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Women Love Wrestling

Author : Jason Norris
Publisher : Jason Norris
ISBN 13 : 1654164941
Total Pages : 429 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (541 download)

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Download or read book Women Love Wrestling written by Jason Norris and published by Jason Norris. This book was released on 2020-01-10 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Very well written, I am really enjoying it. I have been so impressed by the writers and their passion for the subject” – Mick Foley, wrestling legend and bestselling author "Expert contributions that unexpectedly and thoroughly cover a treasure trove of topics. This reader was euphoric over the amount of subject matter jam-packed into this important and long overdue collection" - Jamie Hemmings, Book Editor for SlamWrestling.net "The quality of writing at its best was really good, a lot to think about. A flat out really good read." - Bruce Mitchell, Senior Columnist - Pro Wrestling Torch 99.9% of professional wrestling books are written by men about male performers in a male-dominated business. This book aims to help correct the balance, giving a voice to women and fans of women’s wrestling, showing women in the ring are just as captivating to watch and that female fans are just as passionate. Women Love Wrestling is a collection of writing from women and about women in wrestling, written by fans, wrestlers, podcasters, promoters, journalists, culture critics, PhDs and academics. Women Love Wrestling is a mix of wrestling history, personal stories and studies of professional wrestling. We focus on women’s wrestling of course, but include stories from the wider world, including lost Victorian legends and reflections on how wrestling can be compared to the masterpieces of Shakespeare. Learn about how to watch joshi, how women train to wrestle, how promoting all-women shows requires a different approach, how wrestling fandom creates gender-bending art and cosplay, the history of GLOW, AJW, Shimmer and EVE, issues with diversity, the slow progress being made with gender equality and more thanks to our diverse team of writers. The profits from this book are donated to RAINN and Women's Aid

Unladylike

Author : Heather Von Bandenburg
Publisher : Unbound Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1789650348
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (896 download)

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Download or read book Unladylike written by Heather Von Bandenburg and published by Unbound Publishing. This book was released on 2019-07-11 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'One of the greatest wrestling memoirs I've had the pleasure to have read... Unladylike was a great reminder of why I fell in love with wrestling to begin with' Mick Foley{::}** ** Forget what you think you know about wrestling. In the world of Heather Honeybadger, aka Rana Venenosa, there are no steroids, no tans, no million-dollar contracts – there is only lycra, a sweaty underground club and an unbreakable resilience. From the day that Heather steps into the ring of the punk wrestling school Lucha Britannia, she finds herself transformed into a person she never knew she could be. How do you become a wrestler when you hate sports so much you can't do a press-up? What makes feminists and wrestlers both mortal enemies and unlikely best friends? For the first time, an independent female wrestler talks in depth about how she went from a sad, lost riot grrrl to an empowered, persevering fighter who has performed across the world. Unladylike is a feminist romp like no other – hard-hitting, life-affirming and funny, just like the women who find themselves in the ring.

An Encyclopedia of Women's Wrestling

Author : LaToya Ferguson
Publisher : Union Square & Co.
ISBN 13 : 1454934484
Total Pages : 555 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (549 download)

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Download or read book An Encyclopedia of Women's Wrestling written by LaToya Ferguson and published by Union Square & Co.. This book was released on 2019-05-21 with total page 555 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive and fascinating illustrated look at women’s professional wrestling, including 100 profiles of superstars from around the world. Women’s pro wrestling has existed in the USA since the 1930s, and this colorful encyclopedia references the fashion, fun, and drama of the sport through the years and around the world. Focusing on 100 competitors—from current faves Sasha Banks and Charlotte Flair, to Germany's Jazzy Gabert, Japan’s Io Shirai, and Canada's LuFisto, to legends like The Fabulous Moolah, Sable, Ivory, and Lita—it includes relevant stats and each one’s compelling story. Written by noted authority LaToya Ferguson, this engaging history is great for anyone interested in powerful women, fantastic costumes, and pro wrestling itself.

