The Art of Drag

Lights. Glamour. Action! Take a peek into the cultural phenomenon that is Drag, in this lusciously illustrated guide to the history of the phenomenon, from ancient theatre to the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race. Drag has been around for thousands of years. A fabulous mix of fashion, theatre, gender and politics all come together to create the show-stopping entertainment millions love today. In this comprehensive work, Jake Hall delves into its ancient beginnings, to the present day and beyond. Vibrant illustrations enhance a rich history that ranges from Kabuki theatre to Shakespeare, and the revolutionary Stonewall riots to the still-thriving New York ballroom scene. This is a must-have guide to the wonderful world of Drag.

Product details

• Authors: Sofie Birkin, Jake Hall, Helen Li, Jasjyot Singh Hans
• Assisted by: Sofie Birkin (Illustration), Jasjyot Singh Hans (Illustration), Li Helen (Illustration)
• Publisher: Nobrow Ltd
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 14
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.05.2020
• EAN: 9781910620717
• ISBN: 978-1-910620-71-7
• No. of pages: 136
• Dimensions: 208 mm x 277 mm x 22 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Comic, cartoon, humour, satire; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Biographies, autobiographies; Cultural Studies, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / General, Of specific Gay & Lesbian interest, Biography: arts & entertainment, Theatre Studies, Gay & Lesbian studies, Graphic novels: history & criticism, Relating to LGBTQ+ people, Biography: arts and entertainment, SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / General, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / LGBTQ+, Relating to Trans / Transgender people or gender minorities, LGBTQ+ Studies / topics, Drag culture and performance, American style / tradition comic books, Cultural studies: dress and society