HOLIDAY GIFTS COURTING EQUALITY A Documentary History of Amer irst Legal Same-Sex Marriages Patricia A. Gozemba and Keren Kahn Photographs by Marilyn Humphries On November 18, 2003, the Massachusetts Supreme judicial Court granted equal mar- rage benefits to same-sex couples. Through engaging storytelling and powerful photo- graphs, Courting Equality takes readers through the volatile public debate following the decision and introduces some of the many lesbian and gay families who have taken advantage of equa arrlage laws. A QUEER HISTORY OF ‘THE BALLET Peter Stoneley Written in a lively, clear, accessible style, A Queer History of the Ballet will be especially useful to students and scholars involved in the growing number of courses on queer culture, theatre studies, dance history. gen- der studies, and cross-disciplinary ap- proaches to literature. The book moves from the 19th century through the post-modern era, bringing together an important array of creative figures and movements, including Romantic ballet: Tehaikovsky: Diaghilev Genet New York City Ballet Neumeier; Bourne: Bausch; and Morris, It discusses the making and performance his- tory of key works, including Li Syiphide Giselle, Sleeping Beauty, and Swar Lake Fonteyny LAMBDA BOOK REPORT FA. 2007 PAGE 37 WEARING HISTORY T-shirts from the Gay Rights Movement Steve Gdula The T-shirt is a part of Americana, and nowhere is this reflected more than in the gay and lesbian community's struggle for clvil rights, Through imagination, wit, and a passion for equality. the activists who wrote, designed-and more importantly ‘wore the shirts helped define a movement Prom the sad to the troubling, the poignant to the humorous, this is the definitive pop culture chronieler of out lives THE VIEW FROM HERE Conversations with Gay & Lesbian Filmmakers Matthew Hays In The View from Here, queer directors and screenwriters—some mainstream. others who work deflantly from the margins~ speak passionately about the medium, in particular their personal experiences nav- gating through the often-cynical and cruel film industry, All of them speak candidly about their attempts to combat the demands of “the market” and still create films that are entertaining. engaging, and truthful ae ‘THE @ QUIDE TO WINE & COCKTAILS Scott & Scott With tips and recipes for every season and occasion, Scott Pomfret & Scott Whittier demystify cocktails and reveal how a little wine smarts can go a long way. With cheap tricks for deciphering wine labels and tips on how to host simple ‘theme cocktail or wine-tasting parties. learn to enjoy a drink at home, at the neighborhood bar, or even abroad. Pl fixes for party fouls: wine stains, non. drinkers, and bad gift booze. GAY GAMES VI Chicago 2006 Steve Gdula ‘The excitement and joy of the 2006 Gay Games in Chicago are captured in a new 208-page 4-color glossy photo soft-cover book available online at wwwalulu.com/content/1179609. The book features more than 1,000 images of the sports, culture and ceremonies of Gay Games VIL, and is a perfect gift for anyone who has ever attended a Gay Games, or for those who want to see more about events that have impacted hundreds of thousands, (of people. The book has an overview of the past seven Gay Games, including images of the first event in 1982 with co-founder Dr. Tom Waddell