What's Inside Issue 13?
Alison Bechdel | Features | Regulars | Reviews | Advertisers
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Boy do we have an issue for you this time – not only do we have an interview with the fabulous Alison Bechdel, we give you the Velvet team in drag!
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Interview with Alison Bechdel
 | “On a deep psychological level I feel partly freed from the tentacles of this particular family legacy."
Naomi Young chatted via the ether with Alison Bechel, of ‘Dykes to Watch Out For’ fame, about her autobiographical big hit Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic (reviewed Velvet Issue 11) and plans for her next book
"I’ve liked being an outsider very much."
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Alison’s blog and DTWOF trivia www.dykestowatchoutfor.com |
Features
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- Blair’s Legacy - Since Tony Blair’s demise as Prime Minister we look at his legacy
- Brits Abroad Part 2 - Liz Terry on the lesbian community outside of Europe
- York - Going to YLAF this year? (see below)
- What’s in a name? - Homosexual, Lesbian, Gay, Dyke, Queer... Name me!!
- Cruise contol - keeping your options open?
- No Outsiders - gay rights in education
- Travel Health and Safety - a few simple precautions can help ensure your holiday goes smoothly
- As simple as putting on trousers? (see below)
- Gender Transgression in history Hatshepsut (see below)
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Regulars
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As usual, Issue 13 features news and events and our regular contributors:
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- V.G. Lee - The Secret of Successful DIY...
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Regular Features |
- Parenting - Alyson Henley-Einion looks at homophobic bullying in schools
- Short fiction & Poetry - Beware the butterfly effect - live near a lesbian
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What to do in York while at YLAF
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Going to YLAF this year? Here are some tips on where to stay and what to to in York.
Accommodation, Tourist Attractions and places to eat. See also www.york-tourism.co.uk
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Drag - As simple as putting on trousers?
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Inspired by Self-Made Man: My Year Disguised as a Man by Norah Vincent, Velvet editor Naomi Young and other members of the team dress in drag and discuss gender issues.
"In this area, other people’s perceptions/prejudices/preconceptions are probably more important than what you’re actually wearing as to how one is perceived." |
Gender Transgression in history
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Hatshepsut- the Egyptian Queen who became a King.
Josie Henley-Einion does a bit of digging into Egyptian history to find an ancient lesbian icon.
"What makes Hatshepsut unique is that she declared herself a man as part of this adoption of a new persona. She wore male attire and took on male adornments."
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Reviews
The following books/CDs/DVDs have been reviewed in this issue of Velvet.
As far as possible the website will link to a site where you may purchase these items. |
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