Jack Halberstam. The Queer Art of Failure

The Queer Art of Failure challenges conventional notions of success within a heteronormative, capitalist society. Jack Halberstam introduces "low theory" as a method of inquiry that embraces alternative understandings, encouraging readers to explore unconventional archives and embrace the potential of failure. The book traverses the realms of high and low culture, uncovering subversive narratives in popular media, avant-garde performances, and animated children's films. Through this exploration, Halberstam reveals how failure can lead to creative and cooperative ways of being, confronting the complexities of life, love, and desire.