The Male Gazed, published May 30, is a “memoir-in-essays,” according to its publisher, and combines pop culture criticism with a moving coming-of-age story.

We caught up with Manuel to learn more about the inspiration behind The Male Gazed, and the pop culture that made him who he is. QUEERTY: Hi Manuel! Thanks for being here.

The Male Gazed: On Hunks, Heartthrobs, and What Pop Culture Taught Me About (Desiring) Men is a provocative new memoir and cultural critique by author Manuel Betancourt. Betancourt dives deep into ...

The Male Gazed: On Hunks, Heartthrobs, and What Pop Culture Taught Me About (Desiring) Men Manuel Betancourt. Catapult, $26 (208p) ISBN 978-1-64622-146-2 ...