Many years ago, I followed Ed’s “Flaneur” advice in Paris “to the letter.” And I believe I had the greatest trip to Paris that anyone has ever undertaken. From there, I read his interview in BUTT, a zine sadly missed. Thus, I began with what people think are his minor or whimsical works, and then got to know him in our San Francisco coterie, loved him, and FINALLY read his major works. I’m glad I did it that way. What a lovely generous loving friend and inspiration.
I do think A Boy's Own Story is a remarkable novel, and was happy to see it on your list. I have read it countless times.
But the one I keep going back to is The Beautiful Room is Empty. It's tender and clear-eyed, and Lou (the Chicago ad exec who plays such a huge role in the narrator's life) is a wonderful creation.
Many years ago, I followed Ed’s “Flaneur” advice in Paris “to the letter.” And I believe I had the greatest trip to Paris that anyone has ever undertaken. From there, I read his interview in BUTT, a zine sadly missed. Thus, I began with what people think are his minor or whimsical works, and then got to know him in our San Francisco coterie, loved him, and FINALLY read his major works. I’m glad I did it that way. What a lovely generous loving friend and inspiration.
Love Boy’s Own Story. Edmund is missed.
I do think A Boy's Own Story is a remarkable novel, and was happy to see it on your list. I have read it countless times.
But the one I keep going back to is The Beautiful Room is Empty. It's tender and clear-eyed, and Lou (the Chicago ad exec who plays such a huge role in the narrator's life) is a wonderful creation.
"States of Desire"..series of snapshots of gay life in various parts of the US in the late 70s. Sharp, witty apercus, chatty, charming.