by Jayne Anne Harris (Author), Eloise Harris (Author), Mary Lou Harris (Author)
Flower Power Man is the biography of theater artist George Harris III, aka Hibiscus (1949-1982). On October 21, 1967, at eighteen years of age, George became the subject of photojournalist Bernie Boston's famous 1967 photo, "Flower Power." The book recounts inspiring events of the 1960s and 70s relating to theater, politics, gender and the LGBTQ communities. It is written by members of his family, with essays and photographs contributed by friends, colleagues, and others who are inspired by his life's work and legacy. Foreword by Pam Tent, Introduction by Kembrew McLeod, Edited by Walter Michael Harris.
Author Biography
The Harris Sisters were born "in a trunk" as they say in show business. Spending a lifetime in theater, music, art and now publishing, they were eyewitnesses to many of the great artistic revolutions, movements, revolutionaries and pioneers of the 20th century. Raised within the theatrical and LGBTQ communities of New York City, they have learned first hand that there are magical, magnetic people in this world who leave an indelible mark on those they meet. Jayne Anne, Eloise and Mary Lou thank their brother Hibiscus for taking them on the adventures of a lifetime. The authors of Flower Power Man live in Manhattan and upstate New York. Read the Harris Family's full story in their memoir, Caravan to Oz: a family reinvents itself off-off Broadway. www.caravantooz.com
Number of Pages: 264
Dimensions: 0.55 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN
Publication Date: October 06, 2017
