Gay Icons

<p> Who are the most significant gay icons and how did they develop? What influence do they have on gay individuals and communities?</p><p> This book focuses on the superstars <I>femmes fatales</I> and divas of the gay celebrity pantheon--Mae West Julie Andrews Britney Spears RuPaul Cher Divine Sharon Needles and many others--and their contributions to gay culture and the complications of sexual and gender identity. The author explores their allure along with the mechanisms of iconicity.</p>