This is the first in a new series of gay destination guides produced by Ferrari. Using gay and lesbian authors, Gay Paris stands out as a vividly detailed, practical, and informative guide. Reviews of bars, restaurants, and hotels are insightful and take a personal approach. The book is generously illustrated with full-color and B/W photos and a color map of the Paris Metro. Included in Gay Paris: Sightseeing -- major sights are detailed for their connection to gay history or lifestyle Bars, Discos, Sex Dens, Saunas: What's hot, who goes where, what happens inside, when it happens, what to expect when you get there, and what's expected of you Hotels and Restaurants: Budget to upscale gay and gay friendly places to stay and dine are included. Illuminating reviews describe locations, decor, cuisine, ambience, and service. Special Section for Lesbians: The chapter called Literary Lesbians of the Left Bank describes the places where the famous expatriate lesbians of Paris lived and worked and the cafes where they congregated. Not only Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas, but Sylvia Beach, Adrienne Monnier, Djuna Barnes, Hilda Doolittle, Winifred Ellerman, and others are covered at length.