The Unofficial Gay Manual - by Kevin DiLallo (Paperback)

About the Book

The Official Preppy Handbook for the gay male animal, this fresh, funny, hip and thoroughly engaging book tells what it means (and takes) to be a gay man in America today. With essays, tests, lists, and charts, the Manual includes items like "10 Things Not to Say When Telling Your Mother" and a going out guide to major cities. Photos and drawings.

Book Synopsis

Profusely illustrated with drawings, The Unofficial Gay Manual is hip enough to titillate the most jaded urbanite, and wholesome enough to take home to Mom -- an absolute must-have for gay men, their families and friends, and a hilarious eye-opener for just about everyone else.

With essays, multiple-choice and true-false tests, lists, sidebars, and charts, the manual explains it all for you with items like:

- Gaydar
- How to Avoid Killing Your Lover's Mother
- United We Stand (Gay Types by City)
- Going out Guide to Major Cities
- 10 Things to Consider When Planning a Gay Wedding

. . . and dozens more that are as informative and enlightening as they are laugh-out-loud funny.

From the Back Cover

As the twentieth century draws to a close, it appears that it's at long last okay - even cool - to be gay. Kevin DiLallo and Jack Krumholtz say it's about time. Just at this historical turning point comes The Unofficial Gay Manual, a wild and witty guide to the tribal customs of the red-blooded American gay male. With essays, multiple-choice and true-false tests, lists, sidebars, and charts, the Manual explains it all for you with items that are as informative and enlightening as they are laugh-out-loud funny. Profusely illustrated with photos and drawings, The Unofficial Gay Manual is hip enough to titillate the most jaded urbanite, and wholesome enough to take home to Mom - an absolute must-have for gay men, their families and friends, and a hilarious eye-opener for just about everyone else.