The Lavender Herring: Lesbian Essays from The Ladder, 1976 the first nationally distributed lesbian publication in the US

The Ladder

First Edition

[LGBTQ Literature] Grier, Barbara and Reid, Coletta. The Lavender Herring: Lesbian Essays from The Ladder. Maryland: Diana Press, 1976. First edition paperback. 357 pages. Measures 5.25" x 8.5". A collection of essays from all the years of The Ladder Lesbian publication. The Ladder began in 1956 and was a pioneering publication that represented the sole means of communication and expression for lesbians at a time when the culture was hidden. This anthology contains many important essays from the publication by women authors including Barbara Grier, who wrote the definitive Guide to Lesbians in Literature, and other like Martha Shelley, Mary Phoebe Bailey and Wilda Chase. Subjects range from the lesbian image in art to the call to feminism and the lesbian lifestyle. Includes over 35 essays and over 80 black and white illustrations including photographs, art, drawings and other photos originally published in the magazine. The Ladder was the first nationally distributed lesbian publication in the United States and offered an incisive look at mid-century gay life. Cover features portraits of women on a vibrant lavender backdrop. Previous owner sticker on third page. Overall, In very good condition.

Item #19947

Price: $125.00