Beyond The Down Low in Paperback
By Keith Boykin, in books
Wednesday, January 18 2006, 12:51PM
It's finally here. Beyond The Down Low is now available in bookstores in paperback. That means the price is just $14.95 ($10.17 on Amazon) instead of the hardcover $25 sticker price. I just got a copy of the book today and it includes a whole new introduction, a slightly redesigned cover (to reflect its status on the bestseller lists), and some other changes throughout the text.
A year ago at this time, I was getting ready to launch an extensive 25-city book tour for the hardcover version of Beyond The Down Low. I had no idea at the time that the experience would be so positive and exciting and engaging. I had the chance to speak with Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton and Cornel West and Louis Farrakhan on Tavis Smiley's annual "State of the Black Union" event. I ran into resistance from an anti-gay black church woman in Washington, D.C. I signed books for hundreds of readers at Outwrite Bookstore in Atlanta. And I was surprised to find hundreds of supporters at the last official book signing event in Seattle.
From "Anderson Cooper 360" to "Tony Brown's Journal," it was a great journey and a great experience. And now I'm glad that the paperback version is finally out and even more people will have a chance to read the book and hear the story.
Comments conceal
nOva
January 18 2006, 1:47PM
This book is definitely recommended reading. I was glued to it from the moment I bought it until I went to bed. *dap*
Jasmyne
January 18 2006, 2:12PM
Congrats Keith.
clarence
January 18 2006, 2:47PM
I'm so happy for your Keith and congrats!
faye harris
January 18 2006, 6:10PM
i read the hard copy ienjoyed the book very much i will be picking up the paper back this weekend keep up the good work faye
MJ
January 18 2006, 8:37PM
Congrats Keith. I know hard you worked on this book and all that you went through while on the road. It's wonderful that an even wider audience can now read the most important piece of the dl puzzle.
cmoney
January 18 2006, 9:13PM
Good news! I wish this book was in every high school library in America. I know that won't happen, but maybe the cheaper paperback version will make this information more accessible to the young people who need it the most.
Troy
January 18 2006, 10:49PM
3 cheers and congratulations Keith, I love hardcovers but here's another great reason to make more room on my ever expanding bookshelf. I still read your One More River To Coss from time to time.
Jeff Hobbs
January 19 2006, 2:26AM
I really enjoyed your book Keith and recommend it to everyone. straight gay whatever. Its a good read. I rarely read a book with my time constraints but I made myself read this. Amazing. I recommend it to all the DL brothas I come across too. They need to know!!!