The Life & Times Of Butch Dykes: Portraits of Artists, Leaders, and Dreamers Who Changed the World

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Throughout history, many women have defied society's expectations of feminine behaviour and appearance in order to live a more authentic life. These short vignettes combine biographical sketches with evocative illustrations for an impact that is as bold, powerful, and inspirational as the brilliant artists, writers and musicians they represent.

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[Review Quote] ""[Eloisa Aquino's] admiration for her subjects shines through in this celebratory volume."" - Publisher's Weekly [Endorsement] "A vital history rendered in raw and riveting detail." - Lauren Hough

Author Bio

Eloisa Aquino is a Brazilian-Canadian artist and zinester who lives and works in Montreal, where she runs the micro-press B&D Press. She was born in So Paulo (Brazil), where she made zines and worked as a journalist and translator, and moved to Montreal in order to pursue a Master's in Media Studies. Eloisa's work is focused in non-fictional illustrated narratives on queer topics, especially stories and histories at the margins.