Discover the captivating world of 'Skye Papers,' a debut novel that transports you into the vibrant life of a young, restless protagonist. Skye, a twentysomething navigating the complexities of love and identity, encounters Scottie, a charming British traveler, and Pieces, a mysterious New York artist. Together, they embark on an artistic and rebellious journey through the 1990s underground of London. This trade paperback, published by The Feminist Press at CUNY, delivers a powerful narrative infused with themes of youth, queerness, and self-discovery.

Experience the visceral charm of multimedia art, underground parties, and the creative struggles against increasing state surveillance. Jamika Ajalon masterfully captures the essence of friendship and artistic expression, presenting a poignant reflection on the lives of marginalized voices in a world filled with challenges. With its fluid prose and rich character development, 'Skye Papers' is not just a story; it’s a celebration of the art scene spearheaded by people of color.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781952177965, Format: Trade paperback (US), Year: 2021, Publisher: The Feminist Press at CUNY.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781952177965
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: The Feminist Press at CUNY


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Twentysomething and restless, Skye flits between cities and stagnant relationshipsuntil she meets Scottie, a disarming and disheveled British traveler, and Pieces, an enigmatic artist living in New York. The three recognize each other as kindred spirits—Black, punk, whimsical, revolutionary—and fall in together, leading Skye on an unlikely adventure across the Atlantic. They live a glorious, subterranean existence in 1990s London: making multimedia art, throwing drug-fueled parties, and eking out a living by busking in Tube stations, until their existence is jeopardized by the rise of CCTV and policing.

In fluid and unrelenting prose, Jamika Ajalon's debut novel explores youth, poetry, and what it means to come terms with queerness.Skye Papers is an imaginative, episodic group portrait of a transatlantic art scene spearheaded by people of color—and of the fraught, dystopian reality of increasing state surveillance.