Book cover of City of Night by John Rechy

Books I've read in the past few months ...
City of Night, a brilliant semi-autobiographical novel by John Rechy. Absolutely riveting.

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History of Gay-for-Pay, Part I From Ancient Hustlers to Physique Pioneers, Before “Gay” Had a Name

Ever heard the term "gay-for-pay" and wondered what it means?

I trace the meaning of “gay-for-pay," from ancient sex‑work to bodybuilders to physique pictorals and hustler rebellions.

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My writing teacher the great #JohnRechy screened #TheDamned for me, one of his favorites, and I guess I saw it through his eyes because I still enjoy it, Pauline Kael bot 🤖 #filmsky

15/20 CITY OF NIGHT by John Rechy

1963 novel that inspired musicians like The Doors and earned the author a comparison to Kerouac, about the underground world of gay hustlers, drag queens, and sex workers.

I had to hide it from my parents. Have you read it?

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John Rechy Mexican-American writer John Rechy was BOTD in 1934. Born in El Paso, Texas to a Mexican immigrant family, he studied at the University of Texas before enlisting in the Army. Following his release,…

Mexican-American writer John Rechy, whose racy 1963 novel “City of Night” introduced pre-Stonewall America to gay hustlers, was BOTD in 1934, turning 94 today. #johnrechy #cityofnight #supergays #bornonthisday

The 75 Essential Books For Gen Xers These are the books that entertained us, taught us, shocked us and molded us into who we’ve become

I love that my former writing teacher and mentor John Rechy is on the list. I just be a Gen X-er since I have read almost every single work on this list.

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Where to begin with Luchino Visconti A beginner’s path through the sumptuous masterpieces of Luchino Visconti.

One of the great pleasures and privileges of my life thus far was studying writing with the great #JohnRechy. Part of the intimate class held in his living room involved watching his favorite films. He showed us THE LEOPARD. I still can’t get it out of my head. #Visconti #filmsky

Today I discovered John Rechy [where have i been all this time?] #johnrechy

In anticipation of the 2019 Lammy Finalists announcement, we're highlighting some of last year's winners: Last year's winner in Gay Fiction was #JohnRechy for 'After the Blue Hour,' published by @groveatlantic

The winner in Gay Fiction is #JohnRechy for 'After the Blue Hour,' published by @groveatlantic. #Lammys