Times Square Red, Times Square Blue - First Half

Times Square Red, Times Square Blue by Samuel R. Delany
First half

In Times Square Red, Times Square Blue, Delany tackles the question of why public restrooms, peepshows, and tree-filled parks are necessary to a city's physical and psychological landscape. He argues that starting in 1985, New York City criminalized peep shows and sex movie houses to clear the way for the rebuilding of Times Square. Delany's critique reveals how Times Square is being "renovated" behind the scrim of public safety while the stage is occupied by gentrification.

For this meeting, we'll read the first half: Times Square Blue.

Next CYO: 5/13
Next book: 5/27, 6/10

Location: Scott's place. YES RSVPs will get an email with the address on the week of. (In Lakeview near Belmont and the red line.)