gay novel from the early 80s?

[dine]

I recently remembered a book I last read in the early 80s, but can't recall the exact title (or author) - I *think* it was called something like The Stairs on Avenue C but googling that and some keywords like 'book' 'novel' or 'gay' got me nowhere. it was a paperback about a gay guy in New York City (who lived on Avenue C?); and I vaguely remember the cover illustration was a doubling-back staircase - I think the cover was greenish. It was definitely no masterpiece and I think relatively negatively slanted; I can't remember if the protagonist turned out to be a serial killer or died, but that's the sort of impression I have. it was early in my discovery of gay lit, and I was gulping down anything I could lay my hands upon. and now I'm vaguely curious about it but unable to gratify that curiosity.


anyone have any pointers for where I might look?

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[thnidu]

I haven't the foggiest idea, but my leaders include a number of LGBTQ etc. people and some of them might know. I'm going to going to Eclano question over there and pass along any information that comes my way.

[dine]

thank you - I appreciate any help.

This just in...

[thnidu]

A friend replied:
>>>>>

These folks might know, and they're local to you:*
http://phillyaidsthriftatgiovannisroom.com/

And Abby was the first person to introduce me to queer lit and she collects everything, and she's also local to you. Her store is now closed, but I can connect you.
https://patch.com/pennsylvania/horsham/final-chapter-begins-for-abbys-bookcase-horsham

<<<<<

* I'm in Philadelphia.

HTH.

damn Swypos

[thnidu]

* readers
I can't remember what turned into Eclano!

Re: damn Swypos

[dine]

ha! I just figured it was just stuff that I didn't know about (despite my delusions, I don't actually know everything) - and Eclano was an event I'd never heard of :)