SAN FRANCISCO — Falcon/NakedSword’s recently launched publishing label FalconINK has had its debut novellas and the Ben Rush film collection inducted into the Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
According to a rep, the novellas include “Hard Ball” and “Wild Game: Open Season,” signed by authors Riley Parks and Ben Rush. Additionally, a copy of the screenplay from Rush’s latest film, “Eat the Rich,” autographed by the writer/director and his cast, will be added to the institution's DVD collection of his films “Overdrive,” “Heart On,” “Spain in the Ass,” and “Wild Game.”
“The induction of FalconINK's first two novellas, alongside the Ben Rush film collection, into the Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library is a big milestone for us,” said Falcon/NakedSword CEO Tim Valenti. “FalconINK was launched in an effort to expand how our stories are told and preserved, bringing M/M romance and sexuality into new formats while honoring the legacy that made them possible in the first place. To have these debut books recognized alongside Ben Rush's groundbreaking body of work affirms that LGBTQIA+ storytelling deserves a permanent place in our shared history. We're grateful to Stonewall for ensuring these stories will have a home for generations to come.”
Added Stonewall National Museum President Robert Kesten, “Our library is fully representative of our extended community. Falcon/NakedSword has historically spoken to a segment of the overall community and continues to reach a wider audience. We at Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library welcome this new relationship, where the Falcon collection of films, books, and other media will be represented.”
For more information, visit Stonewall-Museum.org.
