Mark Gevisser Books in Order
Mark Gevisser is a celebrated author and journalist, known for his incisive exploration of the complexities of identity, culture, and politics in contemporary society. His forthcoming book, "Dispatcher", delves into his personal relationship with Johannesburg, set to be published by Farrar Straus Giroux and Atlantic Press. As an Open Society Fellow, he is currently documenting the evolving global discourse on sexuality and gender identity, traveling extensively across the globe to examine its impact on individual perceptions and societal norms. His previous book, "A Legacy of Liberation: Thabo Mbeki and the Future of the South African Dream", won the 2008 Alan Paton Prize, while his journalism has been featured in esteemed publications such as Granta, the New York Times, and Foreign Affairs. Born in Johannesburg in 1964, Gevisser graduated from Yale with a degree in comparative literature and has worked as a teacher, writer, and journalist in South Africa and the United States.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Mark Gevisser
- #1AmazonDefiant Desire: Gay and Lesbian Lives in South Africa(1995)
- #2AmazonPortraits of Power: Profiles in a Changing South Africa(1996)
- #3AmazonThabo Mbeki: The Dream Deferred(2007)
- #4AmazonA Legacy of Liberation: Thabo Mbeki and the Future of the South African Dream(2009)
- #5AmazonLost and Found in Johannesburg: A Memoir(2014)
- #6AmazonSue Williamson: Life and Work(2016)
- #7AmazonThe Pink Line: Journeys Across the World's Queer Frontiers(2020)
About Mark Gevisser
Mark Gevisser is a celebrated author and journalist, known for his incisive exploration of the complexities of identity, culture, and politics in contemporary society. His forthcoming book, "Dispatcher", delves into his personal relationship with Johannesburg, set to be published by Farrar Straus Giroux and Atlantic Press. As an Open Society Fellow, he is currently documenting the evolving global discourse on sexuality and gender identity, traveling extensively across the globe to examine its impact on individual perceptions and societal norms. His previous book, "A Legacy of Liberation: Thabo Mbeki and the Future of the South African Dream", won the 2008 Alan Paton Prize, while his journalism has been featured in esteemed publications such as Granta, the New York Times, and Foreign Affairs. Born in Johannesburg in 1964, Gevisser graduated from Yale with a degree in comparative literature and has worked as a teacher, writer, and journalist in South Africa and the United States.
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