It seems like a magical bridge, from compiling The Lost Library collection in the late 2000s to accepting the invitation to co-curate The Library of Homosexual Congress in 2022. Years in the crossing, but that time was spent organically building strength and connections so when my publisher, Sven, texted me about this opportunity, I was able to reply rapidly: I have the imprint name and a draft mission statement ready to go.
There is an important aspect of queer culture that doesn’t get a lot of attention: the generational baton race, the art and information that must pass between strong hands or risk being lost or destroyed. I believe we all play a part, from the books we buy to the movies we recommend, the stories we tell one another. We need to get better at valuing preservation and we can do this by building/supporting institutions with missions that make these activities possible.
Mission Statement:
The Library Of Homosexual Congress, an imprint of Rebel Satori Press, preserves and promotes classic and provocative works of gay literature and nonfiction, with focuses on the AIDS crisis, the nascent gay rights movement as well as irreverent works of sexual culture and groundbreaking titles that deserve renewed attention.
You can read more here: LOHC - Rebel Satori Press