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The Lost Autobiography of Samuel Steward: Recollections of an Extraordinary TwentiethCentury Gay Life,Used
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On August 21, 1978, a year before his seventieth birthday, Samuel Steward (190993) sat down at his typewriter in Berkeley, California, and began to compose a remarkable autobiography. No one but his closest friends knew the many different identities he had performed during his life: as Samuel Steward, he had been a popular university professor of English; as Phil Sparrow, an accomplished tattoo artist; as Ward Stames, John McAndrews, and Donald Bishop, a prolific essayist in the first European gay magazines; as Phil Andros, the author of a series of popular pornographic gay novels during the 1960s and 1970s. Steward had also moved in the circles of Gertrude Stein, Thornton Wilder, and Alfred Kinsey, among many other notable figures of the twentieth century. And, as a compulsive record keeper, he had maintained a meticulous cardfile index throughout his life that documented his 4,500 sexual encounters with more than 800 men.The story of this life would undoubtedly have been a sensation if it had reached publication. But after finishing a 110,000word draft in 1979, Steward lost interest in the project and subsequently published only a slim volume of selections from his manuscript.In The Lost Autobiography of Samuel Steward, Jeremy Mulderig has integrated Stewards truncated published text with the text of the original manuscript to create the first extended version of Stewards autobiography to appear in printthe first sensational, fascinating, and ultimately enlightening story of his many lives told in his own words. The product of a rigorous linebyline comparison of these two sources and a thoughtful editing of their contents, Mulderigs thoroughly annotated text is more complete and coherent than either source alone while also remaining faithful to Stewards style and voice, to his engaging selfdeprecation and his droll sense of humor. Compellingly readable and often unexpectedly funny, this newly discovered story of a gay life full of wildly improbablebut nonetheless trueevents is destined to become a landmark queer autobiography from the twentieth century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Lost Autobiography of Samuel Steward'? A: The main theme of the autobiography revolves around Samuel Steward's multifaceted life as a gay man in the twentieth century, exploring his identities as a professor, tattoo artist, and author, while documenting his extensive experiences and relationships.
- Q: Who is the author of this annotated edition? A: The annotated edition is authored by Jeremy Mulderig, who integrates both the published selections and the original manuscript of Samuel Steward to provide a more complete narrative.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition comes in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Lost Autobiography of Samuel Steward' published? A: The book was published on April 24, 2018.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all readers? A: While the book offers valuable insights into LGBTQ+ history and personal narratives, it contains adult themes and language that may not be suitable for younger readers.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations or photographs? A: The product details do not specify any illustrations or photographs included in this edition.
- Q: What makes this edition different from other versions of Steward's autobiography? A: This annotated edition combines Samuel Steward's original manuscript with his published selections, offering a more comprehensive and coherent narrative, while staying true to his voice and style.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for LGBTQ+ studies? A: Yes, this autobiography serves as a significant reference for LGBTQ+ studies, providing historical context and personal experiences that are essential for understanding queer history.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is brand new, ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.