A collection of stories about that revelatory moment for all gay men and women: when they first knew. In this illustrated colour book, the author brings humour and style to the retelling of the stories of over 100 contributors. The contributors also share stories about when their families knew, and when everyone else knew.

"When I Knew" is a collection of smart, uproarious, often poignant stories about that revelatory moment for all gay men and women: when they first knew. In this gorgeously illustrated, cleverly designed full-colour book, acclaimed fashion and celebrity photographer Robert Trachtenberg brings humour and style to the retelling of the unique stories of over 100 contributors, including B.D. Wong, Arthur Laurents, Simon Doonan, Stephen Fry, Marc Shaiman, Michael Musto, and more. Readers will fall in love with these endearing anecdotes, from the seven-year-old who sat at the bottom of the television trying to peek up Tarzan's tunic, to the nine-year-old who fainted when he learned that Judy Garland had died, to Will and Grace co-creator Max Mutchnick, who knew he was gay when he outgrew his mother's high heels. The contributors also share stories about when their families knew, and when everyone else knew. Filled with choice stock art, never-before-seen illustrations, and personal photographs from the contributors, When I Knew is a vibrant and witty celebration of that sometimes glorious, sometimes painful, but always captivating moment.