Early Directory for the Radical Faeries

[LGBTQIA+]: [Radical Faeries]:

Fairie Directory Begun August, 1980 Spiritual Gathering of Radical Fairies [cover title].

[Fairfax, CA: 1980]. [48]pp. Quarto. Original illustrated wrappers, stapled. Minor rubbing and dust-soiling to rear wrapper. Very good plus. Item #13042

An early directory for the members of the Radical Faeries, founded in 1979 by queer activists seeking alternative paths to spirituality, inclusivity, gender non-conformity, environmentalism, and more. The Faeries often meet in rural environments in order to escape the trappings of urban life and reconnect with nature. At first, the group comprised almost exclusively gay men, though the movement has grown to include all members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The present directory was compiled at one of the Faeries' earliest gatherings, at Denver, Colorado in August 1980. Most of the directory comprises a reprint of the directory's handwritten entries by each participant, including names, contact information, personal mantras or interests, and more. This is followed by a page of advertisements, an alphabetical index of names, a subject index, and a "Geographic & Hospitality Index," listing the participants by home state. The text is peppered with small photographs of participants at the Denver gathering. OCLC records just nine copies in institutions.

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