# Gay Agenda: A Modern Queer History & Handbook Hardcover Book

## What it is

The Gay Agenda: A Modern Queer History & Handbook Hardcover Book is a Harper Collins wellness product. Positioned for for-him and for-her. Current price: $15.99 (retail value $19.99). In stock.

## Key facts

- Brand: Harper Collins
- SKU: 86683
- MPN: 86683
- Category: for-him, for-her
- Condition: new
- Ships to: United States, in plain unmarked packaging
- Returns: unopened items in original packaging within 30 days (hygiene restrictions apply to used products)
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## Emma's take

A joyful, illustrated love letter to queer history and culture.

Compiled by illustrators Ashley Molesso and Chessie Needham, this hardcover handbook is known for its 100 full-color illustrations and bite-sized entries on queer icons, landmarks, and history. It's built for anyone building a library of LGBTQ+ culture, from the reader craving a crash course to the one who wants a coffee-table keepsake. Readers seeking deep academic analysis will want a denser text; this one leads with warmth and visual storytelling instead. Keep it on the shelf for quick reference, or read cover to cover for the full timeline from Stonewall to Obergefell.

## Specifications

- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 176
- Authors: Ashley Molesso and Chessie Needham
- Illustrations: 100 full-color illustrations
- Subject: LGBTQ+ history, culture, and trivia
- Publisher: Harper Collins

## What's in the box

- 1x hardcover book, 176 pages

## Care instructions

- Store flat or upright away from direct sunlight to protect the cover.
- Keep pages dry, this hardcover isn't waterproof.
- Dust the cover with a soft, dry cloth to keep it shelf-ready.

## Frequently asked questions

## What topics does The Gay Agenda cover?

This hardcover handbook spans LGBTQ+ history, culture, and iconography, from Stonewall and the Pink Triangle to icons like Laverne Cox and David Bowie, with 100 full-color illustrations throughout.

## Who wrote and illustrated The Gay Agenda?

Ashley Molesso and Chessie Needham, the queer couple behind the stationery brand Ash + Chess, compiled and illustrated this 176-page hardcover together.

## Is this book a good fit for someone new to LGBTQ+ history?

Yes. It's built as a helpful introduction for newcomers, a nostalgic look back for older generations, and a reference archive for younger readers, with acronym definitions and icon profiles that make it easy to start anywhere.

## Does The Gay Agenda make a good gift?

It reads as a keepsake, a natural gift for Pride season, a graduation, or anyone building their LGBTQ+ history shelf. The hardcover format holds up well to repeat handling.

## How should I store this hardcover to keep it looking new?

Keep it upright or flat on a shelf, away from direct sunlight so the cover doesn't fade. A soft, dry cloth wipes away shelf dust without disturbing the full-color illustrations inside.

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