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OverviewIn this graphic novel biography, author Josh Trujillo and illustrator Levi Hastings tell the true story of one of the most important, but largely forgotten, military leaders of the American Revolution, Baron Von Steuben, who brought much-needed knowledge to the inexperienced and ill-prepared Continental Army. As its first Inspector General, Von Steuben created an organizational framework for the US military, which included writing the Blue Book guide that became the standard for training American soldiers for more than a century. Von Steuben was also, by all accounts, a flamboyant homosexual in an era when the term didn't even exist. Beginning with Von Steuben's career in the Prussian Army, Trujillo explores his recruitment by Benjamin Franklin, his work alongside General George Washington at the Battle of Valley Forge, and his eventual decline into obscurity. In Washington's Gay General, Trujillo and Hastings impart both the intricacies of queer history and the importance of telling stories that highlight queer experiences. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Josh Trujillo , Levi HastingsPublisher: Abrams Imprint: Abrams ISBN: 9781419743726ISBN 10: 1419743724 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 28 September 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsTrujillo and Hastings have created a gripping biography of one of the most flamboyant and fascinating of America's founding fathers, all while grappling with the nature and importance of historical queerness. History, after all, isn't only written by the winners, but also by those with the most fabulous stories to tell. -- Justin Hall, editor of No Straight Lines: Four Decades of Queer Comics Washington's Gay General makes clear that queer people have always existed, even before the word queer existed. This book doesn't put Baron Von Steuben up on a pedestal, making clear that America's founding daddy is lying, self-aggrandizing, and brutal--in other words, a real person. Trujillo and Hastings gently weave their own insightful personal reflections on living as a gay people in America today into their quest to research the life of von Steuben, making clear that it's important to see queer people reflected in our history. -- Sarah Shay Mirk, author of Guantanamo Voices "Washington's Gay General makes clear that queer people have always existed, even before the word ""queer"" existed. This book doesn't put Baron Von Steuben up on a pedestal, making clear that ""America's founding daddy"" is lying, self-aggrandizing, and brutal—in other words, a real person. Trujillo and Hastings gently weave their own insightful personal reflections on living as a gay people in America today into their quest to research the life of von Steuben, making clear that it's important to see queer people reflected in our history. * Sarah Shay Mirk, author of Guantanamo Voices * Trujillo and Hastings have created a gripping biography of one of the most flamboyant and fascinating of America’s founding fathers, all while grappling with the nature and importance of historical queerness. History, after all, isn’t only written by the winners, but also by those with the most fabulous stories to tell. * Justin Hall, editor of No Straight Lines: Four Decades of Queer Comics *" Author InformationJosh Trujillo is a comic book guy based in Los Angeles. His work covers different genres, including superheroes, history, and children’s fiction. In 2020, he contributed to the Ignatz Award–winning Be Gay, Do Comics (IDW, 2020). Trujillo is also featured in the Eisner Award–winning Love is Love (IDW, 2016), benefiting victims of the Orlando nightclub tragedy, and the Ringo Award–winning Mine! (2018), benefiting Planned Parenthood. In 2021, he cocreated Aaron Fischer for Marvel Comics. Fischer, a gay runaway, takes on the mantle of Captain America. You can learn more about Trujillo, his work, and his dogs online. Levi Hastings is an illustrator and cartoonist specializing in natural science, travel, and queer history. His clients include HBO, the Washington Post, BuzzFeed, the Nib, the Stranger, and a variety of other publications. He lives in Seattle. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |