{"product_id":"the-shooting-gallery-julians-private-scrapbook-book-3-9781732541221","title":"The Shooting Gallery: Julian's Private Scrapbook Book 3","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Eldot\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Diphra Enterprises\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Diphra Enterprises\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Romance - LGBTQ+ - Gay\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \"...If you prick us, do we not bleed? If you tickle us, do we not laugh? If you poison us, do we not die? And if you wrong us...\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e--Shylock, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Merchant of Venice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShakespeare's insight into the plight of a misunderstood and abused minority applies today as well as it did in 1596. Case in point: gay boys. They are mocked, belittled and bullied, often to a tragic end. They never get to tell their own story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUntil now: Julian's Private Scrapbook takes on that assignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shooting Gallery \u003c\/strong\u003eis the third in the five book Scrapbook series. It continues to explore the world from the eyes of a young gay boy. His needs and desires are looked at honestly, with a sense of humor and without the baggage of present day prejudice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJulian's challenge: how to get people to take him seriously and stop treating him like a little kid--especially those people he loves, honors, and respects. Surrounded by hundreds of scouts, all working to get ahead, he finds a way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays six, seven and eight at Camp Walker: the daring aspects of camp life are featured, along with some new story developments. Julian Draws two portraits: Leonard, and then Mark. Julian and Mark's conferences continue. Julian feels empowered and undertakes a unique challenge: outfitting Nick and Tom's clandestine bedroom. He becomes their self-appointed secret guardian. After hours: Robin sneaks out of bed for a rendezvous at the lake. He and Jack planned this daring exploit during the afternoon free swim period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a lot of comedy and some very interesting new characters. Julian's story becomes part of a special weave; the world of Camp Walker in June, 1962 is colorful, textured, and complex--but above all, it is full of fun and surprises.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diphra Enterprises","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45135720710295,"sku":"9781732541221","price":2077.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781732541221.webp?v=1767908745","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-shooting-gallery-julians-private-scrapbook-book-3-9781732541221","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}