When Monsters Speak

Susan Stryker is a foundational figure in trans studies. When Monsters Speak showcases the development of Strykers writing from the 1990s to the present. It combines canonical pieces, such as My Words to Victor Frankenstein, with her hard to find earlier work published in zines and newsletters. Brought together, they ground Strykers thought in 1990s San Francisco and its innovative queer, trans, and S/M cultures. The volume includes an introduction by editor McKenzie Wark, who highlights Strykers connections to developments in queer theory, media studies, and autotheory while foregrounding Strykers innovative writing style and scholarly methods. When Monsters Speak is an authoritative and essential collection by one of the most important and influential intellectuals of our time.