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This inspiring collection of illustrated portraits celebrates the lives of influential transgender, non-binary and intersex figures both past and present.
Showcasing the diversity of gender identities and expressions that have existed in all cultures throughout history alongside developments from recent years, the extraordinary stories in this book highlight the achievements and legacies of those who have fought to be themselves, whatever their gender. From activists, soldiers and historical leaders through to musicians, actors and global superstars, this book explores the life and times of over a hundred trans and intersex trailblazers in their fight for equality, acceptance and change. Poignant, educational and empowering, these are the gender pioneers everyone needs to know about.
Author: Philippa Punchard
Hardback Published 9 November 2022 200 pages
“Gender Pioneers is a fun, fact-filled, easy-to-read romp through the long history of gender-diversity in cultures around the world. It places contemporary trans identities in a broader context to show there's nothing new about being non-binary or changing gender.”--Susan Stryker, author of Transgender History: The Roots of Today's Revolution
“Our history is rich, deep, diverse and expansive. Ancient even. This beautifully illustrated book documents our rich history clearly and gloriously. A vital book if setting out to discover our history(s) or to tell or retell the story the us. We have been pioneers pushing at the constrictive limits of gender for centuries.”--Juno Roche, author of Trans Power, Queer Sex and Gender Explorers