Utopia Guide to Malaysia (2nd Edition) : the Gay and Lesbian Scene in 17 Cities Including Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru and Langkawi [Paperback]

John Goss (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 10, 2007

Utopia has updated and expanded its 2nd Edition of the first ever travel guide to gay and lesbian life in Malaysia. Explore 17 cities including Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru, Kuching, Melaka, Kota Kinabalu, and Langkawi. Listings include maps, organizations, bars, discos, accommodations, spas, restaurants, and more. A special section of the book highlights groups, clubs, and businesses that are especially welcoming for women. Enjoy dozens of savvy comments and recommendations from local Utopians and gay travelers alike. The Utopia Guide to Malaysia is a landmark look at one of Asia's hottest gay and lesbian scenes.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"The best place to look for information on Malaysia's gay and lesbian scene is Utopia." -- Lonely Planet

"These fun pages dish out the spice on even the most buttoned-up spots in Asia." -- TIME Magazine

"The Obi Wan Kenobi of the Asian gay cyber community. All seeing, all knowing. Drop by and feel the force." -- Rice Magazine

About the Author

John Goss, along with partners from Singapore and Thailand, founded Utopia, Southeast Asia's first gay and lesbian center, in Bangkok in 1994. A year later he launched the Utopia-Asia.com web portal which has grown over the last decade to become the Internet's most respected GLBT resource for Asia. An artist and recipient of a US National Endowment for the Arts fellowship, John's photographs were recently published in the landmark cultural book, Very Thai (2005), and were shown in a solo exhibition, Sacred Path, at the Four Seasons Hotel, Bangkok (2006).

Product Details

• Paperback: 156 pages
• Publisher: Lulu.com; 2 edition (June 10, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 143032421X
• ISBN-13: 978-1430324218
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,069,050 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #60 in Books > Travel > Asia > Malaysia & Brunei