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The Middle Sex by Stacey Clubb – Vintage Softcover Library S95160Exceptional new-old-stock copy of The Middle Sex by Stacey Clubb, catalog SCL/S95160, carrying the original 1963 copyright. The title itself was first published by Beacon/Signal in 1963 and was included on a contemporary 1963 lesbian-literature bibliography. Promoted with the provocative line, “They wanted it both ways!”, The Middle Sex is a revealing example of vintage lesbian and bisexual pulp fiction from an era when same-sex relationships were marketed as forofferden, scandalous and sensational.The back-cover advertising promises to expose the secret world of bisexual women, using the deliberately lurid and judgmental language typical of 1960s sexploitation publishing. Sylvia finds herself consumed by desire for Anne, a beautiful golden-haired college woman, while the men around these women confront the realization that the women they desire may also desire one another.The storyline explores lesbian attraction, bisexual desire, women who love women, forofferden relationships, jealousy, secrecy, sexual identity and the conflict between heterosexual relationships and same-sex attraction. The book’s portrayal also provides a revealing historical snapshot of the stigma and stereotypes surrounding lesbian and bisexual women in early-1960s popular culture.The slightest touch of another woman is enough to ignite the desires at the center of this provocative story, making The Middle Sex a particularly strong example of the lesbian-pulp and sexploitation genre.CONDITION: This copy is from new old stock and appears unread, presenting in exceptionally clean, near-new condition. Bright cover, tight binding, clean interior and extremely little evidence of handling or reading.Please examine all photographs carefully, as they show the actual book being offered and are part of the condition description.An especially interesting collectible for enthusiasts of vintage lesbian pulp, bisexual pulp fiction, LGBTQ publishing history, forofferden love, same-sex desire, 1960s sleaze, sexploitation fiction and provocative mid-century paperback cover art.
