The Art of Drag

Lights. Glamour. Action!The history of drag has been formed by many intersections: fashion, theatre, sexuality and politics - all coming together to create the show stopping entertainment millions witness today. In this lusciously illustrated guide, journalist Jake Hall delves deep into the ancient beginnings of drag, to the present day and beyond. Vibrant illustrations enhance the rich history from Kabuki theatre to Shakespeare, the revolutionary Stonewall riots to the thriving New York ballroom scene. The book also comes with fascinating glimpses into the future of drag with insights from personalities including The Vixen, Crystal Rasmussen, Sweatmother and Don One.From Paris Is Burning to Pose and from Lady Bunny to Victoria Sin, nothing will go untouched in this must-have documentation of all things drag.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Jake Hall
• Con la collaborazione di: Sofie Birkin (Illustrazione), Jasjyot Singh Hans (Illustrazione), Li Helen (Illustrazione)
• Editore: Flying Eye Books
• Lingue: Inglese
• Raccomandazione d'eta': 16 anni
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 06.05.2025
• EAN: 9781838749767
• ISBN: 978-1-83874-976-7
• Pagine: 136
• Dimensioni: 200 mm x 270 mm x 13 mm
• Categorie: Libri per bambini e per ragazzi > Libri per ragazzi da 12 anni; History, ART / History / General, History of art / art & design styles, Of specific Gay & Lesbian interest, History of Art, History: specific events and topics, Relating to LGBTQ+ people, HISTORY / LGBTQ+, ART / LGBTQ+ Artists