Much has been written about Victor. These are just a few of the quotes and links about him.
“There is no doubt in my mind that these books literally saved the lives of hundreds, perhaps thousands, of us who thought we were alone in our desires. They gave us the first glimmerings of self-esteem. The sense of community they provide helped fuel the tremendous energy that was building towards Stonewall.” Drewey Wayne Gunn, Forward to Come this Way, 2007; page x
“We are delighted to receive a submission from Victor J. Banis, a godfather of popular gay fiction. In the 1960s, Banis’s novels were a staple of drugstore pulp paperback racks, and his buoyant heroes were an antidote to the Doomed Fairy stereotypes that prevailed at the time. In his story in this issue, “An Apple a Day,” a married farmer lives a secret life that revives and rejuvenates him.” Harrington Gay Men’s Literary Quarterly Vol. 8; Number 3, 2006. Page 2.
“Another great read by a master storyteller. Banis brings to life another world and another way of living, and makes us believe we’re there ourselves.” Robert Reginald – review of The Devil’s Dance
2013.9.26 Out Magazine https://www.out.com/entertainment/art-books/2013/09/26/victor-banis-grandfather-gay
2024.7.8 Buckeye Flame https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2024/07/08/small-town-ohioan-finally-getting-his-due-as-godfather-of-gay-pulp-fiction/
2019.2.24 Lambda Literary https://lambdaliterary.org/2019/02/author-victor-j-banis-has-died/
2019.2.25 Live Journal https://elisa-rolle.livejournal.com/3731394.html
2019.3.16 Pulp Curry Farewell to Victor J. Banis, pioneer of gay pulp & popular fiction https://www.pulpcurry.com/2019/03/farewell-to-victor-j-banis-pioneer-of-gay-pulp-popular-fiction/
2010.2.3 The Why Not review https://speakitsname.wordpress.com/2010/02/03/2068/
2011.7.4 Out of Print: Queer Book Reviews; A Conversation with Victor J. Banis by Gavin Atlas https://outinprintblog.wordpress.com/2011/07/04/a-conversation-with-victor-j-banis-by-gavin-atlas/
2011.7.7 Out of Print: Queer Book Reviews; The Why Not https://outinprintblog.wordpress.com/2011/07/07/the-why-not-by-victor-j-banis-borgowildside/
2010.3.3 Rick R. Reed Reality “Why I Write” https://rickrreedreality.blogspot.com/2010/03/why-i-write-by-victor-j-banis.html
2011.7.12 Pulp International https://pulpinternational.com/pulp/entry/vintage-cover-for-the-affairs-of-gloria-by-victor-banis/
Kids encyclopedia Facts https://kids.kiddle.co/Victor_J._Banis
2018.8. 10 Too Much Horror Fiction https://toomuchhorrorfiction.blogspot.com/2018/08/wont-forget-to-put-roses-on-your-grave.html
Youtube video about Gay Girls Riding Club. Victor mentioned at the 8:08 mark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcFvEHnBJVY