Felice Picano Bücher

Epochales Meisterwerk vom US-Meister des schwulen Romans. Vor dem Hintergrund der amerikanischen schwulen Bewegung von Woodstock bis HIV entsteht das Bild zweier völlig unterschiedlicher Männerschicksale: Roger und Alistair sind Cousins, sehen sich zum Verwechseln ähnlich, aber sonst sind die beiden Männer grundauf verschieden: Alistair ist der Draufgänger und Schrille, der das Leben verschlingt, Roger hingegen ist ausgeglichen und distanziert. DIESE EINE FREUNDSCHAFT beschreibt die beiden unterschiedlichen Männerschicksale von ihrem Coming-Out bis zu Alistairs 45. Geburtstag, einer wilden Party, die gleichzeitig Alistairs letzte sein wird. Ein sehr bewegendes Buch in Form einer mitreißenden Sage. Laut Edmund White, das VOM WINDE VERWEHT für Schwule

A House on the Ocean, A House on the Bay spans the heyday of Picano's life in the Pines and Manhattan during the 1960s and 1970s. He chronicles his love affairs and the tortuous intricacies of a longtime love triangle, his hilarious misadventures as a bookstore employee (arranging a book party hosted by Jackie Onassis, lunchtime rendezvous in secret tunnels below Grand Central Station, getting framed for embezzlement!), and the thrills and agonies involved in the writing and publishing of his first novels, including Smart as the Devil and Eyes. Picano also regales us with stories about the legendary "Class of 1975, " the "Gay 2,000" - hip, political, talented, beautiful young men who formed and molded gay culture as it exists today. AIDS eventually spread through the Pines like wildfire and about 98 percent of the "Gay 2,000" are now dead, but Felice Picano has lived through it all, and he gives voice to those times with humor, candor, and wistfulness.

Set against the backdrop of timeless love, this haunting narrative explores the complexities of relationships across different eras. The author, a prominent figure in the American gay literary scene, weaves a poignant story that delves into the emotional depth and challenges faced by its characters. Rich in historical context, the tale reflects on the enduring nature of love, making it a compelling read for those interested in the intersections of romance and history.