{"product_id":"a-place-of-our-own-six-spaces-that-shaped-queer-womens-culture-hardcover","title":"A Place of Our Own: Six Spaces That Shaped Queer Women's Culture - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJune Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \"riveting\" and \"indispensable\" (Alison Bechdel) cultural history of queer women's lives in the second half of the twentieth century, told through six iconic spaces\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For as long as queer women have existed, they've created gathering grounds where they can be themselves. From the intimate darkness of the lesbian bar to the sweaty camaraderie of the softball field, these spaces aren't a luxury--they're a necessity for queer women defining their identities. In \u003ci\u003eA Place of Our Own\u003c\/i\u003e, journalist June Thomas invites readers into six iconic lesbian spaces over the course of the last sixty years, including the rural commune, the sex toy boutique, the vacation spot, and the feminist bookstore. \u003cp\u003e Thomas blends her own experiences with archival research and rare interviews with pioneering figures like Elaine Romagnoli, Susie Bright, and Jacqueline Woodson. She richly illustrates the lives of the business owners, entrepreneurs, activists, and dreamers who shaped the long struggle for queer liberation. Thomas illuminates what is gained and lost in the shift from the exclusive, tight-knit women's spaces of the '70s toward today's more inclusive yet more diffuse LGBTQ+ communities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e At once a love letter, a time capsule, and a bridge between generations of queer women, \u003ci\u003eA Place of Our Own \u003c\/i\u003ebrings the history--and timeless present--of the lesbian community to vivid life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJune Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e is a journalist and the cohost of \u003ci\u003eSlate\u003c\/i\u003e's \u003ci\u003eWorking\u003c\/i\u003e podcast. Thomas was formerly senior managing producer of \u003ci\u003eSlate\u003c\/i\u003e podcasts and was the founding editor of Outward, \u003ci\u003eSlate\u003c\/i\u003e's LGBTQ section. Her work has appeared in outlets including \u003ci\u003eBloomberg Businessweek\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMarie Claire\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e'\u003ci\u003e T \u003c\/i\u003emagazine, and the \u003ci\u003eAdvocate\u003c\/i\u003e. After forty years in America, Thomas now lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.3 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 28, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978271326509,"sku":"9781541601741","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/WX31jyaJh29781541601741.webp?v=1775801378","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/a-place-of-our-own-six-spaces-that-shaped-queer-womens-culture-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}