. Here, many facets of gay life are spelled out for the newcomer, including: coming out at work; gay health and the AIDS crisis; and the unique problems faced by men who are coming out when they're under eighteen or over thirty. COWBOY BLUES, by Stephen Lewis, $7.00. Jake Lieberman is a gay detective in the typical California tradition. When a 45-year-old cowboy comes into his office to report that his younger partner is missing, Jake's first impulse is to gently explain to the guy that he's been dumped. But soon his investigation shows that Andy Jones's disappearance is only part of a much wider scheme. The only question is: Will Jake live to uncover it all? THE CRYSTAL CAGE, by Sandy Bayer, $9.00. Stephanie Nowland used her psychic powers to put an escaped murderer behind bars in Bayer's first book, The Crystal Curtain. But now, Nowland finds that her psychic powers and her conscience force her to take action not against a murderer, but against another lesbian. DANCER DAWKINS AND THE CALIFORNIA KID, by Willyce Kim, $6.00. Dancer Dawkins views life best from behind a pile of hotcakes. But her lover, Jessica Riggins, has fallen into the clutches of Fatin Satin Aspin, the insidious leader of Violia Vincente's Venerable Brigade, and something has to be done about it. Meanwhile, Little Willie Gutherie of Bangor, Maine, renames herself the California Kid, stocks up on Rubbles Dubble bubble gum and her father's best Havana cigars, and heads west. When this crew collides in San Francisco, what can be expected? Just about anything... DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT STAR, by Diana Rivers, $10.00. The daughters - - the women who were born during the passing of the Great Star -- possessed strange powers, which often they themselves did not understand. As they came of age, they found themselves estranged from their villages and even from their families. But as they were driven out of their childhood homes, they found one another, and created a community where they belonged. In this panoramic and exciting prequel to Journey to Zelindar, Diana Rivers portrays a world of strong and sensual women, ready to defend themselves against a hostile world without surrendering their ability to love each other. DEAD HEAT, by Willyce Kim, $7.00. Willyce Kim's Dancer Dawkins and the California Kid delighted readers with a family of far-out characters. In Dead Heat, they meet again for a new adventure. While Dancer is trying to recover from her breakup with Jessica, the Kid has fallen for a gangster's girlfriend. Things get sticky when horse racing and a kidnapped Hungarian Viszla enter the picture, and the conclusion to the story is a day at the races you'll never forget. DEATH TRICK, by Richard Stevenson, $7.00. When a sensational gay murder hits the headlines in Albany, New York, the prime suspect is a young gay activist who has disappeared. His socially prominent parents call in Don Strachey, a private eye in the classic tradition, except for one difference -- Strachey is gay. DECADE DANCE, by Michael Lassell, $8.00. Lassell's gritty, passionate poems capture the piercing losses and gentle victories of gay men during the plague years of the eighties. Lassell's steely but soft characters look you straight in the eye to tell you their -- your -- story. Remembrances of friends lost, lovers found, and the slow dawning "idea of me." This powerful collection will prove to be a touchstone for a generation of gay men who must make sense of those desperate years. DIFFERENT STROKES, by Phil Andros & Co., $8.00. In this richly varied collection of erotic short stories, the author takes on several personas. Through them he encounters a sergeant boxer, a Polish laborer, a sadist with an Achilles heel, and a kilted Scot in Havana on a delicate mission for the State Department. DREAMS OF VENGEANCE, by Artemis OakGrove, $9.00. Leslie and Ryan's love is tested again by the goddess Anara, who manipulates their sex slaves, Sanji and Corelle. The two lovers test the bounds of power and desire in ritualized, passionate sex. But all involved are powerless as their past lives and spirits take control and propel them to their destinies. DYKESCAPES, edited by Tina Portillo, $9.00. This anthology of lesbian short stories includes works by both new and established writers. Seventeen storytellers explore such diverse themes as racism, death, lesbian parenting, prison relationships, and interracial love and sex. They don't flinch from controversy: their stories also deal with role-playing, fat-positivity, and intergenerational affairs. EMBRACING THE DARK, edited by Eric Garber, $9.00. Eleven chilling horror stories -- most of them previously unpublished -- shatter the old clich<130>s and invert the old metaphors. These talented writers have created their own worlds of gay werewolves and lesbian vampires, and sexual fantasies that take on lives of their own. Contributors include Jeffrey N. McMahan, Jewelle Gomez, Peter Robins, Jess Wells ... and nineteenth-century gay rights pioneer Karl Heinrich Ulrichs. ENTERTAINMENT FOR A MASTER, by John Preston, $9.00. In this second volume of the Master series, John Preston continues his exploration of S/M sexuality. This time, the Master hosts an elegant and exclusive S/M party. To prepare for the festivities, the Master recruits volunteer masochists who are to instruct and entertain the Master's three guests. EYES OF DESIRE, edited by Raymond Luczak, $10.00. Coming out is hard enough already. But it becomes a new challenge altogether when one can't take communication itself for granted. Here, for the first time, lesbians and gay men who are deaf tell about their lives: discovering their sexual identities; overcoming barriers to communication in a sound-based world; and, finally, creating a deaf gay and lesbian culture in a world that is too often afraid of differences. FINALE, edited by Michael Nava, $9.00. Eight carefully crafted stories of mystery and suspense by both well-known authors and newfound talent: an anniversary party ends abruptly when a guest is found in the bathroom with his throat slashed; a frustrated writer plans the murder of a successful novelist; a young man's hauntingly familiar dreams lead him into a forgotten past. FIRESTORM, by Gerald Wening, $6.00. Most gay fiction takes place in an urban setting; here, instead, is a novel that addresses the issues of men in a rural midwestern town, showing how religious homophobia dramatically alters their lives. THE FIRST GAY POPE, by Lynne Yamaguchi Fletcher, $8.00. Everyone from trivia buffs to news reporters will enjoy this new reference book, which records hundreds of achievements, records, and firsts for the lesbian and gay community. What was the earliest lesbian novel? Where was the