Queer: A Graphic History

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Join activists-academic duo Meg-John Barker and cartoonist Jules Scheele in their enlightening journey through the histories of queer thought and LGBTQ+ action in this revolutionary non-fiction graphic novel. Join activists-academic duo Meg-John Barker and cartoonist Jules Scheele in their enlightening journey through the histories of queer thought and LGBTQ+ action in this revolutionary non-fiction graphic novel.

From exploring identity politics and gender roles to unpacking concepts of privilege and exclusion, Queer delves into the origins of our attitudes towards sex, gender, and sexuality. Discover how these ideas intersect with culture, biology, psychology, and sexology, and see how these views have been disputed and challenged.

Along the way, we encounter pivotal moments that challenge our idea of what is considered "normal" – from Alfred Kinsey's groundbreaking views on sexuality as a spectrum to Judith Butler's theory of gender as a performative act. You'll even find yourself reflecting on pop culture references like the play Wicked and moments in Casino Royale that invite us to reconsider how we perceive desire and identity.

Written in an engaging and witty style, this graphic novel offers a one-of-a-kind look into the world of queer thinking. Embark on this exploration of inclusivity and diversity.

Meg-John Barker is the author of a number of popular books on sex, gender, and relationships, including Queer: A Graphic History, Gender: A Graphic Guide, How To Understand Your Gender, Life Isn’t Binary, Enjoy Sex (How, When, and IF You Want To), Rewriting the Rules, The Psychology of Sex, and The Secrets of Enduring Love. They have also written a number of books for scholars and counsellors on these topics, drawing on their own research and therapeutic practice. 

Jules Scheele is an illustrator, graphic facilitator and comic book artist. Jules runs One Beat Zines, a feminist zine collective and distributor.