Secret Historian

"Secret Historian" delves into the extraordinary life of Samuel M. Steward, drawing from his previously undisclosed diaries and sexual records. A close friend of literary icons like Gertrude Stein, Steward led a secretive yet vibrant life, documenting his experiences with humor and insight. After leaving academia to become a tattoo artist and later adopting the pen name Phil Andros to write pro-homosexual erotica, Steward's remarkable journey sheds light on homosexual life before Stonewall, revealed through an extraordinary archive rediscovered after his death. Author Justin Spring offers a compassionate and enlightening biography that paints a broader picture of a pivotal era in American culture.