Patrick Merla Explained
Patrick Merla is a gay American "literary agent, editor and prominent figure in gay publishing."[1]
Born in New York City. Patrick Merla edited three of the most well-known gay publications in the United States: Christopher Street, The New York Native and the James White Review.[2] His literary essays, interviews, and film, theatre and book reviews have appeared in Saturday Review, New York Newsday, Out, Christopher Street, New York Native, Interview, Theatre Week, and House Beautiful.
Reviewing his book Boys Like Us, the Library Journal said, "Aside from the sheer literary quality, this book is an important step in providing role models to ease the pain of young gay people as they approach their own self-identity. Highly recommended for all public libraries and especially for gay/lesbian collections."
Merla was the recipient of the 2016 Publishing Triangle Leadership Award, along with fellow editors Charles Ortleb and Tom Steele and advisor Michael Denneny, on behalf of Christopher Street,[3] for its "invaluable contribution to our community and culture."[4]
Works
- Tales of Patrick Merla Ballantine Books, New York. 1985.
- Boys like us : gay writers tell their coming out stories / edited by Patrick Merla. 1st ed. New York : Avon Books, 1996. xviii, 365 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. (hardcover)
- "A Normal Heart," a biography of Larry Kramer, in: We Must Love One Another or Die: The Life and Legacies of Larry Kramer, Festschrift compiled by Lawrence Mass (St. Martin's and Cassell, London, 1998)
- "'What Is Real?' Asked the Rabbit One Day" in: Only Connect: Readings in Children's Literature, 2nd ed., compiled by Sheila Egoff (Oxford University Press, 1980).
- The touch : what you don't know can kill you, with Stephen Altman. ibooks, New York, Simon & Schuster London, 2000
Further reading
- Science Fiction & Fantasy Literature, 1975-1991. A bibliography of science fiction, fantasy, and horror fiction books and nonfiction monographs. By Robert Reginald. Detroit: Gale Research, 1992.
References
Bibliography
- (about the editor) Boys Like Us: Gay Writers Tell Their Coming Out Stories, Patrick Merla (ed.) Avon Books. 1996
Notes and References
- Richard S Drezen, Washington Post News Research Center, Washington, D.C.
- http://www.patrickmerla.com PatrickMerla.com
- Web site: Towle. Andy. Publishing Triangle Award Nominees Announced for Best LBGT Books of 2015: Full List. Towleroad. 19 April 2016. 15 March 2016.
- Web site: Founders of Christopher Street Magazine Receive Leadership Award. The Publishing Triangle. 19 April 2016.
