The Queer Bible: A beautiful essay collection on queer trailblazers through history, including words from Elton John, Munroe Bergdorf, Graham Norton, Paris Lees, and more

‘We stand on the shoulders of giants. Now we learn their names.’ Read by Jack Guinness, Amelia Abraham, Paula Akpan, Munroe Bergdorf, Joseph Cassara, Juliet Jacques, Paris Lees, Freddy McConnell, Paul Mendez, Mark Moore, Graham Norton, Matthew Todd & Russell Tovey. THE QUEER BIBLE is a collection of essays written by queer icons, about the queer trailblazers throughout history who inspired them. From Elton John on Divine to Graham Norton on Armistead Maupin; Russell Tovey on David Robilliard to Lady Phyll on Moud Goba; Tan France on the Queer Eye cast to Mae Martin on Tim Curry, today’s queer heroes write about the icons that provided a creative inspiration to them. Other contributors include Amelia Abraham, Paula Akpan, Courtney Act, Munroe Bergdorf, Mykki Blanco, Joseph Cassara, David Furnish, Paul Flynn, Paris Lees, Juliet Jacques, Gus Kenworthy, Freddy McConnell, Paul Mendez, Mark Moore, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Hanne Gaby Odiele and Matthew Todd. Each essay is accompanied by exclusive, bespoke illustrations by queer or ally artists, to create a truly beautiful celebration of queer culture. Based on the popular website QueerBible.com, founded by model and activist Jack Guinness, this timely collection, edited by him, continues his mission – to create a space dedicated to the celebration of queer history. The Queer Bible is a love letter to the LGBTQI+ community and its allies. This literary collection, a top pick in the genre, delves into the autobiographies and biographies of queer icons, exploring their relationships and social dynamics. It's a study of family in its broadest sense, a testament to the bonds formed within the LGBTQI+ community. For fans of Fox Fisher (Trans Britain), Matthew Todd (Pride), Jeremy Atherton Lin (Gay Bar), Matt Haig (The Comfort Book), and Sarah Schulman (Let the Record Show).