first gay civil rights law passed? When was the biggest gay demonstration? For the first time, the answers are all in one entertaining, well-indexed volume. THE FIRST STROKE, by Cappy Kotz, $8.00. Some of the wildest women to grace a page are found in these thirteen short but hot stories. Meet K.C., the big, mean, leather butch; Flynn, rotund and armed, not-to- be-fucked-with; Van, the perfect buffed submissive; Ms. Laba, the aristocratic, cunt-teasing stripper-in-reverse; Whitsun, the tall but shy and courtly firefighter who forgets her chivalrous ways under certain kinds of provocation. FORESKIN, by Bud Berkeley, $10.00. Over the centuries, circumcision has been forced on unwilling subjects for myriad reasons: As a mark of conquest; as a sign of religious conversion; for health reasons; and to prevent masturbation. In this sometimes humorous, often erotic, and always fascinating book, the founder of the Uncircumcised Society of America takes us on a romp through these little-charted waters of history. He then addresses contemporary concerns of health, hygiene, sexuality, and social mores. FRAGMENTS THAT REMAIN, by Steve Corbin, cloth, $20.00. Skylar Whyte, a critically-acclaimed actor, is the eldest son in a dysfunctional African-American family. Fragments That Remain explores the dynamics of a family in which the lighter-complected child is favored over his darker brother. It examines the subtle and sometimes not-so-subtle layers of racism within an interracial homosexual couple, and in the gay community at large. FRANNY, by John Preston, $5.00. The short but powerful story of a gay man, born before the gay liberation movement, who makes it his responsibility to nurture the hopes and aspirations of others like him. This widely praised novel has been adapted for the stage in cities across the country. FROM FEMALE TO MALE, by Louis Graydon Sullivan, $9.00. On Monday, September 21, 1936, the San Francisco Chronicle announced the shocking news on its front page: "`Jack Bee' Was Woman." And so ended the forty-year secret of "Jack Bee," who was born Virginia Mugarrieta in San Francisco in 1869. This well-researched book chronicles the life of a popular journalist who spent most of her life posing as a man. From Female to Male covers Garland's impoverished childhood in San Francisco, her well-publicized life in Stockton, California, and her travels to the Philippines during the Spanish-American War. GAY AND GRAY, by Raymond M. Berger, $8.00. There are over a million gay men in the U.S. over age 65, yet they are among the most invisible of all minorities. Here, working from questionnaires and case histories, Raymond Berger looks at the special circumstances of this group. Some, he finds, express resentment at the physical inroads of age, yet others testify that with age has come greater freedom from public opinion and increased happiness. THE GAY BOOK OF LISTS, by Leigh Rutledge, $9.00. Rutledge has compiled a fascinating and informative collection of lists. His subject matter ranges from history (6 gay popes) to politics (9 perfectly disgusting reactions to AIDS) to entertainment (12 examples of gays on network television) to humor (9 Victorian "cures" for masturbation). Learning about gay culture and history has never been so much fun. THE GAY FIRESIDE COMPANION, by Leigh Rutledge, $9.00. Leigh Rutledge, author of The Gay Book of Lists and Unnatural Quotations, has written fact-filled articles on scores of subjects: unusual gay historic sites in the U.S.; fascinating mothers of famous gay men; footnote gay people in history; public opinion polls on homosexuality over the last twenty years; a day-by-day, year-by-year history of the AIDS epidemic. GAY MEN AND WOMEN WHO ENRICHED THE WORLD, by Thomas Cowan, $9.00. Growing up gay in a straight culture, writes Thomas Cowan, challenges individual in special ways. Here are lively accounts of forty personalities who have offered outstanding contributions in fields ranging from mathematics and military strategy to art, philosophy, and economics. Each chapter is amusingly illustrated with a caricature by Michael Willhoite. GAY SEX, by Jack Hart, $15.00. Today's gay man faces a very different world than his predecessor did. This lively, illustrated guide will appeal to all gay men, but especially to those just coming out. The entries cover everything from "Dating" to "Dildoes," from "Finding a Lover" to "Frottage," and all the steps in between. GAYS IN UNIFORM, edited by Kate Dyer, $7.00. Why doesn't the Pentagon want you to read this book? When two studies by a research arm of the Pentagon concluded that there was no justification for keeping gay people out of the military, the generals deep-sixed the reports. Those reports are now available, in book form, to the public at large. Find out for yourself what the Pentagon doesn't want you to know about gays in the military. GOLDENBOY, by Michael Nava, $9.00. Jim Pears is guilty; even his lawyer, Henry Rios, believes that. The evidence is overwhelming that Pears killed the co-worker who threatened to expose his homosexuality. But as Rios investigates the case, he finds that the pieces don't always fit together the way they should. Too many people want Jim Pears to be found guilty, regardless of the truth. And some of them are determined that Henry Rios isn't going to interfere with their plans. GREEK WAYS, by Phil Andros, $8.00. Phil Andros is now starring in gay porn, filmed on location above the San Francisco surf. Then it's back to San Francisco and the call-house for male hustlers, where Phil is head stud. All goes well -- until the police send in an undercover cop who turns out to be Phil's treacherous one-time lover. Gamely rising to the challenge, Phil constructs a devilish trap for the unwary agent. HAPPY ENDINGS ARE ALL ALIKE, by Sandra Scoppettone, $7.00. It was their last summer before college, and Jaret and Peggy were in love. But as Jaret said, "It always seems as if when something great happens, then something lousy happens soon after." Soon her worst fears turned into brute reality. HIMAGE, by Richard Plowright, $7.00. A collection of black-and-white photographs that examines the sensuality and raw energy of the male nude with a cool, cerebral eye. In these photographs, models are posed with everyday objects to contrast the sensuous form of the male model with the utilitarian form of the object. The understated and geometric style of Plowright's photographs contrasts with the sensuality of his male models. HIV-POSITIVE: WORKING THE SYSTEM, by Robert A. Rimer and Michael A. Connolly, $13.00. Nobody -- including your doctor -- cares as much about keeping you alive as you do. That's the fundamental message of this innovative, humorous, and immensely useful guide