{"product_id":"the-dykonic-handbook-the-ultimate-guide-to-living-your-best-queer-life-hardcover","title":"The Dykonic Handbook: The Ultimate Guide to Living Your Best Queer Life - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAmy Spalding\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This how-to guide is deeply authentic, utterly necessary, and, above all, hilarious\"\u003c\/b\u003e - GAY TIMES MAGAZINE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"If you're queer, pick this up and read it immediately. If you're straight do the same\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e - \u003c\/i\u003eCHARLEY MARLOWE \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The type of book I needed to see on shelves growing up. Amy's visibility is beautiful\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e - \u003c\/i\u003eHARRIET ROSE \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDYKONIC (dye-KON-ik)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eadjective (informal\/slang)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePortmanteau of the words 'dyke' and 'iconic', meaning exceptionally iconic within lesbian, sapphic or queer culture; embodying bold, confident or culturally resonant queer identity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Dykonic Handbook, \u003c\/i\u003e breakout star of BBC's \u003ci\u003eI Kissed a Girl \u003c\/i\u003e- and everyone's favourite lesbian big sister - Amy Spalding helps you live your best queer life, covering everything from the trials and tribulations of coming out and how to successfully traverse TikTok comments (beware: hey mamas lesbians ahead), to journeying through the history of queer dress, where you can explore how to build your very own lesbian capsule wardrobe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith the help of some hilarious, anonymous, sexy-time stories, Amy will settle any nerves you may have before doing the deed, help you discover a plethora of new ways to find community, navigate the infamous lesbian web and a whole lot more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing stories from Amy's own gloriously messy journey, heartfelt advice from sapphic elders, and answers to the most burning FAQs from her followers, this book is for anyone at any stage of their queerness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you're newly questioning, proudly out, or somewhere in between, this is the ultimate guide to becoming absolutely \u003cb\u003eDYKONIC, \u003c\/b\u003e daaarling. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"You watched her wild lesbian antics on\u003ci\u003e I Kissed A Girl\u003c\/i\u003e and now you can read her ultimate guide to being totally dykonic... if you've ever yearned for a wise, funny lesbian BFF to show you the ropes, this is the read for you\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e - \u003c\/i\u003eDIVA MAG \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmy's created a welcoming space for emerging dykes to find home in who they are. Informative, warm and chic, her enthusiasm for how utterly fab it is to be gay is palpable - we should be handing these out at every Pride event across the land\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e - \u003c\/i\u003eRUBY RARE\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmy Spalding is best known as the breakout star from BBC's ground-breaking queer reality show\u003ci\u003e I Kissed a Girl \u003c\/i\u003ewhich aired in May 2024 and has since been bought by Hulu to air in the US. Since the show she has grown a cult-like following and has been heralded by the likes of Dazed as one of the figureheads of the Lesbian Renaissance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAmy has worked with the likes of Dazed Beauty, Jean Paul Gaultier, Vinted, NYX and Sephora and is the founder of SLT Studios, a jewellery brand best known for its iconic Dyke Rings. The brand has gained a cult following and has been spotted on celebrities such as Cara Delevingne, Renee Rapp, and Girl In Red. Amy is also starring in a Lena Dunham-produced short film called \u003ci\u003eNotice Me\u003c\/i\u003e, to come soon.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 7.01 x 4.37 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 18, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48438376857821,"sku":"9781037202018","price":23.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/bzi_cq_Bry9781037202018.webp?v=1787734475","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/the-dykonic-handbook-the-ultimate-guide-to-living-your-best-queer-life-hardcover","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}