Sisterhood of the Squared Circle

Author : Pat Laprade
Publisher : ECW Press
ISBN 13 : 1773050141
Total Pages : 629 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book Sisterhood of the Squared Circle written by Pat Laprade and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2017-04-11 with total page 629 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Documenting the rise of women’s wrestling from sideshow to WWE main event Sisterhood of the Squared Circle presents the fascinating history of women’s wrestling, from the carnival circuit of the late 1800s to today’s hugely popular matches. With more than 100 wrestler profiles, find out how backstage politics, real-life grudges, and incredible personalities shaped the business. The careers of many well-known trailblazers, including Mildred Burke, the Fabulous Moolah, Mae Young, Penny Banner, Wendi Richter, Trish Stratus, Chyna, and Lita, are celebrated alongside today’s stars, like Charlotte, Sasha Banks, and Bayley. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Times; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} With rare photographs and an exploration of women’s wrestling worldwide — including chapters on Japan, Mexico, England, and Australia — Sisterhood of the Squared Circle is a priceless contribution to the history of professional wrestling. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Times; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} span.s1 {font-kerning: none}

The Women of WrestleMania

Author : Jason Norris
Publisher : Jason Norris
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (624 download)

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Download or read book The Women of WrestleMania written by Jason Norris and published by Jason Norris. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A look at the history of WWE’s WrestleMania, with a focus on how women have been treated over the years, embracing both the good times and the bad times, and tracking the progress that has gradually been made to see women main event the biggest wrestling show in the world. Includes analysis of every single show in chronological order to identify themes, trends and issues faced over time, as well as a statistical breakdown of eras. Plus the history of what it meant to be a Diva, profiles on the top stars of each era, and an attempt to define who is Ms. WrestleMania. A minimum of 25% of all profits from this book will be donated to women’s charities. Praise for The Women of WrestleMania: “This book is not only the history of women at WrestleMania, but a tribute and celebration to the contribution of women to WWF/E" –Voices of Wrestling "This herstory of WrestleMania, from women in bathroom break matches to no matches at all to the main event, is interspersed with longer profiles on wrestlers who've defined their respective eras, one of which made me gasp!." --Scarlett Harris, author of A Diva Was a Female Version of a Wrestler "The Women of WrestleMania" features a impressively detailed collection of the presentation and evolution of the badass women featured on the grandest stage of them all." --Ella Jay, A Wrestling Gal podcast

A Diva Was a Female Version of a Wrestler

Author : Scarlett Harris
Publisher : Fayetteville Mafia Press
ISBN 13 : 1949024199
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (49 download)

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Download or read book A Diva Was a Female Version of a Wrestler written by Scarlett Harris and published by Fayetteville Mafia Press. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lifelong wrestling fan and critic Scarlett Harris uses big ideas, such as #MeToo, the commodification of feminism, and how we tell women's stories to chart the rise and fall and rise of women's wrestling.

American Women in Amateur Wrestling, 2000-2022

Author : Jason Norman
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476649073
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book American Women in Amateur Wrestling, 2000-2022 written by Jason Norman and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2023-10-13 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout the new millennium, the number of women interested in amateur wrestling has skyrocketed. From grade school to college, girls and women have been strapping on their head guards and singlets to grapple with their dreams of success on the mat. However, the sport and its participants have not always had an easy time. This book documents the growth of female amateur wrestling in America, and the difficulties and victories it has faced, from removal from the 2013 Olympic Games, to missing the 2020 Games altogether due to Covid-19. The work chronicles the bravery of the women who have led the sport and sets out their performances in the 2021 Olympic Games. With 50 photographs, it also features interviews with the female wrestlers who continue to challenge an often-suppressed field, hoping eventually to leave their mark on the American sports world.

Glam & Slam

Author : Lev Milton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781446706145
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (61 download)

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Download or read book Glam & Slam written by Lev Milton and published by . This book was released on 2023-10-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey through the electric and tumultuous world of female combat sports in 'Glam & Slam: The Rise of Women's Wrestling'. Charting its rise from novelty acts in carnivals to main event spectacles on the global stage, this book dives deep into the struggles and triumphs of women who broke barriers, shattered expectations, and paved the way for future generations. From legends of yesteryears like Clara Mortenson and Alundra Blayze to today's trailblazing superstars like Becky Lynch and Rhea Ripley, discover the stories, the feuds, and the revolutions that have defined women's wrestling. A must-read for fans and scholars alike, 'Glam & Slam' is a testament to the resilience, strength, and indomitable spirit of women in the squared circle.

