REVIEWS, ETC.
PUBLISHED REVIEWS
Brian Attebery in The Baum Bugle (Autumn 2018, Vol. 62 #2): pages 39-40.
I highly recommend it to anyone interested in gender and sexuality; folklore; children’s literature …
As I read through the book, a number of questions popped into my mind. … In each case, Michel turns out to have anticipated the question and addressed it with common sense, insight and the best available evidence. …
Michel documents a unique and intimate relationship between gay men and the world of Oz. The readings that arise from that relationship are rich, subversive, and empowering to anyone willing to venture where they go. … Michel’s book reminds us that meaning is always the product of a collaboration between text and reader. We are fortunate he is a reader of considerable insight and sympathy.
[The complete review is in the Autumn 2018 Baum Bugle. To learn how to join the International Wizard of Oz Club and get a subscription to the Bugle, go to http://ozclub.org/publications/the-baum-bugle]
Glenn Pfarrer in Hampshire Gazette (10-5-18), Valley Advocate (10-11-18) and Greenfield Recorder (10-24-18)
Jay Davis on The Royal Blog of Oz (6-27-18)
So why do gay men love The Wizard of Oz--or more often than not, many different incarnations of Oz--so much? Why is the MGM film a gay film classic and why are people dressed as Oz characters a common sight at Pride events? …
Michel writes in an accessible voice, taking the time to explain his points and how he's approaching the subject. He also offers generous footnotes to fully explain his points and sometimes even pointing out cases that prove generalizations are never the rule. The book also features a lot of images, from illustrations from the Oz books to various photos of young fans to gay fans celebrating Oz as well as images displaying the cultural significance Oz has in relation to the LGBT community.
Overall, I'm impressed with the book and heartily recommend it.
Brian Attebery in The Baum Bugle (Autumn 2018, Vol. 62 #2): pages 39-40.
I highly recommend it to anyone interested in gender and sexuality; folklore; children’s literature …
As I read through the book, a number of questions popped into my mind. … In each case, Michel turns out to have anticipated the question and addressed it with common sense, insight and the best available evidence. …
Michel documents a unique and intimate relationship between gay men and the world of Oz. The readings that arise from that relationship are rich, subversive, and empowering to anyone willing to venture where they go. … Michel’s book reminds us that meaning is always the product of a collaboration between text and reader. We are fortunate he is a reader of considerable insight and sympathy.
[The complete review is in the Autumn 2018 Baum Bugle. To learn how to join the International Wizard of Oz Club and get a subscription to the Bugle, go to http://ozclub.org/publications/the-baum-bugle]
Glenn Pfarrer in Hampshire Gazette (10-5-18), Valley Advocate (10-11-18) and Greenfield Recorder (10-24-18)
Jay Davis on The Royal Blog of Oz (6-27-18)
So why do gay men love The Wizard of Oz--or more often than not, many different incarnations of Oz--so much? Why is the MGM film a gay film classic and why are people dressed as Oz characters a common sight at Pride events? …
Michel writes in an accessible voice, taking the time to explain his points and how he's approaching the subject. He also offers generous footnotes to fully explain his points and sometimes even pointing out cases that prove generalizations are never the rule. The book also features a lot of images, from illustrations from the Oz books to various photos of young fans to gay fans celebrating Oz as well as images displaying the cultural significance Oz has in relation to the LGBT community.
Overall, I'm impressed with the book and heartily recommend it.
Amazon (as of Oct 26 they are all five stars!)
PERSONAL COMMUNICATION
I was delighted to receive a copy of your excellent book, which I've just finished reading with pleasure. I am really impressed by how good it is, and how very well researched. (And with a wonderful choice of illustrations, too.) … I hope FRIENDS OF DOROTHY will receive the attention and praise it deserves. —Alison Lurie
The book is so well done. I’m thoroughly enjoying it, even though I generally drudge through scholarly works. — Rocky Bonsal
I was delighted to receive a copy of your excellent book, which I've just finished reading with pleasure. I am really impressed by how good it is, and how very well researched. (And with a wonderful choice of illustrations, too.) … I hope FRIENDS OF DOROTHY will receive the attention and praise it deserves. —Alison Lurie
The book is so well done. I’m thoroughly enjoying it, even though I generally drudge through scholarly works. — Rocky Bonsal
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MY READING IN NORTHAMPTON
You rocked the house last night! That was a fabulous turnout and the audience was very engaged. Congratulations to you! Great showing and presentation. Indeed, the instant info you have is amazing; like a walking Wikipedia. We really enjoyed your talk. You are so articulate! You kept things moving along, and answered questions succinctly but thoroughly. I enjoyed your reading the other night and was impressed by your presentation and your book. So fun being at your reading! Very special for me! Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your presentation last night! I can’t imagine how proud you must feel to bring to fulfillment a project 20 years in the making! Well done. Excellent book presentation. … Thanks for the event and congratulations on publishing your amazing research and book. Leslea did a lovely intro … |
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