White Girls

“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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