for anyone who is HIV-positive. Don't leave the decisions up to your doctor, the authors advise. Make sure that you understand what your options are, and what the consequences are likely to be. Your life depends on it. HOLY FAMILY, by John L. Myers, $9.00. David Harriman believes in minding his own business -- until the handsome young heir who seduces him one night is found dead the next morning. To his dismay, David is the prime suspect. With the help of a young hustler named Snake, David sets out to find the real killer. Meanwhile, he must deal with a troubled Catholic priest named Father Alexander and a deadly spectre from the past. HOT LIVING, edited by John Preston, $9.00. The AIDS crisis has closed off some forms of sexual activity for health-conscious gay men, but it has also encouraged many men to look for new forms of sexual expression. Here, over a dozen of today's most popular gay writers erotically describe those new possibilities. I ONCE HAD A MASTER, by John Preston, $9.00. In these intensely erotic stories, John Preston outlines the story of one man's journey through the world of S/M sexuality, beginning as a novice, soon becoming a sought-after master. IN THE LAND OF ALEXANDER, by Keith Hale, $9.00. Find out how modern- day Alexanders live the gay life. This travel book, by the author of the popular novel Cody, gives profiles of gay life in European countries unfamiliar to most gay men. Hale's sharp historical and cultural insights combine with useful travel tips to provide a perfect complement to the traditional travel guidebook. IN THE LIFE, edited by Joseph Beam, $9.00. When writer and activist Joseph Beam became frustrated that so little gay literature spoke to him as a black gay man, he did something about it: the result was In the Life, an anthology which takes its name from a black slang expression for "gay." Here, thirty-three writers and artists explore what it means to be doubly different -- black and gay -- in modern America. Their stories, essays, poetry, and artwork voice the concerns and aspirations of an often silent minority. IRIS, by Janine Veto, $7.00. When Iris and Dee meet in Hawaii, all they want is to live together in this island paradise. But circumstances force Iris to flee to the Greek islands; when she and Dee are reunited, they find that their love must face a formidable foe if it is to survive. ISLANDERS, by Douglas Simonson, $8.00. The men of Hawaii have a diverse heritage -- Hawaiian, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Portugese, and Samoan. Douglas Simonson, a figurative artist living in Hawaii, captures these young men in pencil, watercolor, and acrylic paints which are reproduced in full color. Simonson's nudes reflect the natural sensuality of the islanders, as well as the slow, languid rhythm of the tropics. JOURNEY TO ZELINDAR, by Diana Rivers, $10.00. Sair grows up as the pampered daughter of an upper-cast family in a patriarchal city- state, but her life is forever changed by a brutal gang rape. Abandoned and left for dead, she makes her way to the ocean to kill herself. There she is rescued by the Hadra, wild riding-women who accept her into their culture. Journey to Zelindar is Sair's own tale of her adventures among the Hadra, who ride their horses by consent, speak mind-to-mind with each other, and are all lovers of women. JUST HOLD ME, by Linda Parks, $8.00. When Constance Brooks' handicapped lover, Barbara, dies from an overdose of sleeping pills, the wheels of America's criminal justice system snare Constance for a murder she did not commit. Sentenced to life in prison, Constance fears she cannot survive. But life in prison teaches Constance about love between women, faith, and determination. KAIROS, by Zalmon O. Sherwood, $7.00. In 1985, a young Episcopal priest found that his search for human justice and human warmth had brought him to a collision course with the traditional expectations of his church. Here, Zal Sherwood describes his kairos -- the moment he decided to come out and expose the discrimination he experienced as a gay priest. He offers a personal look at a public man's courage. KEYS TO CARING, edited by Robert J. Kus, $13.00. Thirty-one essays offer informed advice to health care and other professionals about how to better serve gay and lesbian clients. Dr. Kus, a nurse- sociologist and professor, has selected essays by gay people who are experts in a variety of health-care-related fields. Topics explored include homophobia, body image, parenting, AIDS, coming out, spirituality, and legal issues. ALYSON PUBLICATIONS BOOK LISTING (L-Z) The following books are issued by Alyson Publications, the country's leading publisher of lesbian and gay books. Newer and better-selling titles are available in many bookstores. Books listed here may also be ordered direct from the publisher: Alyson Publications, Dept. L-24, 40 Plympton St., Boston, MA 02118. Enclose $1.00 postage with each order, regardless of quantity of books ordered. Credit card orders can be called in, 9:00-5:30 eastern time, at 1-800-825-9766. After June 30, 1994, please write to the publisher for an updated catalog. THE LAVENDER COUCH, by Marny Hall, $8.00. What can you realistically expect to accomplish by seeing a therapist? How can you choose a therapist who's right for you? What should you consider when discussing fees? When is it time to get out of therapy? These are a few of the questions addressed here, in the first book that specifically addresses the concerns of gay men and lesbians who are considering therapy. Dr. Hall's advice will be invaluable both for individuals already in therapy, and those who are contemplating it. THE LAW OF RETURN, by Alice Bloch, $9.00. After a summer vacation in Israel, a young American woman settles there. She explores Orthodoxy as well as her own feelings about relationships and sexuality, and eventually comes to grips with her love for women. LEATHERFOLK, edited by Mark Thompson, $13.00. There's a new leather community in America today. It's politically aware and socially active. This ground-breaking anthology is the first nonfiction, co- gender work to focus on this large and often controversial subculture. The diverse contributors look at the history of the leather and S/M movement, how radical sex practice relates to their spirituality, and what S/M means to them personally. LEAVE A LIGHT ON FOR ME, by Jean Swallow, $10.00. Morgan is a computer instructor who doesn't understand what exactly has happened to her long-term relationship with Georgia, nor what exactly is happening to the rest of her when she stands near Elizabeth. Georgia, forced into exile from the South she loves and from the alcoholic family she both loves and hates, doesn't understand why, after six years