{"product_id":"queer-a-graphic-history-graphic-guides","title":"Queer: A Graphic History by Meg-John Barker (Graphic Guides) (RARE BOOKS)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"0a434868-b82d-49ca-8c62-f62f02211a41\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"0a434868-b82d-49ca-8c62-f62f02211a41\" data-turn-id-container=\"0a434868-b82d-49ca-8c62-f62f02211a41\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-27\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:13e247c1-fcf5-40dc-8427-a794fc38f74c-13\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:13e247c1-fcf5-40dc-8427-a794fc38f74c-13\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:13e247c1-fcf5-40dc-8427-a794fc38f74c-13\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-28\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"eb9e423b-f968-4ddc-ba9b-77539f075b2a\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"obqri8\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"15\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"335\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eQueer: A Graphic History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an illustrated nonfiction book that explains the concept of “queer” in relation to identity, sexuality, gender, and cultural theory. It breaks down complex academic ideas from queer theory into accessible visual storytelling using comics, diagrams, and simplified explanations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eThe book explores how the meaning of “queer” has changed over time—from a historical slur to a reclaimed identity and an academic framework for questioning fixed categories of gender and sexuality. It introduces key ideas from feminist theory, LGBTQ+ history, and post-structuralist thought, showing how identity is often fluid rather than fixed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eThrough engaging illustrations and straightforward language, the book addresses topics such as heteronormativity, gender roles, sexual identity, and societal expectations. It also discusses how culture shapes what is considered “normal” and how individuals and communities resist or redefine those norms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eOverall, it serves as an educational introduction to queer theory and LGBTQ+ perspectives, making academic concepts easier to understand for general readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1eu0bnb\" data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMeg-John Barker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a psychologist, therapist, and writer known for work in the fields of sexuality, gender diversity, and relationship diversity. Their writing often focuses on making academic ideas about identity and relationships more accessible to the public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJulia Scheele\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a graphic artist and illustrator who collaborates on nonfiction works that translate complex academic and social topics into visual formats. Their artwork in \u003cem data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003eQueer: A Graphic History\u003c\/em\u003e plays a key role in simplifying and communicating theoretical ideas through engaging visuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1964\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eTogether, Barker and Scheele combine academic insight with visual storytelling to create an accessible introduction to queer theory and contemporary discussions on identity and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44273092460801,"sku":"2SY1KEZ29-Used","price":699.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/QUEER.jpg?v=1668421806","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/queer-a-graphic-history-graphic-guides","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}