Gaysia

Of all the continents Asia is the gayest. Deep down you've probably had your suspicions all along and I'm here to tell you those suspicions are correct.' So begins Gaysia Benjamin Law's wildly witty investigation of gay life in the biggest continent. We follow him as he takes an in-depth look at resorts for gay nudists in Bali transsexualism and three formal genders in Thailand China's underground gay resistance Japan and the most breathtakingly messed-up porn' religious fundamentalists of all persuasions keen on 'curing' homosexuality in Malaysia sex workers and the spread of HIV in Myanmar and the decriminalization of homosexuality gay pride parades and encounters with gay royalty and a popular spiritual guru in India. Hilarious perceptive and poignant Gaysia is a refreshing look at an aspect of Asia that has gone ignored too long. Key FeaturesHilarious and fast-paced Gaysia will appeal to readers of other witty travel writers such as Bill Bryson A.A. Gill and Louis Theroux. A researched and thorough look at gay culture in Asia this will find a large market among India's vast gay movement for being the first accessible highly entertaining writing on the subject. Funny clever and perceptive Gaysia will appeal to sociology buffs interested in the substructures within Asian societies with a particular focus on relationships. About the Author Benjamin Law is a Brisbane-based writer and a frequent contributor to Frankie The Monthly Qweekend and Good Weekend. He has written for over 50 Australian and international publications (including The Australian Financial Review The Big Issue Smith Journal Sunday Life Crikey and Travel and Leisure South East Asia) and has been anthologized in The Best Australian Essays twice. His debut book The Family Law 2010 was shortlisted for Book of the Year at the Australian Book Industry Awards.