of recovery, she still hasn't found her way home. And Elizabeth, the rich and beautiful doctor, doesn't understand why she can't keep a girlfriend. But Bernice, who watches and waits, understands a lot by just being herself. Together, they move from a difficult past into a passionate and hopeful future. LEGENDE, by Jeannine Allard, $6.00. Jeannine Allard has brought to life a legend that still circulates in France: the story of Philippa, who at the age of sixteen posed as a boy so that she could go to sea; and Aurelie, the woman she later came to love. They had no model of what it would be like for two women to love and live with one another, so they created their own form for that relationship. LESBIAN LISTS, by Dell Richards, $9.00. Lesbian holy days is just one of the hundreds of lists of clever and enlightening lesbian trivia compiled by columnist Dell Richards. Fun facts like uppity women who were called lesbians (but probably weren't), banned lesbian books, lesbians who've passed as men, herbal aphrodisiacs, black lesbian entertainers, and switch-hitters are sure to amuse and make Lesbian Lists a great gift. THE LESBIAN S/M SAFETY MANUAL, edited by Pat Califia, $8.00. This handy guide is an essential item for leather dykes who want to learn how to play safe and stay healthy. Edited by best-selling writer Pat Califia, The Lesbian S/M Safety Manual deals with issues such as sexually transmitted diseases, emotional and physical safety, and the importance of communication in S/M relationships. There is more information in this slim volume than you can shake a whip at. THE LESBIAN SEX BOOK, by Wendy Caster, $15.00. Informative, entertaining, and attractively illustrated, this handbook is the lesbian sex guide for the nineties. Dealing with such sex practices as cunnilingus, masturbation, and penetration, as well as related topics such as intimacy, nonmonogamy, health, and political correctness, The Lesbian Sex Book offers the reader a potpourri of helpful advice. Never judgmental, this guide is perfect for the newly out and the eternally curious. LIFETIME GUARANTEE, by Alice Bloch, $7.00. In this personal journal of a woman faced with the impending death of her sister from cancer, Alice Bloch goes beyond her specific experiences to a moving exploration of the themes of survival, support, and affirmation of life. THE LION'S DEN, by Larry Howard, $8.00. As a closeted college professor, Daniel Neuhaus has resigned himself to a life of loneliness -- until a gay swimming star student helps him find the strength to be faithful to himself. THE LITTLE DEATH, by Michael Nava, $8.00. As a public defender, Henry Rios finds himself losing the idealism he had as a law student. Then a man he has befriended -- and loved -- dies under suspicious circumstances. As he investigates the murder, Rios finds the solution as subtle as the law itself. LONG TIME PASSING, edited by Marcy Adelman, $8.00. Here, in their own words, women talk about age-related concerns: the fear of losing a lover; the experience of being a lesbian in the 1940s and '50s; the issues of loneliness and community. Most contributors are older lesbians, but several younger voices are represented. LOOK BACK IN JOY, by Malcolm Boyd; photos by Crawford Barton, $7.00. The celebrated, bestselling author has written an original and daring recollection of gay relationships throughout his life. In intensely private essays, Boyd recalls the many people he has known; some of the relationships were lasting, others transitory. But in his telling, all are worth knowing. Previously published in 1981, this new edition is handsomely illustrated with photographs by the San Francisco photographer Crawford Barton. A LOTUS OF ANOTHER COLOR, edited by Rakesh Ratti, $10.00. For the first time, gay men and lesbians from India, Pakistan, and other South Asian countries recount their stories of coming out. In essays and poetry, they tell of challenging prejudice from both the South Asian and gay cultures, and they express the exhilaration of finally finding a sense of community. THE LOVE OF A MASTER, by John Preston, $8.00. What could possibly follow the elegant S&M party in John Preston's last book, Entertainment for a Master? Certainly not the reclusive life his hero had been living in the mountains of New England. Now the Master surveys his world, wondering how he can feed his needs. There's always the city with its erotic underground, or the secretive Network with its willing sexual slaves. But it would be so much more ... interesting if he could discover the dark sexual dreams of one of the young men around him who might be looking for The Love of a Master. LOVESEX, by Max Exander, $7.00. Through entries in his diary, Max Exander gives a vivid account of his six-month odyssey toward establishing a lasting gay relationship which incorporates safer sex and discards stereotypical ideas about two men in love with each other. MACHO SLUTS, by Pat Califia, $10.00. Pat Califia, the prolific lesbian author, has put together a stunning collection of her best erotic short fiction. She explores sexual fantasy and adventure in previously taboo territory -- incest, sex with a thirteen-year-old girl, a lesbian's encounter with two cops, a gay man who loves to dominate dominant men, as well as various S/M and "vanilla" scenes. THE MASK OF NARCISSUS, by Vincent Lardo, $8.00. The murder was one of New York's most sensational. The suspect was a close friend of reporter Mike Manning. Can he establish her innocence without her cooperation? And can he resist the advances of the suspect's son? MATLOVICH, by Mike Hippler, $9.00. Air Force Sergeant Leonard Matlovich appeared on the cover of Time magazine when he was discharged for being gay -- and decided to fight back. This courageous activist did not fit the usual gay stereotype, and his outspoken, generally conservative views created controversy over his role as a community leader. Mike Hippler has written, with Matlovich's cooperation, the definitive biography of this gay hero. MEDITERRANEO, by Tony Patrioli, $12.50. Through forty-five photographs set in the Mediterranean region, Italian photographer Tony Patrioli explores the homoerotic territory in which, since the beginning of time, adolescent boys have discovered sex. MELTING POINT, by Pat Califia, $10.00. No other writer can match Pat Califia's ability to break through the walls that would limit lesbian sexuality. With her crisp and skillful prose, Califia uses these erotic stories to flirt with taboos, bend genders till they're almost unrecognizable, and to create images that will linger in the imagination long after the book is finished. A MISTRESS MODERATELY FAIR, by Katherine Sturtevant, $9.00. Restoration England provides the setting for this