She of the Mountains

Finalist, Lambda Literary Award

In the beginning, there is no he. There is no she.

Two cells make up one cell. This is the mathematics behind creation. One plus one makes one. Life begets life. We are the period to a sentence, the effect to a cause, always belonging to someone. We are never our own.

This is why we are so lonely.

She of the Mountains is a beautifully rendered illustrated novel by Vivek Shraya, the author of the Lambda Literary Award finalist God Loves Hair. Shraya weaves a passionate, contemporary love story between a man and his body, with a re-imagining of Hindu mythology. Both narratives explore the complexities of embodiment and the damaging effects that policing gender and sexuality can have on the human heart.

Illustrations are by Raymond Biesinger, whose work has appeared in such publications as The New Yorker and the New York Times.

Vivek Shraya is a multimedia artist, working in the mediums of music, performance, literature, and film. His most recent film, What I LOVE about Being QUEER, has been expanded to include an online project and book with contributions from around the world. He is also author of God Loves Hair.


Author: Vivek Shraya
Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press
Published: 10/14/2014
Pages: 149
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.40w x 0.40d
ISBN13: 9781551525600
ISBN10: 1551525607
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | LGBTQ+ | Gay
- Fiction | Asian American
- Fiction | Literary

About the Author
Vivek Shraya: Vivek Shraya is a multimedia artist, working in the mediums of music, performance, literature, and film. Vivek has released albums ranging from acoustic folk-rock to electro synth-pop. His most recent film, What I LOVE about being QUEER, includes a book and online component.