It Used to be Witches

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'Sparkling . . . One of the best film critics around.' Literary Review

'Sparks with ideas, humour and wit . . . [a] brave, dizzying book.' Jon Savage, Observer

'A stunner . . . The future of criticism.' Brandon Taylor

Playfully blending personal memoir, criticism and candid new interviews with film-makers from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum, Ryan Gilbey's eclectic and revealing book is a non-chronological treasure-hunt through queer cinema past and present.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9780571381531
Published: June 2026

Number of pages: 352
Width: 129 mm
Height: 198 mm
Depth: not specified

Publisher: Faber & Faber