vivid story of two women -- one a playwright, the other an actress -- who fall in love. Margaret Featherstone and Amy Dudley romp through a London peopled by nameless thousands and the titled few in a historical romance that is the most entertaining and best researched you'll ever read. THE MOVIE LOVER, by Richard Friedel, $7.00. Burton Raider's problems begin in high school when he realizes he's in love with his friend Roman. As he gets older, the problems increase -- and so does the humor of his situation, in what Christopher Street calls the "funniest gay novel of the year." MURDER IS MURDER IS MURDER, by Samuel M. Steward, $7.00. An unusual mystery starring Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas, as they try to solve the mysterious disappearance of the father of their handsome deaf-mute gardener. Samuel Steward is well known under his penname of Phil Andros; his real-life friendship with Stein and Toklas gives this book much of its realism. MY BROTHER, MY SELF, by Phil Andros, $8.00. While tanning in the nude on a San Francisco beach, Phil Andros hears curious messages from his long-lost twin brother. Soon they lead him across America in a search for his doppelganger. His erotic adventures include a tongue-bath in the sand, a helpful finger artist, a loaded sophomore who's a fast learner, and a butch cop in Oakland. NIGHTHAWK, by Artemis OakGrove, $9.00. Step into the underground world of the city ghetto where turf is controlled by fierce strength and cunning. Lori, unsuspecting, enters this world dominated by the warlord Nighthawk. Claimed, chained, and branded by 'Hawk, Lori becomes the property of the subway club. Her struggle to maintain an identity, is interwoven with raw sex and sensitivity, dominance and dependency. "NOW FOR MY NEXT TRICK...", by Michael Willhoite, $5.00. Michael Willhoite's cartoons regularly entertain readers of The Washington Blade. Now some eighty of his best have been collected into this book. OIL AND GASOLINE, by Billi Gordon and Taylor-Anne Wentworth, $9.00. With an honesty usually found only in small children or cameras, the authors of this heavily autobiographical novel grapple with their experiences with incest, dependency, child abuse, and the human will to survive. Their story is one of healing and power: the healing that can come only from forgiveness; the power that can come only from love. ONE FOR THE MASTER, TWO FOR THE FOOL, by Larry Townsend, $10.00. A wealthy Beverly Hills couple are found dead, strangled with garrotes in their mansion. Who did it: A gang, as the police first suspect? Their son, with secrets he wanted to protect at any cost? A young runaway with a zest for S/M sex? Therapist Bruce MacLeod assumes the mystery is none of his business -- until events beyond his control pull him into it. ONE TEENAGER IN TEN, edited by Ann Heron, $5.00. One teenager in ten is gay. Here, 26 young people from around the country discuss their experiences: coming out to themselves, to parents, and friends; trying to pass as straight; running away; incest; trouble with the law; making initial contacts with the gay community; religious concerns; and more. Their words will provide encouragement for other teenagers facing similar experiences. OUT OF ALL TIME, by Terry Boughner, $7.00. Historian Terry Boughner scans the centuries and picks out scores of the past's most celebrated gay, lesbian, and bisexual personalities. From ancient Egypt to the twentieth century, from Alcibiades to Willa Cather, we discover a part of history that has too often been censored or ignored. Each chapter is imaginatively illustrated by Washington Blade caricaturist Michael Willhoite. THE PEARL BASTARD, by Lillian Halegua, $4.00. A girl flees the suffocation of city and family, only to find instead the brutal indifference of the sea and of sudden adulthood. This haunting and poetic novel won widespread praise when it was first published in 1959; today it remains as haunting and memorable as it was a generation ago. THE PERSISTENT DESIRE, edited by Joan Nestle, $15.00. A generation ago, butch-femme identities were taken for granted in the lesbian community. Today women who think of themselves as butch or femme often face prejudice from both the lesbian community and the straight world. Here, for the first time, dozens of femme and butch lesbians tell their stories of love, survival, and triumph. THE PRINCE AND THE PRETENDER, by Vincent Lardo, $6.00. The mysterious end of the last Russian czar has inspired Vince Lardo to build a fast-moving novel of gay romance, wealth, and intrigue around one fascinating idea: What if young Prince Alexis survived in 1917 and his heir was a young gay man, alive today in Manhattan? QUATREFOIL, by James Barr, $9.00. Ensign Phillip Froelich is about to be court-martialed for challenging an incompetent captain in the closing days of World War II. But soon that conflict is overshadowed by greater forces that enter the life of the handsome young officer, in this early, classic novel of gay love and intrigue. THE RAGING PEACE, by Artemis OakGrove, $9.00. Love, anger, and desire bring together Leslie, a lawyer with a full practice but an empty life, and Ryan, a skilled pilot who is filled with rage and grief since the death of her father. Though they find love, their ultimate challenge comes from the deadly, powerful Anara, an ancient goddess who seeks revenge for a centuries-old betrayal. RAPTURE AND THE SECOND COMING, by Wendy Borgstrom, $8.00. Erotic lesbian fiction that singes the page. Gwen is a nurse running from a failed but passionate first romance with an alcoholic. She lands in New York City, where she buries her anger by acting out all her sexual fantasies: a m<130>nage <133> trois in a log cabin in Maine; a bubble-bath for two; playing "top" to a petite woman tied to a four- poster; an encounter on a subway train; a weekend in a tent on a Cape Cod beach. RAT AND THE DEVIL, edited by Louis Hyde, $10.00. "I found Rat on board the Paris," wrote F.O. Matthiessen in 1925. "We fell into an easy intimacy from the start." Soon a love affair was flourishing between the young Matthiessen, who would become a preeminent literary historian, and Russell Cheney, who was already a prominent artist. The love affair lasted a lifetime. During their frequent separations the two men corresponded almost daily, exploring every aspect of their relationship, and their struggle to be a gay couple in an inhospitable world. These selections from their letters provide a fascinating story of two great men in love. REFLECTIONS OF A ROCK LOBSTER, by Aaron Fricke, $7.00. Guess who's coming to the prom! Aaron Fricke made national news by taking a male date to his high school prom. Yet for the first sixteen years of his life, Fricke