About the Author

Dr. Charles Silverstein is a licensed psychologist in private practice in New York City. He is best known for his presentation before the Nomenclature Committee of the American Psychiatric Association that led to the removal of homosexuality as a mental illness from the organization's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.

Felice Picano's first book was a finalist for the PEN/ Hemingway Award. Since then, he has published twenty volumes of fiction, poetry, and memoirs. Considered a founding member of modern gay literature along with other members of the Violet Quill Club, he founded two publishing companies: SeaHorse Press and Gay Presses of New York. Among his award-winning books are the novels Like People in History, The Book of Lies, and Onyx. He lives in Los Angeles.

Reviews

"The new edition is sure to continue its reputation as the comprehensive reference for gay men. At 25 years old, it's still here. And where, just asking, is Anita Bryant?" - Hartford Courant"The ABCs of gay male sexuality get neatly presented here in an encyclopedic format with a savvy, knowledgeable attitude... a needed title." - Publishers WeeklyWould that we all had a wiser, older brother in real life, but until then, The Joy of Gay Sex remains. It's still the next best thing, whether you browse the entries or read it straight through. - Gay City News

"The new edition is sure to continue its reputation as the comprehensive reference for gay men. At 25 years old, it's still here. And where, just asking, is Anita Bryant?" -- Hartford Courant"The ABCs of gay male sexuality get neatly presented here in an encyclopedic format with a savvy, knowledgeable attitude... a needed title." -- Publishers WeeklyWould that we all had a wiser, older brother in real life, but until then, The Joy of Gay Sex remains. It's still the next best thing, whether you browse the entries or read it straight through. -- Gay City News