The Art of Drag

Jake Hall author Sofie Birkin illustrator Helen Li illustrator Jasjyot Singh Hans illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Nobrow Ltd

Published:1st Sep '20

Should be back in stock very soon

The Art of Drag cover

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.

Wigs have never looked taller, nor eye shadow so excessive. The result is a truly fabulous combination history and gift book. * Publisher's Weekly *
The broad-minded perspective [The Art of Drag] adopts when looking to the past translates into how it looks to the future, too. * I-D Magazine: The Vixen and Crystal Rasmussen on the future of drag *
Accompanying Hall's extensive history is a seemingly endless supply of bold illustrations, created in collaboration with artists Sofie Birkin, Helen Li, and Jasjyot Singh Hans. * Dazed Digital *

ISBN: 9781910620717

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136 pages