had closely guarded the secret of his homosexuality. Here, told with insight and humor, is his story about growing up gay, about realizing that he was different, and about how he ultimately developed a positive gay identity in spite of the prejudice around him. ROMAN CONQUESTS, by Phil Andros, $8.00. In the sensual ambience of Golden Rome, Phil Andros begins his adventures with a romantic encounter on Keats's deathbed; two weeks later ends up with a symbolic joining at the poet's grave. And every day in between brings a new erotic encounter. SAFESTUD, by Max Exander, $8.00. Max Exander's first reaction to the idea of safe sex is disappointment. But with time, and with a little help from friends, he finds that the change from his old habits can be invigorating in unexpected ways. SHADOWS OF LOVE, edited by Charles Jurrist, $9.00. In this new short story anthology, editor Charles Jurrist displays the rich diversity of gay male writing in contemporary America. Among the sixteen authors represented in this collection are several previously unpublished writers, as well as the often-unheard voices of racial and ethnic minorities. These stories present fresh and unusual perspectives on the modern gay experience. SHORT RIDES, by Wendy Borgstrom , $8.00. The author of the popular Rapture and the Second Coming delights us with these eclectic tales of lesbian lust and love. From a mud-wrestling reverend, to cowgirls exploring the Wyoming wilderness, to a lesbian who provides sex education for the married woman next door, Wendy Borgstrom delivers much more than wanton lesbians on the loose. She gives us lesbian lives. SHUTTLECOCK, by Phil Andros, $8.00. His good Samaritan impulse, plus his strong sexual drive, soon enmesh Phil in a double-bind. The handsome drifter he rescues from the gutter comes to fulfill Phil's darkest erotic fantasies, but once he is completely transformed into a cop, his mind warps and he frames the dirtiest of betrayals. With the help of a young lover, Phil plots a neat revenge that will snare the traitor in his own trap. SILVER SADDLES, by Cap Iversen, $8.00. Dakota Taylor leaves his lover Bennie on the ranch for a short trip into town. But as he heads back home, somebody tries to use him for target practice. Soon Dakota finds himself two hundred miles from Bennie, with no chance of returning until he finds out who wants him dead -- and why. SOCIETY AND THE HEALTHY HOMOSEXUAL, by George Weinberg, $8.00. Rarely has anyone communicated so much, in a single word, as Dr. George Weinberg did when he introduced the term homophobia to a wide audience. With a single stroke of the pen, he turned the tables on centuries of prejudice. Homosexuality is healthy, said Weinberg: homophobia is a sickness. In this pioneering book, Weinberg examines the causes of homophobia. He shows how gay people can overcome its pervasive influence, to lead happy and fulfilling lives. SOCRATES, PLATO, AND GUYS LIKE ME, by Eric E. Rofes, $7.00. When Eric Rofes began teaching sixth grade at a conservative private school, he soon felt the strain of a split identity. Here, he describes his two years of teaching from within the closet, his difficult decision to come out at work, and the consequences of that decision. THE SPARTAN, by Don Harrison, $8.00. Pantarkes' goal is to enter the Olympics and win the laurel crown. But at the age of 16, after accidentally killing the son of a high official, Pantarkes is forced to flee from his native Sparta. This novel of classical Greece and the early Olympics provides a vivid portrait of an era when homosexual relationships were a common and valued part of life. STEAM, by Jay B. Laws, $10.00. San Francisco was once a city of music and laughter, of parties and bathhouses, when days held promise and nights, romance. But now something sinister haunts the streets and alleyways of San Francisco, something that crept in with the fog to seek a cruel revenge. It feeds on deep desire, and tantalizes with the false and empty promises of a more carefree past. For many, it will all begin with a ticket to an abandoned house of dreams... STUD, by Phil Andros, $7.00. Today Sam Steward is prominent as a writer of books and articles on gay themes. In the 1960s, he was also prominent, writing gay fiction under the pseudonym of Phil Andros. His Stud stories are widely regarded as some of the best gay erotic writing to come out of that era. They combine a subtle eroticism and a sharp sense of humor with considerable writing skill. SUNBEAMS, by Tony Patrioli, $15.00. In his first photographic collection, Mediterraneo, Italian portraitist Tony Patrioli captured the essence of young Mediterranean masculinity. Sunbeams is an all- new collection of Patrioli's work, and includes many models not seen in his earlier book. Sunbeams reveals the innocent sensuality of these young men in beautiful natural surroundings, as free and golden as sunlight itself. TALK BACK!, by Lesbian and Gay Media Advocates, $4.00. When were you last offended by a homophobic story in the news media? Now there's something you can do about poor press coverage of gay and lesbian lives. Based on their own experience, the authors of Talk Back! tell how an individual or a group can do something about anti-gay bias in the media. THRONE OF COUNCIL, by Artemis OakGrove, $9.00. Ryan and Leslie face a final battle against Anara, high priestess and demi-goddess who seeks their deaths and the title of Queen Regent of the Throne. Their earthly lives are complicated by Ryan's cousin Brigid's growing love for Leslie. Now with the ability to bridge their two lives, the lovers must decide in which world they wish to live: the earthly world or the world of the Throne of Council TO ALL THE GIRLS I'VE LOVED BEFORE, by J.W. Money, $7.00. What thoughts go through the mind of a person facing his own mortality? J.W. Money, a person with AIDS, shares his thoughts and memories in this collection of essays that mix humor, nostalgia, and poignancy. TORN ALLEGIANCES, by Jim Holobaugh, with Keith Hale, $10.00. Jim Holobaugh was the perfect ROTC cadet -- so perfect that ROTC featured the handsome college student in a nationwide ad campaign. But as he gradually came to realize that he was gay, he faced an impossible dilemma: To serve the country he loved, he would have to live a life of deceit. His story dramatizes both the monetary waste, and the moral corruptness, of the military's anti-gay policy. TRAVELS WITH DIANA HUNTER, by Regine Sands, $8.00. When 18-year-old Diana Hunter runs away from her hometown of Lubbock, Texas, she begins an unparalleled odyssey of love, lust, and humor that spans almost twenty years. Diana makes the most of her journey on her own - - but she is rarely alone. The array of women drawn to Diana's wit