Encyclopedia of Gay and Lesbian Popular Culture

Prono's slim, but thoughtful, collection of essays focuses on well-known American and British individuals whose works, words, and deeds have helped "redefine and shape" contemporary views of gays and lesbians (xi). Significant figures from earlier periods of the twentieth century, those who either have a continuing influence on gay and lesbian popular culture (e.g., Judy Garland and Barbara Stanwyck), or those whose sexuality was hidden behind a successful career and well-managed public relations campaign (e.g., Rock Hudson and Raymond Burr) are also included.