About this title: Enlivened with illustrations, this is the story of Toland Polk, who is growing up in a Southern town at the height of the civil rights activism of the 1960s. As he works with the activists, and at the same time begins to accept his homosexuality, Toland is a witness to some of the most unsettling events in American social history.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Other
Date Published: 1995-09-01
ISBN-13:9781563892165ISBN:1563892162
Description: Very Good. Ex-library label, marks, etc., no dust jacket as issued, moderate wear to hardcover, last blank page library-removed, clean text, good binding. Ships within one business day with delivery confirmation. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780060977139ISBN:0060977132
Description: Like New. No Jacket. Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall; Graphic novel with introduction by Tony Kushner. Binding tight, pages clean. Perhaps never read. read more
Description: Paradox Press, 1995. Hardcover. 8vo. 210pp. Fine condition with no dust jacket. Pictorial laminated boards. ". the story of a young man's coming of age in the South during the Civil Rights movement of the '60's. " Book le ngth comic book. Graphic story. Fiction. Art-cartoon. read more
Edition: stated 1st
Binding: hard
Publisher: Paradox--DC Comics, New York
Date Published: c1995
ISBN-13:9781563892165ISBN:1563892162
Description: b/w cartoons. fine, no dj, glossy pict. bds, clean text. Giftable! 210+ pgs, ISBN: 1-56389-216-2. Intro by Tony Kushner. Printed in Canada. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: DC Comics
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9781563892554ISBN:1563892553
Description: Cruse, Howard. Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 216 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Paradox Press, New York
Date Published: 1995
Description: iv, 210p., profusely illus. with Cruse's comic art. first wraps printing. Introduction by Tony Kushner. Comics by the creator of Wendel and the founder of Gay Comix. read more
Description: New. This 1st printing 1995 hardcover book is in fine condition, with very slight handling/shelf wear. Available for immediate shipment. sku: br13. read more
Edition: First Edition, First Printing
Binding: Glazed Boards
Publisher: Paradox Pr/DC Comics, New York
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9781563892165ISBN:1563892162
Description: About Fine. No Jacket (as issued) 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. First Edition, First Printing (stated). Hard cover 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall in illustrated glazed boards. About Fine/ No Jacket (as issued). Adult comic; the story of a young man's coming of age in the American South of the 1960's, and his realization that he is gay. iv, 210pp + Acknowledgements; illustrated in b/w drawindgs. Introduction by Tony Kushner ("Angels in America"). read more
Publisher: Paradox Press, New York
Date Published: 1995
Description: iv, 210p., profusely illus. with Cruse's comic art. first printing. Introduction by Tony Kushner. Comics by the creator of Wendel and the founder of Gay Comix. read more
Edition: First Printing
Binding: Glossy Pictorial Hardcover
Publisher: Paradox Press
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9781563892165ISBN:1563892162
Description: Near Fine Condition. No Dust Jacket. Ex-Library. Size: 7" x 9". EAN: 9781563892165. 210 pp. Extremely clean ex-library with just a few neat stamps. Slight rub to spine and corners, small slit near head of spine. Pages clean & bright with no marking or creasing. Binding true, corners square. Binding true, corners square. "Art and story combine powerfully in this lyrical tale of a young man caught in the maelstrom of the civil rights movement and the systematic homophobia of small-town America. ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Perennial
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780060977139ISBN:0060977132
Description: Good. Sticker on back cover. Slight curl/peeling at corners. Covers have light rubbing and edge wear. Unmarked pages. A REAL Used Bookstore since 1991. No-hassle return policy if not completely satisfied. read more
Description: Good. Light shelving wear with minimal damage to cover and bindings. Pages show minor use. Help save a tree. Buy all your used books from Green Earth Books. Read. Recycle and Reuse! read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: hardcover
Publisher: Paradox Press, N.Y., N. Y
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9781563892165ISBN:1563892162
Description: Very good. VG condition, former library, light edgewear, immaculate text, sound binding. Pictorial Laminate boards. Book length comic art book. A young man come's of age in the South of the Sixties. Sexual/ racial identity. read more
"It was an interesting story, and neat to hear about the events during the Civil Rights movement from a different perspective. I kind of wish that it had been an autobiography, though, because there were a few things that seemed a little unrealistic to me. Also, I didn't really like the main character -- he seemed very self-absorbed, and I wanted to know more about the other characters. But it was an interesting look into the counter-culture of the era."
"i kept hearing about this book as one of the inspirations for Alison Bechdel to write Fun Home, so i had to get me a copy. not easy. basically out of print.
the illustrations don't instantly appeal to me. although you become used to them as time progresses. the story reminds me of Memoir of a Race Traitor by Mab Segrest, despite the difference in time, place, and actual events. the plot weaves between the main character's long process of coming out, his (and his friends') involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, and his relationship with his "girlfriend". for me, the most interesting characters are the four older black womyn: the pianist/organist, lesbian owners of a nightclub, and a sinful singer turned sanctified. it's certainly not a perfect work. but it's a groundbreaking queer graphic novel that deserves to be more widely read."
"Wow, this was a really poignant story about prejudices, politics, and acceptance. I loved how the fictional story paralleled the experiences of the author and others, as well as many key moments in the civil rights movement of the Kennedy era. Both shocking and familiar, heartwarming and bleak, this graphic novel surprised me with how engrossing it was. If you want to see what the medium of the graphic novel can do outside of the capes and cowls genre - this is a good place to start and be truly moved."
"A good story about racism, homosexuality and the prejudice involving them during the civil rights movements. The story is a little sad, but very realistic (told from the first person and I wasn't sure if it was true or not). The characters are very well developed and the reader really connects with them and is drawn into their story. An excellent read."
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