The Concert and the Closet: A Comic Book on Depression, Moments of Grace, and Closeted Gay Christians.

by Stefan Antony Salinas

Overview

Two comic books on depression, moments of grace, and closeted gay Christians.

October Recital

We enter a writer's thoughts, outer and inner experiences.

During a single day, a thread weaves through events, emotions, ideas and memories.

A Parade in June

Let's go to San Francisco!

A man encounters gay Christians - a few who are deeply closeted - as he himself is approaching the faith.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780998608839
Publisher:	Camelopardalis
Publication date:	07/30/2020
Pages:	94
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.26(d)

About the Author

Stefan Salinas was born and reared in that great cosmopolitan cow-town known as Houston, Texas, then moved over to San Francisco, California. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Houston in 1997 and have since busied himself with public commissions, painting and working on books.

Editorial Reviews

A review of one of the stories inside:

Some may describe Stefan Salinas' new creation A Parade in June: Brief Encounters with Closeted Gay Christians as a "comic book." Salinas himself, a San Francisco writer and artist who immigrated here from Houston, calls it a "graphic novella." However defined, the book is indeed a remarkable work of art.

This is a beautifully written story about a young gay man's journey into Catholicism. And beyond the narrative, each frame of illustrations is a stunning feast of color and design. Salinas received his BFA in art at the University of Houston, and what a blessing for all of us that he's utilizing his education and gift.

Salinas shares a story and perspective that is seldom told - that of a gay Christian. He does so in a manner that is compelling and easy to read. It will certainly appeal to a broad variety of readers, regardless of their age, orientation or background.

This is a tale that needs to be told - a view of gays that is not based on tired old stereotypes. Salinas's work is honest and touching, and much to the delight of any San Franciscan, the book vividly describes gay life in SF. This includes the protagonist's encounter with Father Donal Godfrey, a local Jesuit priest who is much admired by many gay Catholics, and who has taken a brave stand against homophobia in the Church.

A Parade in June is worth picking up, and hopefully it will be widely read. It will undoubtedly serve as a force against ignorance, and also help LGBTQs who are trying to find their own spiritual path.

-- Susan Casslan, author of Conversations with Richard Purcell, 2012.

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