Wrestle Like a Girl

Author : Craig Sesker
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780997266207
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (662 download)

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Download or read book Wrestle Like a Girl written by Craig Sesker and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Professional Wrestling

Author : Sharon Mazer
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN 13 : 1496826604
Total Pages : 187 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (968 download)

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Download or read book Professional Wrestling written by Sharon Mazer and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2020-01-27 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professional wrestling is one of the most popular performance practices in the United States and around the world, drawing millions of spectators to live events and televised broadcasts. The displays of violence, simulated and actual, may be the obvious appeal, but that is just the beginning. Fans debate performance choices with as much energy as they argue about their favorite wrestlers. The ongoing scenarios and presentations of manly and not-so-manly characters—from the flamboyantly feminine to the hypermasculine—simultaneously celebrate and critique, parody and affirm the American dream and the masculine ideal. Sharon Mazer looks at the world of professional wrestling from a fan’s-eye-view high in the stands and from ringside in the wrestlers’ gym. She investigates how performances are constructed and sold to spectators, both on a local level and in the “big leagues” of the WWF/E. She shares a close-up view of a group of wrestlers as they work out, get their faces pushed to the mat as part of their initiation into the fraternity of the ring, and dream of stardom. In later chapters, Mazer explores professional wrestling’s carnivalesque presentation of masculinities ranging from the cute to the brute, as well as the way in which the performances of women wrestlers often enter into the realm of pornographic. Finally, she explores the question of the “real” and the “fake” as the fans themselves confront it. First published in 1998, this new edition of Professional Wrestling: Sport and Spectacle both preserves the original’s snapshot of the wrestling scene of the 1980s and 1990s and features an up-to-date perspective on the current state of play.

Becky Lynch: The Man

Author : Rebecca Quin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1982157259
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (821 download)

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Download or read book Becky Lynch: The Man written by Rebecca Quin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-03-26 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compelling and deeply personal memoir from WWE superstar Rebecca Quin—a.k.a. The Man, a.k.a. Becky Lynch—delves into her earliest wrestling days, her scrappy beginnings, and her meteoric rise to fame. By age seven, Rebecca Quin, now known in the ring as Becky Lynch, was already defying what the world expected of her. Raised in Dublin, Ireland in a devoutly Catholic family, Rebecca constantly invented new ways to make her mother worry—roughhousing with the neighborhood kids, hosting secret parties while her parents were away, enrolling in a warehouse wrestling school, nearly breaking her neck and almost kneecapping a WWE star before her own wrestling career even began—and she was always in search of a thrilling escape from the ordinary. Rebecca’s deep love of wrestling as a child set her on an unlikely path. With few female wrestlers to look to for guidance, Rebecca pursued a wrestling career hoping to change the culture and move away from the antiquated disrespect so often directed at the elite female athletes that grace the ring. Even as a teenager, she knew that she would stop at nothing to earn a space among the greatest wrestlers of our time, and to pave a new path for female fighters. Culled from decades of journal entries, Rebecca’s memoir offers a raw, personal, and honest depiction of the complex woman behind the character Rebecca Quin plays on TV.

Steel Chair to the Head

Author : Nicholas Sammond
Publisher : Duke University Press
ISBN 13 : 0822334380
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (223 download)

