And the Band Played On

Upon its first publication twenty years ago, And the Band Played On was quickly recognized as a masterpiece of investigative reporting. Shilts's exposé revealed why AIDS was allowed to spread unchecked during the early 1980s while the most trusted institutions ignored or denied the threat.

One of the few true modern classics, it changed and framed how AIDS was discussed in the following years.

Endorsements

Nominee for the National Book Critics Circle Award.