In what may be a world first, an encyclopedia of gay men has been published in the Netherlands, Expatica.com reports.
Published by Ambo/Anthos, the book contains 1,300 entries written by 25 gay-male authors covering such issues as history, culture, politics, the law, philosophy and media.
A spokesman for the publishing house said the book is written in accessible language and contains many things 'that outsiders would not know about.'
Two foundations, Hartenfonds and VSN Fonds, provided subsidies to help get the book printed.
A copy from the initial print run of 3,000 was presented to Amsterdam Mayor Geert Dales on Aug. 25, Expatica said.