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Download or read book Steel Chair to the Head written by Nicholas Sammond and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2005-01-13 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The antagonists—oiled, shaved, pierced, and tattooed; the glaring lights; the pounding music; the shouting crowd: professional wrestling is at once spectacle, sport, and business. Steel Chair to the Head provides a multifaceted look at the popular phenomenon of pro wrestling. The contributors combine critical rigor with a deep appreciation of wrestling as a unique cultural form, the latest in a long line of popular performance genres. They examine wrestling as it happens in the ring, is experienced in the stands, is portrayed on television, and is discussed in online chat rooms. In the process, they reveal wrestling as an expression of the contradictions and struggles that shape American culture. The essayists include scholars in anthropology, psychology, film studies, communication studies, and sociology, one of whom used to wrestle professionally. Classic studies of wrestling by Roland Barthes, Carlos Monsiváis, Sharon Mazer, and Henry Jenkins appear alongside original essays. Whether exploring how pro wrestling inflects race, masculinity, and ideas of reality and authenticity; how female fans express their enthusiasm for male wrestlers; or how lucha libre provides insights into Mexican social and political life, Steel Chair to the Head gives due respect to pro wrestling by treating it with the same thorough attention usually reserved for more conventional forms of cultural expression. Contributors. Roland Barthes, Douglas L. Battema, Susan Clerc, Laurence de Garis, Henry Jenkins III, Henry Jenkins IV, Heather Levi, Sharon Mazer, Carlos Monsiváis, Lucia Rahilly, Catherine Salmon, Nicholas Sammond, Phillip Serrat, Philip Sewell

I'm Sorry, I Love You: A History of Professional Wrestling

Author : Jim Smallman
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 147225421X
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (722 download)

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Download or read book I'm Sorry, I Love You: A History of Professional Wrestling written by Jim Smallman and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2018-08-23 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Clever, funny, authoritative and illuminating' - Times Literary Supplement 'Filled with passion, humour, and a little bit of welcome weirdness. A must-read for every die-hard wrestling fan' - Mick Foley For fans of books from Chris Jericho, Steve Austin, Daniel Bryan, Mick Foley and Jim Ross. 'We have all felt every emotion today. Remember today, the next time a family member or workmate tells you that wrestling is stupid. We've laughed, we've cried, we've screamed our lungs out. Professional wrestling is the greatest thing in the entire world.' - Jim Smallman, 2016 Comedian and PROGRESS Wrestling founder Jim Smallman takes us on a wild ride through the history of pro-wrestling, from its beginnings at the turn of the twentieth century to the pop-culture, pay-per-view juggernaut that it is today. Join Jim as he looks at the most defining and iconic moments in wrestling's history and attempts to nail down just why this ludicrous, over the top, compelling quasi-sport means so much to so many people.

Queen of the Ring

Author : Jaime Hernandez
Publisher : Fantagraphics Books
ISBN 13 : 1683964454
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (839 download)

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Download or read book Queen of the Ring written by Jaime Hernandez and published by Fantagraphics Books. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the past 40 years, acclaimed graphic novelist Jaime Hernandez has been creating a Love and Rockets-adjacent world ― set in the heyday of 1960s and ’70s women’s wrestling and lucha libre! ― with an entirely separate cast of characters who have aged and evolved: the beautiful and brutal Bettie Rey, the I.F.W. Pacific Women’s Champion ― a.k.a. Golden Girl ― as well as former champions Pantera Negra, Miss Kitty Perez, and many more. As Hernandez puts it, “It’s my Love and Rockets world that’s not my Love and Rockets world.” This best-of book spotlights the women who are often ignored in pro wrestling in 125 full color illustrations: pin-ups, action shots, fake wrestling magazine covers, all presented in a large paperback format that echoes the lucha libre magazines of the 1960s. Hernandez also discusses the work in an interview with fellow cartoonist Katie Skelly. Despite having created one of the most expansive and remarkable casts of characters of any cartoonist who ever lived (under the umbrella of the ongoing L&R comic book series), acclaimed graphic novelist Jaime Hernandez ― Will Eisner Hall of Famer; Eisner, Harvey, Ignatz, and PEN Award winner; L.A. Times Book Prize winner; and on a very short list of contenders for the title of America’s Greatest Living Cartoonist ― has been privately amassing a body of work that no one else has ever seen for over 40 years. Until now.

