White Girls

Cover of White Girls by Hilton Als
Author: Hilton Als
Publisher: Penguin
Year: 2019
Language: en
Edition: Reprint
Pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9780143134756
Dimensions:
Height: 8.19 Inches
Length: 5.5 Inches
Weight: 0.6 Pounds
Width: 0.81 Inches
Dewey Decimal: 814.6
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“White Girls” by Hilton Als is a reprint edition published by Penguin on July 9, 2019, featuring 304 pages in English. This book explores a variety of themes including blackness, queerness, and cultural references, weaving together elements of movies, love, and significant figures in art and music. Als presents a unique perspective on contemporary culture, offering insights that reflect the complexities of identity and experience.

Readers will find a collection of essays that delve into topics such as fashion, philosophy, and the impact of AIDS, all while engaging with notable personalities like Basquiat and Michael Jackson. The writing is described as freewheeling and dazzling, providing a thought-provoking examination of cultural narratives. This edition invites readers to reflect on the intersections of race, sexuality, and art, making it a significant contribution to literary collections in the realms of LGBTQ and African American studies.


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“This book will change you.” —Chicago Tribune

White Girls is about, among other things, blackness, queerness, movies, Brooklyn, love (and the loss of love), AIDS, fashion, Basquiat, Capote, philosophy, porn, Eminem, Louise Brooks, and Michael Jackson. Freewheeling and dazzling, tender and true, it is one of the most daring and provocative books of recent years, an invaluable guide to the culture of our time.

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This page includes the available description and bibliographic details for “White Girls” by Hilton Als. Synopsis preview: “This book will change you.” –Chicago TribuneWhite Girls is about, among other things, blackness, queerness, movies, Brooklyn, love (and the loss of love), AIDS, fashion, Basquiat, Capote, philosophy, porn, Eminem, Loui…
Who is the author of “White Girls”?
“White Girls” is credited to Hilton Als.
When was “White Girls” published?
Publisher: Penguin. Year: 2019.
What is the ISBN for “White Girls”?
ISBN-13: 9780143134756.
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
Language: en. Pages: 304. Edition: Reprint.

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