
How to Become a Virgin
$31.98
- Paperback
192 pages
- Release Date
1 July 2008
Summary
How to Become a Virgin: The Wit and Wisdom of Quentin Crisp
After half a century of metropolitan infamy, Quentin Crisp graduated to international fame when his widely acclaimed autobiography The Naked Civil Servant made him a household name, even in respectable households.
In this second volume of autobiography, Quentin Crisp describes the wider horizons of his years as a celebrity at home and abroad, and explains his personal philosophy of inaction, as well as his love affa…
Book Details
ISBN-13: | 9780007292363 |
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ISBN-10: | 0007292368 |
Author: | Quentin Crisp |
Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
Imprint: | Flamingo |
Format: | Paperback |
Number of Pages: | 192 |
Release Date: | 1 July 2008 |
Weight: | 125g |
Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 15mm |
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Critics Review
‘There must be something in a writer if every paragraph can make you howl with mirth’ Observer ‘If Quentin Crisp had never existed it is unlikely that anyone would have had the nerve to invent him’ The Times
About The Author
Quentin Crisp
Quentin Crisp was born in Sutton, Surrey, England, on December 25, 1908, and died in Manchester on November 21, 1999, just weeks before his 91st birthday. He was an English writer, raconteur, and actor, known for his flamboyant style and unapologetic embrace of his homosexuality, at a time when it was still illegal in Britain. He is perhaps best known for his 1968 autobiography, The Naked Civil Servant, which chronicled his experiences of being openly gay in a largely intolerant society. Crisp moved to New York City in 1981, where he continued to write and perform, becoming a celebrated figure in the city’s artistic and literary circles. He remained a prominent cultural figure until his death, offering his unique perspective on life, style, and the pursuit of individuality.
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