Sci-Fi, Magick, Queer L.A.

A groundbreaking exploration of how underground sci-fi and occult communities shaped LGBTQ+ liberation in mid-century Los Angeles. This richly illustrated book uncovers visionary artists like Kenneth Anger, Margaret Brundage, and Curtis Harrington who blended fantasy, ritual, and queer identity through pulp art, film, and writing. Featuring rare archival materials and seven illuminating essays, it reveals a hidden history of radical imagination. A must-read for fans of queer history, occult studies, and retro futurism.