The Dark Side of Sports

Author : Nick T. Pappas
Publisher : Meyer & Meyer Sport
ISBN 13 : 1841267597
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (412 download)

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Download or read book The Dark Side of Sports written by Nick T. Pappas and published by Meyer & Meyer Sport. This book was released on 2011-12-19 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elite-level athletes are placed upon heightened pedestals in societies world-wide. At the same time, there is a dark side to these glorified competitors that remains hidden from those outside of exclusive athletic circles. Dr. Nick Pappas' athletic background in collegiate and professional sports has provided insider access, enabling him to uncover an array of disturbing sexually deviant and aggressive behaviors, which have silently thrived for decades in many athlete cultures. These findings, expressed through the athletes' own words, are the result of more than 10 years of cutting-edge research involving in-depth interviews with 142 collegiate, minor, and major league athletes from five prominent U.S. sports. Written in an engaging style, "The Dark Side of Sports" is a must read with messages not only for athletes, coaches, managers, and administrators, but also for parents, women, students, and sports enthusiasts. While these important discoveries are certain to shock, raise awareness, and provide a wake-up call for those in and outside of the sports world, they also promote a sense of urgency for taking action to prevent and address these harmful behaviors. "The Dark Side of Sports" has strong appeal for diverse audiences because it highlights the need for risk management in every male athletic culture. This includes individuals with direct involvement in sports such as athletes, coaches, managers, administrators, and support staff, who see the importance of addressing and deterring potentially harmful and dangerous behavior that can ruin an athletic program's reputation in an instant. At the same time, this book serves as an invaluable resource for parents, women, and fans by raising awareness to the significant issues surrounding a darker, hidden side of sports.

Rhea Ripley

Author : Nicole J Parker
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book Rhea Ripley written by Nicole J Parker and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-02-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Rhea Ripley: Redefining Women's Wrestling" delves into the meteoric rise of one of the most electrifying talents in the world of professional wrestling. From her humble beginnings in Adelaide, Australia, to dominating the global stage in WWE, Rhea Ripley's journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and unbridled passion for the sport.In this captivating book, readers will discover the untold story behind Ripley's transformation from a young girl with a dream to a fearless powerhouse who shattered barriers and redefined the very essence of women's wrestling. Through insightful interviews, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and stunning photographs, fans will gain unprecedented access to Ripley's life both inside and outside the ring. Explore Ripley's evolution as she defies stereotypes, challenges norms, and blazes a trail for future generations of female wrestlers. Witness her unforgettable battles against some of the biggest names in the industry, from Charlotte Flair to Asuka, and her historic triumphs that solidified her status as a true icon of empowerment. But "Rhea Ripley: Redefining Women's Wrestling" is more than just a chronicle of championship victories-it's a celebration of authenticity, fearlessness, and the unwavering belief in oneself. Through her unparalleled charisma and undeniable talent, Ripley has not only captivated audiences but inspired millions around the world to embrace their uniqueness and chase their dreams with unrelenting passion. Whether you're a die-hard fan of Rhea Ripley or simply curious about the evolution of women's wrestling, this book offers a compelling glimpse into the life and legacy of a trailblazer who continues to leave an indelible mark on the industry. Strap in, hold tight, and prepare to witness the unstoppable force that is Rhea Ripley as she continues to redefine the boundaries of what it means to be a woman in wrestling.

Queer Japan from the Pacific War to the Internet Age

Author : Mark J. McLelland
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 9780742537873
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (378 download)

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Download or read book Queer Japan from the Pacific War to the Internet Age written by Mark J. McLelland and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2005 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scholarship on Japan has recently broadened to include minority perspectives on communities from marginal workers to those whose sexuality has long been overlooked. This volume, with its combination of fieldwork in the gay and lesbian communities and the use of historical sources such as journals and documents, breaks important new ground in this field. It examines gay life in the Japanese Pacific War, addresses transgender and lesbian as well as gay issues, examines the interface of queer society with the U.S. occupation and the international community, contests major interpretations of contemporary queer society, and introduces readers to the development of lesbian, transgender, and gay communities in postwar Japan.Queer Japan from the Pacific Age to the Internet Age provides a historical outline of the development of sexual-minority identity categories and community formation through a detailed analysis of both niche and mainstream publications, including magazines, newspapers, biographies, memoirs, and Internet sites. The material is also augmented with interview data from individuals who have had a long association with Japan's queer cultures.Including a wealth of images from the "perverse press," this book will appeal to students and general readers interested in modern and contemporary Japan and in gender studies and sexuality.