and body is only overshadowed by Diana's own versatile capacity for meeting their amorous needs. TREASURES ON EARTH, by Carter Wilson, $9.00. First published in cloth by Knopf in 1981, Treasures on Earth tells the "shadow history" of the historic 1911 expedition that led to the discovery of Machu Picchu in the Peruvian Andes. While the explorers search greedily for the "lost" city and the acclaim that will certainly follow, Willie Hickler, the expedition's photographer (and Wilson's central and fictional character), searches for love with Ernesto Mena, the expedition's handsome Peruvian guide. THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY HAY, by Stuart Timmons, cloth, $5.00. This complete biography of Harry Hay, known as the father of gay liberation, sweeps through forty years of the gay movement and nearly eighty years of a colorful and original American life. Hay went from a pampered childhood, through a Hollywood acting career and a stint in the Communist Party before starting his life's work in 1950 when he founded the Mattachine Society, the forerunner of today's gay movement. THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY HAY, by Stuart Timmons, $13.00. This complete biography of Harry Hay, known as the father of gay liberation, sweeps through forty years of the gay movement and nearly eighty years of a colorful and original American life. Hay went from a pampered childhood, through a Hollywood acting career and a stint in the Communist Party before starting his life's work in 1950 when he founded the Mattachine Society, the forerunner of today's gay movement. TRYING HARD TO HEAR YOU, by Sandra Scoppettone, $8.00. Sixteen-year- old Camilla Crawford tells about a crucial summer in which her close- knit summer theater group discovers that two of its members are gay. By the end of summer, she writes, "two of us were going to suffer like we never had before, and none of us would ever be the same again." THE TWO OF US, by Larry J. Uhrig, $7.00. Any two people trying to build a fulfilling relationship today face some major hurdles. A gay or lesbian couple faces even more potential problems. Here, Larry Uhrig, pastor of the Metropolitan Community Church in Washington, D.C., draws on his experience counseling gay couples to provide a practical handbook about how to make a gay relationship work. ULRICHS, by Hubert Kennedy, cloth, $5.00. A modern scholar reveals the daring life and influential theories of Karl Ulrichs, a nineteenth century gay rights advocate from Germany.Ulrichs' campaign for equal rights for gays (whom he called Urnings) culminated in his coming out to the entire German parliament in 1867. His life and work inspired many who followed him in the struggle for gay rights. ULRICHS, by Hubert Kennedy, $9.00. A modern scholar reveals the daring life and influential theories of Karl Ulrichs, a nineteenth century gay rights advocate from Germany.Ulrichs' campaign for equal rights for gays (whom he called Urnings) culminated in his coming out to the entire German parliament in 1867. His life and work inspired many who followed him in the struggle for gay rights. UNBROKEN TIES, by Carol S. Becker, $10.00. Through a series of nearly one hundred personal accounts and interviews, Dr. Carol Becker, a practicing psychotherapist, charts the various stages of lesbian breakups and examines the ways in which women maintain ties with their former lovers. Becker shows how the end of a relationship can be a time of personal growth and how former lovers can form the core of an alternative family network. THE UNFINISHED, by Jay B. Laws, $10.00. They are the unfinished. Their lives were interrupted by an untimely death. Now their terrible predicaments chain them to this earth, jailing them until their business is completed, their stories known. One man hears their cry, but to help them he must put his own life into jeopardy. If he isn't careful, he too may end up ... Unfinished. VAMPIRES ANONYMOUS, by Jeffrey McMahan, $9.00. Andrew, the wry vampire, was introduced in Somewhere in the Night, which won the author a Lambda Literary Award. Now Andrew is back, as he confronts an organization that has already lured many of his kin from their favorite recreation, and is determined to deprive him of the nourishment he needs for survival. THE WANDERGROUND, by Sally Miller Gearhart, $9.00. These absorbing, imaginative stories tell of a future women's culture, created in harmony with the natural world. The women depicted combine the control of mind and matter with a sensuous adherence to their own realities and history. WE CAN ALWAYS CALL THEM BULGARIANS, by Kaier Curtin, cloth, $5.00. In this landmark study, theater historian Kaier Curtin charts the struggle to portray the lives of gay men and lesbians on the American stage. Despite virulent homophobia, many plays with gay and lesbian characters did appear on Broadway in the first half of the twentieth century, and Curtin documents the controversies sparked by these works. WE CAN ALWAYS CALL THEM BULGARIANS, by Kaier Curtin, $10.00. In this landmark study, theater historian Kaier Curtin charts the struggle to portray the lives of gay men and lesbians on the American stage. Despite virulent homophobia, many plays with gay and lesbian characters did appear on Broadway in the first half of the twentieth century, and Curtin documents the controversies sparked by these works. WHAT I LOVE ABOUT LESBIAN POLITICS IS ARGUING WITH PEOPLE I AGREE WITH, by Kris Kovick, $8.00. The truth is funnier than fiction. Here's an inside look at the wry and occasionally warped mind of Kris Kovick, featuring some 140 of her cartoons, plus essays on religion and therapy ("I try to keep them separate, but it's hard"), lesbians and gay men, politics, sexuality, parenting, and American culture. THE WINGS OF THE PHOENIX, by Florine De Veer, $7.00. In this sequel to Second Chances, Mark Madison falls in love with a handsome, but mysterious, young man named Blaise -- only to find that powerful forces oppose their relationship. WITHOUT SANCTION, by J. M. Roberts, $9.00. In late nineteenth-century England, Kit St. Denys has everything he wants: beauty, wealth, and a brilliant acting career. Most importantly, he has the love of the handsome Nick Stuart, a simple country doctor with Puritanical roots. But Kit is running from a hidden, brutal past. Kit's secret demons drive Nick away, across the Atlantic, and into a new life. Kit follows, only to have his past pursue them both with devastating consequences. YOUNG, GAY AND PROUD!, edited by Sasha Alyson, $4.00. One high school student in ten is gay. Here is the first book to ever address the needs of that often-invisible minority. It helps young people deal with questions like: Am I really