The Art of Drag
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Flying Eye Books
Publishing:1st May '25
£18.99
This title is due to be published on 1st May, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
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.
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.
"Highly enjoyable, extremely interesting and very accessible, this book is an essential guide to drag, its history, its impact and its continued potency."
-Amrou Al-Kadhi
"So fun, so thorough and so beautiful! It taught me more about drag than I could have ever imagined, because until this book it hasn't been quite so well documented."
-Amelia Abraham
"I've always thought drag queens could save the world and this book helps prove my point."
-Miss Coco Peru
"Only a book as beautiful and broad as this could possibly honour the history of drag. This book is utterly desirable as an art object but also hugely informative about the art of drag, the queer rebellion of drag and drag as a political statement as well as cultural art form. A thing of beauty!"
-Juno Roche
"The pages glow with brilliantly colorful illustrations, capturing all the queenly glamour; hot pinks and moody teals are contrasted with butter yellows and acid greens. Wigs have never looked taller, nor eye shadow so excessive. The result is a truly fabulous combination history and gift book."
-Publishers Weekly
"a celebration of drag's weird and wacky history from all sorts of cultures and histories, with absolutely stunning art."
-Glad Day Bookshop
ISBN: 9781838749767
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 369g
136 pages