Let your flag fly high, however you identify!

A Pocket Guide to Pride Flags

An Illustrated History of Queer Community Symbols

by Sindri "Sparkle" Freyr (Author)

With both queer visibility and heteronormative hatred on the rise around the world, this bold, stylish celebration of vexillology (the study of flags!) shows how these symbols can help us share who we are, how we define ourselves, and where we find community.

Find your pride with this definitive guide to pride flags of all stripes—their history, meanings, legacies, and cultural significance around the world. A whole spectrum of stories has unfolded since the original rainbow flag debuted in the 1970s; for the first time ever, here are over 30 pride flags collected together, accompanied by details about their symbolism, creators, and usage. From kinksters feeling excluded to online teens seeking to include every possibility, these flags and the motives behind them show us that there really is room for everyone.

SUBJECT: History / Queer/Trans / Art and Design / Microcosm

PUBLICATION: Jun 2, 2026

PRICE: $14.99

ISBN: 9781648415746

FORMAT: 128 pp, 5x7", paperback

WHOLESALE: Standard

CARTON QTY: 48

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Marketing Notes

Provides a much-needed resource about LGBTQ+ history, in a moment where history is being rewritten and LGBTQ+ lives/symbols are under attack
A visual & easily-approachable resource for 30+ LGBTQ+ pride flags
Perfect for individuals coming out who want to learn more, history nerds, and allies in search of a guide
The perfect price and size for a cash wrap display during pride month

Sindri “Sparkle” Freyr is an award-winning comedian, designer, and poet from Reykjavík, Iceland. Despite having written 10 hour-long comedy specials and 4 books in 5 years, their main claim to fame is still somehow having appeared naked on television for 10 million people to see. Having been active in multiple fields from a young age has inspired them to integrate comedy, poetry, and design sensibilities in their writing, with a focus on being aesthetically pleasing not just for the reader but also the viewer.

A small, innovative publishing house, Microcosm Publishing specializes in work designed to make the reader feel good about being alive, take an active role in bettering their life, and impact the world around them. Microcosm has developed a reputation for teaching self-empowerment, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, politics, and art. Our books are printed in the USA.