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Author of Fire Island: A Queer History, one of the New Yorker best books of 2022, Jack Parlett is bringing his new work Flamboyance to Bookhaus.
Flamboyance ignites every aspect of our lives, from art and entertainment to ritual and protest.
In his fascinating new book, Jack Parlett argues for its value as an empowering and creative force, illuminating the ways in which flamboyance is a fundamental aspect of human conduct that both marks and transcends difference
Taking in an eclectic array of examples, from Gothic architecture to the orange flowers of Dungeness, and populated by figures such as Oscar Wilde, James Baldwin, Elton John, Amy Winehouse, Lil Nas X and Chappell Roan, this is a book about flamboyant art and the art of flamboyance. And having both aspired to it and rejected it, Jack recounts his personal relationship to flamboyance while also finding new meanings of the word, exploring its surprises and contradictions, and reconnecting with its radical power.
Jack Parlett will be in conversation with Tom Marshman here at bookhaus. This event is part of our Bristol Pride programme. Tickets cost £8, include a glass of wine or a soft drink and £2 off the book, and include a donation to Bristol Pride. Presented by bookhaus.
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