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The Foundation provides information about Victor: the person, the author and his contribution to society. Our team holds a wealth of knowledge on both!
Paperback Writer
“Banis was one of the marvels of pulp publishing and penned an enormous volume of work.” Michael Bronski, Academic and Writer
About Us
Who was Victor?
Where to start?
Considered “The Godfather of Gay Pulp Fiction”, Victor J. Banis is the author of over 200 books, ranging from classics of gay literature to gothic romances to major historical novels. He is possibly best known as Don Holliday, the author of the Man from C.A.M.P., a series of nine books that follow the adventures of agent Jackie Holmes as he battles villains and homophobes. But there is so much more! He was a great cook and fabulous human being. He was raised in Eaton, Ohio and passed away in 2019. He will always be remembered for his infectious laugh and colorful storytelling.
We are a small, family 501(c)3, nonprofit organization, dedicated to promoting his writings, preserving his memory, and encourage aspiring writers.
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What We Do
Collect his books
Victor wrote over 200 books. He didn’t even remember them all. He wrote under several pseudonyms including Don Holliday, Jay Vickery, Victor Jay, JX Williams, and Jan Alexander to name a few. His family is in possession of less than 100. The goal is to collect as many as possible!
If you have any of his books and would like to sell or donate, please contact us.
Agents of C.A.M.P.
We want to continue the story of C.A.M.P. 2SLGBTQIA+ professional and aspiring writers are invited to submit proposals or manuscripts. A winner will be chosen quarterly and will be published as an eBook. The annual winner will be published in eBook and paperback form. More details and request for submission coming soon!