6 books celebrating LGBTQIA+ communities and artists from our independent bookshop
Ren Hang by Dian Hanson
£35.00
This book is a tribute to the late Beijing photographer Ren Hang and his vivid, controversial nude photographs of friends, models, and fans. Throughout his career, Hang was arrested several times for his explicit photographs and experienced heavy censorship in China. His work is shocking in content and remarkable for its technical mastery. Published by TASCHEN, it is the only international collection that covers his entire career.
Saturday Town by Casey Orr
£10.00
Dive into the colorful world of Casey Orr’s Saturday Town with her publication celebrating the diversity of youth fashion, culture, and identity in the UK. Since 2013, Orr has visited towns and cities on Saturdays, creating bold, statement portraiture of young people in her pop-up studio.
Drag Kings of Manchester by Christine Beckett
£12.00
Drag Kings of Manchester is the first photobook produced from the archives of Christine Beckett. Between 2015 and 2018, Beckett worked with a small Drag King troupe called The Boi Zone, during which this project was born. Looking through the book is to view Beckett’s growing relationship with the troupe while also gaining insight into the Manchester Drag King scene through performance, protest, community, friendship, and fashion.
Pride in the North West by Christine Beckett
£20.00
Experience the spirit of Pride with Christine Beckett’s newest publication, Pride in the North West! Featuring work from events in Liverpool, Manchester, and St Helens between 2015 and 2022, Beckett continues to champion and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community with her expressive and vibrant work.
Extra/Ordinary – Pride 2023, Liverpool by Robin Maryon
£6.50
In this edition of Extra/Ordinary, photographer Robin Maryon captures the candid joy and standout fashion of Liverpool Pride against the familiar backdrop of the city center.
Pictures for Charis by Kelli Connell
£50.00
Immerse yourself in the poetic road trip of photographer Kelli Connell. Inspired by her infatuation with writer Charis Wilson—partner, muse, and creative collaborator of Edward Weston—Connell traveled with her partner, Betsy Odom, to retrace the journey Weston and Wilson made 80 years ago. The book alternates between sections of photography and text, creating a beautiful harmony of American scenery, intimate portraiture, and Connell’s reflections from her queer perspective.
@Text by Amy Sanderson
@Photos by John Harris
