ISBN: 9780688153175 - open secret: gay hollywood--1928-1998 (21 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Hollywood isn't just a place or an industry -- it's a fantasy that unfolds in the minds of moviegoers the world over. And talking about "who's gay in Hollywood" has always been the most socially acceptable way of talking about homosexuality period.But times have changed for gays and lesbians inside Hollywood and in the culture at large. Ellen DeGeneres "came out" to a world quite different from the one that allowed Marlene Dietrich to "stay in." And while Rupert Everett may be called "the gay Cary Grant," the real Cary Grant would never have described himself as gay -- even though he was.So what has it meant to be gay in Hollywood, not just as a star but behind the scenes as well? How homosexual actors and actresses came to define straight America's sexual self-image is only one of the paradoxical and provocative questions explored in Open Secret, a revealing cultural chronicle of gay Hollywood. From the silent era to the age of the multiplex and beyond, homosexuality has been a fact of life in the film industry, and scores of important personalities -- stars, writers, directors, producers -- have enjoyed long and spectacular careers on both sides of the camera, despite mainstream America's professed bias against gays. Part social history and part Tinseltown expose, this entertaining book spans seventy years, painting knowing and vivid portraits of many of Hollywood's foremost gays and lesbians, often in the words of eyewitnesses or the principals themselves. Veteran entertainment journalist David Ehrenstein traces the gradual transformation from an era when gays and lesbians had no public profile in "polite" society to the modern era when many top entertainment figures are not merely comfortable with their sexuality but actually celebrate it -- and are in turn celebrated for it. In the process, he presents a unique reflection of American society as a whole and its ever-changing attitudes and values.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: good. Ex-library books with typical library markings stickers.

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Zustand: very_good. Book has little sign of wear or use.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. First Edition. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Ex-Library.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Hollywood isn't just a place or an industry -- it's a fantasy that unfolds in the minds of moviegoers the world over. And talking about "who's gay in Hollywood" has always been the most socially acceptable way of talking about homosexuality period.But times have changed for gays and lesbians inside Hollywood and in the culture at large. Ellen DeGeneres "came out" to a world quite different from the one that allowed Marlene Dietrich to "stay in." And while Rupert Everett may be called "the gay Cary Grant," the real Cary Grant would never have described himself as gay -- even though he was.So what has it meant to be gay in Hollywood, not just as a star but behind the scenes as well? How homosexual actors and actresses came to define straight America's sexual self-image is only one of the paradoxical and provocative questions explored in Open Secret, a revealing cultural chronicle of gay Hollywood. From the silent era to the age of the multiplex and beyond, homosexuality has been a fact of life in the film industry, and scores of important personalities -- stars, writers, directors, producers -- have enjoyed long and spectacular careers on both sides of the camera, despite mainstream America's professed bias against gays. Part social history and part Tinseltown expose, this entertaining book spans seventy years, painting knowing and vivid portraits of many of Hollywood's foremost gays and lesbians, often in the words of eyewitnesses or the principals themselves. Veteran entertainment journalist David Ehrenstein traces the gradual transformation from an era when gays and lesbians had no public profile in "polite" society to the modern era when many top entertainment figures are not merely comfortable with their sexuality but actually celebrate it -- and are in turn celebrated for it. In the process, he presents a unique reflection of American society as a whole and its ever-changing attitudes and values.…

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Hardcovers. Zustand: As New. First Edition, stated. ---------Black spine with silver lettering and light gray covers, book is 9 1/2" tall. 372 pages, with section of photos.NEW CONDITION- - dust jacket New Condition.

Softcover First Ed., First Printing Homosexuality; Motion Pictures; Filled with the inside scoop and vivid anecdotes evoking every era from the silent to tabloid TV and beyond. A revealing portrait of a world hidden in plain sight at the very heart of a glittering community. Photographs. (372 Pgs.) Covers and Book Near VVG. …

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. x, 372p. + 8p. photos, very good first edition, first printing stated in boards and unclipped dj.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: Used: Like New. Fine book & jacket.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 3rd Printing. 372p. A hardcover book in near-fine condition with a like dustjacket. A couple of tiny dents in the foredge, and remainder mark on bottom foredge. Otherwise clean and tight. The jacket has a tiny closed tear at the top of the front flap fold, but is otherwise intact.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. (1st edition, 1st printing) Large sturdy book, black spine, gray boards, silver lettering very bright on spine, 372 pages including three glossy photo sections. DJ glossy with pattern in light blue and brown rectangles. DJ has light creases to most of back. Very Good DJ/Very Fine book. …

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. 1st Edition. 6 1/2 X 9 1/2". 372 pages. Index. Notes and Sources. To access our many books on acting search Abebooks.com using our unique key word THTRBX or visit our shop at 901 Throckmorton in down town Fort Worth. Language: eng.

Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition.

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Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. 1st Edition. 6 1/2 x 9 1/2". 372 pages. Index. Notes and Sources. First edition in a dust jacket. To access our many books on actors and acting search Abebooks.com using our key word THTRBX or visit our shop at 901 Throckmorton in downtown Fort Worth. Language: eng.…