Dodie Bellamy Is on Our Mind

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Dodie Bellamy, a significant figure in San Francisco's avant-garde literary scene since 1978, explores themes of sexuality, politics, feminism, and queerness in her work. She advocates for "the vulnerable, the fractured, the disenfranchised, the fucked-up." This publication is the first major examination of her genre-defying career. Megan Milks spent time with Bellamy in San Francisco to create a compelling profile of her. Andrew Durbin’s personal essay, originally a lecture at the Wattis Institute, intertwines his experiences with Bellamy’s writing and broader themes in her work. Academic Kaye Mitchell analyzes the role of shame and its connection to femininity in Bellamy's texts. Additionally, Bellamy and her late husband, Kevin Killian, share deeply personal reflections on topics ranging from the mundane to the profound. This collection, featuring archival photos and a complete bibliography, serves as a vital compendium on Bellamy's contributions. The publication coincides with a year-long series of private meetings and public events centered on her work, held at CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts from September 20, 2018, to August 14, 2019.