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The Art of Drag

by Jake Hall

Drag across performance, fashion, and politics

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Drag across performance, fashion, and politics

Jake Hall’s illustrated account traces drag across a broad cultural history, linking its ancient theatrical beginnings with forms and communities that shaped its modern presence. The subjects range from Kabuki and Shakespeare to the Stonewall riots and New York’s ballroom scene, placing performance alongside fashion, sexuality, and politics. References to works such as *Paris Is Burning* and *Pose*, as well as figures from Lady Bunny to Victoria Sin, extend the scope into contemporary drag. The book also includes perspectives from drag personalities on where the art form may be headed, giving its historical survey a forward-looking dimension.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • For readers interested in drag history and performance culture.
  • For those exploring connections between LGBTQ+ culture, fashion, theatre, and politics.
  • For readers who value illustrated cultural histories spanning historical and contemporary examples.

Themes

Drag historyPerformance and theatreLGBTQ+ cultureFashion and politicsBallroom culture

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Book overview

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.
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