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During the 20th century through today, gay and lesbian artists, writers, political activists, and sports figures contributed their talents to all areas of popular culture. Authors such as E. Lynn Harris and Patricia Highsmith write bestselling novels. Rupert Everett follows in the footsteps of Rock Hudson and others who starred in multimillion dollar films. George Michael and k.d.lang have been the creative forces behind dozens of hit songs, and the TV programs of Ellen DeGeneres, Rosie O'Donnell, and the cast of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy are enjoyed in gay and straight households alike. The Encyclopedia of Gay and Lesbian Popular Culture identifies the people, films, TV shows, literature, and sports figures that have made significant contributions to both gay and lesbian popular culture, and American popular culture.
Whereas most reference works on gay and lesbian figures concentrate on their contributions to politics and literature, independent scholar Prono's work instead examines gay and lesbian contributions to popular culture. His approximately 100 scholarly yet readable cross-referenced A-to-Z entries, each typically ranging from two to four pages in length, cover mostly biography (e.g., Rock Hudson, Tennessee Williams, Melissa Etheridge), though some thematic subjects (e.g., AIDS, the Harlem Renaissance, independent cinema) are also included. Biographical entries include date of birth and, if appropriate, death; a paragraph noting the subject's achievements; a longer biographical essay; and a section with references for further reading. Subject entries include an essay and section with references for further reading. The first time a subject is cross-referenced within an entry, it appears in boldface text to draw the reader's attention. Much of the material Prono covers can be found in other reference resources, but these resources might not necessarily emphasize the gay/lesbian aspect of their subject matter (e.g., a biographical entry for Judy Garland might not mention her large gay following).
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