Lesbian Rule

“Although the argument is demanding to follow, [Villarejo’s] insistence on the importance of the condition of cultural production will go a long way in giving readers points of entry to her analyses. . . . [F]ascinating. . . .” - Reina Lewis , Signs

"Lesbian Rule [is] a book which retains trans-regional relevance. Villarejo provides real tools with which we can investigate the cinematic lesbian as she appears, or indeed, does not seem to appear, in the lounge rooms, the archives and at the festivals of those of us as far away as Australia." - Megan Carrigy, Senses of Cinema

"[A]n erudite and complicated book. . . ." - Monica B. Pearl , GLQ

"[T]he reader of Lesbian Rule is left with as many questions as answers, but they are questions that inspire readers to continue Villarejo's examination of popular imagery." - , On Campus With Women

“Lesbian Rule is a challenging yet rewarding book. Its insights are original, provocative, and far-reaching." - Steven Cohan, author of Masked Men: Masculinity and the Movies in the Fifties

“Once you read Amy Villarejo’s ingenious recontextualizations of the lesbian presence in documentary film, lesbian visibility will never look the same again. Studded with brilliant theoretical insights about fetishism, archives, diaspora, and more, Lesbian Rule’s surprising juxtapositions make even the most obscure cultural object ‘shimmer with history.’ Best of all is the dreamy prose—witty, elegant, and full of delight.” - Ann Cvetkovich, author of An Archive of Feelings: Trauma, Sexuality, and Lesbian Public Cultures