gay? What would my friends think if I told them? Should I tell my parents? Does anybody else feel the way I do? Other sections discuss health concerns; sexuality; and suggestions for further reading. ALYSON WONDERLAND BOOK LISTING The following books are issued by Alyson Wonderland. This is the children-book imprint of Alyson Publications, the country's leading publisher of lesbian and gay books. Newer and better-selling titles are available in many bookstores. Books listed here may also be ordered direct from the publisher: Alyson Wonderland, Dept. L-24, 40 Plympton St., Boston, MA 02118. Enclose $1.00 postage with each order, regardless of quantity of books ordered. Credit card orders can be called in, 9:00-5:30 eastern time, at 1-800-825-9766. After June 30, 1994, please write to the publisher for an updated catalog. A BEACH PARTY WITH ALEXIS, by Sarita Johnson-Calvo, $3.00. Alexis is giving a beach party, with a little help from her mothers. A beautifully drawn coloring book that will help children learn about diversity. The illustrations follow Alexis as she plans and then hosts her beach party, from making the invitations to watching the sunset. Alexis' guests include people of many races, body types, and in many different family configurations. Ages 2 to 6. BELINDA'S BOUQUET, by Lesl<130>a Newman; illustrated by Michael Willhoite, $7.00. Upon hearing a cruel comment about her weight, young Belinda decides she wants to go on a diet. But then her friend Daniel's lesbian mom tells her, "Your body belongs to you," and that just as every flower has its own special kind of beauty, so does every person. Belinda quickly realizes she's fine just the way she is. Ages 4 to 8. A BOY'S BEST FRIEND, by Joan Alden, illustrated with photos by Catherine Hopkins, cloth, $13.00. Will, a seven-year-old asthma sufferer, has proclaimed that he wants nothing at all for his birthday if he can't have a dog. He sees his birthday come and almost go without a gift. But at the last hour, Will's two moms present him with a dog who will make a difference by being different. Ages 4 to 8. THE DADDY MACHINE, by Johnny Valentine, with illustrations by Lynette Schmidt, $7.00. In a fantasy reminiscent of Dr. Seuss, two kids with lesbian mothers fantasize about what it would be like to have a father. When their mothers go away for the day, the kids make themselves a daddy machine, and soon they get their wish: They turn on the machine, and a dad pops out. Then comes another, and another, and another. "Sue," the narrator says, "we did a good job, but we're kind of in a fix. The machine is great, but we missed one thing. It doesn't have an OFF switch!" Ages 4 to 8. DADDY'S ROOMMATE, by Michael Willhoite, $9.00. This is the first book written for the children of gay men. The large, full-color illustrations depict a boy, his father, and the father's lover as they take part in activities familiar to all kinds of families: cleaning the house, shopping, playing games, fighting, and making up. Ages 2 to 6. THE DAY THEY PUT A TAX ON RAINBOWS, by Johnny Valentine, illustrated by Lynette Schmidt, cloth, $13.00. Three brothers use their unique talents to discover hidden treasure ... a girl is washed off her boat during a storm and discovers a kingdom beneath the sea ... and a young boy saves his village from a future without rainbows. These three new fairy tales, by the author and illustrator of The Duke Who Outlawed Jelly Beans, feature the adventures of kids who happen to have lesbian and gay parents. Ages 5 to 10. THE DUKE WHO OUTLAWED JELLY BEANS AND OTHER STORIES, by Johnny Valentine; illustrations by Lynette Schmidt, $9.00. After he outlawed jelly beans, the duke issued another proclamation: "I had exactly one mother and one father, and I turned out so well, I think all children should have exactly one mother and one father. Any that don't ... why, we'll throw 'em in the dungeon." But the kids of the kingdom found a way to stop him. Their story is one of five original and enchanting fairy tales that make up this collection. Beautifully illustrated with paintings and drawings throughout. Ages 5 to 10. THE ENTERTAINER, by Michael Willhoite, $4.00. The award-winning author and illustrator of Daddy's Roommate takes a new approach here: a story told entirely in pictures. Fame and fortune come to Alex, a talented boy who loves to juggle -- until he discovers what's really important in life. Ages 3 to 8. FAMILIES, by Michael Willhoite, $3.00. Many kinds of families, including a diversity of races, generations, and cultural backgrounds, are depicted in this coloring book (which is accompanied by a short text); several of the families include lesbian or gay parents. Ages 3 to 6. THE GENEROUS JEFFERSON BARTLEBY JONES, by Forman Brown; illustrated by Leslie Trawin, $8.00. Jefferson Bartleby Jones is lucky to have two dads, because one is always free to have fun with him on the weekends. He generously loans out one dad to a friend, then the other -- and suddenly discovers himself home all alone for the first time. Forman Brown's lively verse gives kids with two dads a lot to feel good about. Ages 5 to 8. HEATHER HAS TWO MOMMIES, by Lesl<130>a Newman, illustrated by Diana Souza, $8.00. As the daughter of a lesbian couple, three-year-old Heather sees nothing unusual in having two mommies. When she joins a playgroup and discovers that other children have "daddies" her confusion is dispelled by an adult instructor and the other children who describe their own different families. Warmly illustrated by Diana Souza, Heather Has Two Mommies realistically approaches issues central to lesbian parenting: artificial insemination, the birthing process, and the needs of a lesbian household. Ages 3 to 8. HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF YOUR DAD WAS GAY, by Ann Heron and Meredith Maran; illustrated by Kris Kovick, $7.00. Jasmine, Michael, and Noah are all regular kids except for one thing: Jasmine and Michael have two gay fathers. Noah has a gay mother. They have some unique concerns that they've never seen discussed by anyone else. This book, written by two lesbian mothers with help from their sons, will be a lifeline for other young people who face the same issues. It will also help their classmates, teachers, and parents to better understand just how varied today's families can be. Ages 6 to 12. UNCLE WHAT-IS-IT IS COMING TO VISIT!!, by Michael Willhoite, cloth, $13.00. Igor and Tiffany learn that their gay uncle is coming to visit ... but their mother is interrupted before she can explain what "gay" means. The two children are alarmed when some older kids tell them what to expect. "Do we really want to meet this uncle?" they wonder. But the stereotypes are shattered when Uncle Brett finally arrives.