L. Frank Baum had an inspiration for the Yellow Brick Road in The Wizard of Oz, and it's in Peekskill, New York, according to historian John … [Read more...] about This is the Inspiration for the Yellow Brick Road
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Lambda Literary Awards Handed Out in NYC
Mrs. Hart was one of the presenters. Photos by Donna Aceto here. And a complete list of winners here. … [Read more...] about Lambda Literary Awards Handed Out in NYC
Watch: Rachel Maddow on Why Dick Cheney’s Book Cover is Creepy
The book cover of Dick Cheney's memoir looks familiar. Rachel Maddow explains why.Watch, AFTER THE JUMP... … [Read more...] about Watch: Rachel Maddow on Why Dick Cheney’s Book Cover is Creepy
First Look: Levi Johnston’s ‘Deer in the Headlights’ Book Cover
Here's the cover for Levi Johnston's upcoming book Deer in the Headlights: My Life in Sarah Palin's Crosshairs. Don't know about … [Read more...] about First Look: Levi Johnston’s ‘Deer in the Headlights’ Book Cover
Chris Colfer Sells ‘Witch’ Pilot to Disney Channel
Deadline reports that Chris Colfer continues to make some interesting choices in his career. "Not only has he scripting (sic) an indie … [Read more...] about Chris Colfer Sells ‘Witch’ Pilot to Disney Channel
Watch: Jake Shears, Jason Moore, Jeffy Whitty, and John Garden Discuss ‘Tales of the City’ Musical
Director Jason Moore, librettist Jeff Whitty, and composers Jake Shears and John Garden, the creative team behind the forthcoming Tales of the City … [Read more...] about Watch: Jake Shears, Jason Moore, Jeffy Whitty, and John Garden Discuss ‘Tales of the City’ Musical
Gay Penguin Children’s Book ‘And Tango Makes Three’ is Once Again the Nation’s Most Controversial Library Book
And Tango Makes Three, by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell is the most challenged book once again, according to the American Library … [Read more...] about Gay Penguin Children’s Book ‘And Tango Makes Three’ is Once Again the Nation’s Most Controversial Library Book
New ‘From Here to Eternity’ Edition Restores Gay Elements
Sixty years after it was first published, and 30 years after the death of its author, James Jones, the novel From Here to Eternity is being reissued, … [Read more...] about New ‘From Here to Eternity’ Edition Restores Gay Elements
Indian State Bans Book Suggesting Gandhi was Gay
Over the weekend, Steve posted about Joseph Lelyveld's new biography of Mahatma Gandhi titled, Great Soul, in which Lelyveld suggests that … [Read more...] about Indian State Bans Book Suggesting Gandhi was Gay
Perez Hilton Publishing Children’s Book
Perez Hilton is publishing a children's book, USA Today reports: Hilton is penning a children's book titled The Boy With Pink Hair, … [Read more...] about Perez Hilton Publishing Children’s Book