Unveiling the Muse: The Lost History of Gay Carnival in New Orleans

by Howard Philips Smith

Traditional Carnival has been well documented with a vast array of books published on the subject. However, few of them, if any, mention gay Carnival krewes or the role of gay Carnival within the larger context of the season. Howard Philips Smith corrects this oversight with a beautiful, vibrant, and exciting account of gay Carnival.

Gay krewes were first formed in the late 1950s, growing out of costume parties held by members of the gay community...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1496814010
• ISBN13: 9781496814012
• Release Date: December 2017
• Publisher: University Press of Mississippi
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 3.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 10.2" x 12.2"