Against Memoir

A queer countercultural icon divulges on all things artistic, romantic, and neurotic in this collection of essays.

Michelle Tea is the author of numerous books, including Black Wave, Valencia, and How to Grow Up. She is the creator of the Sister Spit all-girl open mic and the 1997-1999 national tour, and founded RADAR Productions, a literary non-profit that oversees queer-centric projects. Currently she creates Amethyst Editions, a queer imprint of the Feminist Press.

1. Art + Music a. Valerie Solanas b. Andy Warhol c. On Erin Markey d. On Chelsea Girls e. Purple Rain f. Minor Threat g. Gene Loves Jezebel h. On Sonic Youth's Magic i. The Rocky Horror Picture Show 2. Love + Queerness a. Transmissions from Camp Trans b. How to Not Be a Queer Douchebag c. Hard Times d. HAGs e. My Husband-Wife 3. Writing + Life a. Pigeon Manifesto b. Lost Jobs c. Telling Your Friends You're Sober d. Sister Spit Feminism e. Death in the Family f. On Being Polish g. Baba h. Dire Straits i. Against Memoir