Drag is transformation, communication, and, above all, exaggeration, where gender non-conformity is the plat du jour. This fearless book observes this increasingly complex world by...

Drag is transformation, communication, and, above all, exaggeration, where gender non-conformity is the plat du jour. This fearless book observes this increasingly complex world by exploring drag's journey - from the surprising, to the sophisticated, to the utterly bizarre - through the twentieth century and up to the present day. Fenton Bailey, producer of 'RuPaul's Drag Race', gives an insightful foreword in this new paperback edition.

With witty text, dazzling photography, and corralled into thematic chapters, this is the first flamboyant and poignant survey of drag culture. Drag is not just for fabulous queens and drag enthusiasts, but for anyone interested in gender fluidity and the culture surrounding it.

Author: Simon Doonan
Publisher: Laurence King
Published: 05/21/2024
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 8.00h x 6.00w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781399620819


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 02/01/2024 pg. 93

About the Author
Simon Doonan is the author of many books, including Drag: The Complete Story and How to Be Yourself: Life-Changing Advice from a Reckless Contrarian. His memoir Beautiful People was adapted for television by the BBC. Simon appears as a judge on the hit NBC television show Making It.