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eBay item number:335873853876
Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand
- Laurence King
- Type
- Books
- Release Title
- Drag: The Complete Story (A Look at the History and Culture of Dr
- No of Pages
- 256
- Edition
- Illustrated
- ISBN
- 9781786274236
- Book Title
- Drag : the Complete Story
- Publisher
- King Publishing, Laurence
- Item Length
- 10.4 in
- Publication Year
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.1 in
- Genre
- Design, Social Science
- Topic
- Lgbt Studies / General, Fashion & Accessories, Gender Studies
- Item Weight
- 37 Oz
- Item Width
- 7.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 256 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
King Publishing, Laurence
ISBN-10
178627423X
ISBN-13
9781786274236
eBay Product ID (ePID)
15038487345
Product Key Features
Book Title
Drag : the Complete Story
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2019
Topic
Lgbt Studies / General, Fashion & Accessories, Gender Studies
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Design, Social Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
37 Oz
Item Length
10.4 in
Item Width
7.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"Barneys' creative ambassador traces drag culture from ancient Egypt through the Renaissance to RuPaul, providing a fabulously comprehensive celebration of the intersection of gender fluidity and fashion."- New York Times Book Review -- -, "Doonan divides the past and present landscape of drag into nine categories: glamour, art, butch, black, historical, comedy, poster, movie, and radical. Each chapter illustrates how drag queens and kings in those spaces or times periods have helped shape drag in some meaningful way-or, in the case of black drag queens, how they've shaped the LGBTQ community at large in a meaningful way."- FastCompany -- -, "Whether you're already a massive fan of drag culture, or just interested in learning more about the movement's origins over the centuries - from tabloid scandal in the Victorian era to Emmy-award winning phenomenon in the 21st century - you'll find something to love in Doonan's extensive tome."- Bustle -- -, "You come for the glamorous pictures and stay for the sizzling prose. Doonan writes like an angel with a sword: beautifully and provocatively."- Jonah Raskin, NY Journal of Books -- -, "You come for the glamorous pictures and stay for the sizzling prose. Doonan writes like an angel with a sword: beautifully and provocatively."- Jonah Raskin, NY Journal of Books, Drag: The Complete Story by Simon Doonan, writer, fashion icon and Creative Ambassador-at-large for Barneys New York, perfectly captures the delightfully drag-filled moment we're currently living in, while offering a glimpse into the long legacy of drag. Over the course of the book, Doonan is able to shine a new light on drag, offering a fresh perspective on an art form that has long gone unrecognized."- Newsweek, "Whether you're already a massive fan of drag culture, or just interested in learning more about the movement's origins over the centuries - from tabloid scandal in the Victorian era to Emmy-award winning phenomenon in the 21st century - you'll find something to love in Doonan's extensive tome."- Bustle, Drag: The Complete Story by Simon Doonan, writer, fashion icon and Creative Ambassador-at-large for Barneys New York, perfectly captures the delightfully drag-filled moment we're currently living in, while offering a glimpse into the long legacy of drag. Over the course of the book, Doonan is able to shine a new light on drag, offering a fresh perspective on an art form that has long gone unrecognized."- Newsweek -- -, "Barneys' creative ambassador traces drag culture from ancient Egypt through the Renaissance to RuPaul, providing a fabulously comprehensive celebration of the intersection of gender fluidity and fashion."- New York Times Book Review, "Doonan divides the past and present landscape of drag into nine categories: glamour, art, butch, black, historical, comedy, poster, movie, and radical. Each chapter illustrates how drag queens and kings in those spaces or times periods have helped shape drag in some meaningful way-or, in the case of black drag queens, how they've shaped the LGBTQ community at large in a meaningful way."- FastCompany
Dewey Decimal
792.7
Synopsis
Drag is transformation, communication and, above all, exaggeration, where gender non-conformity is the plat du jour . Drag: The Complete Story observes this increasingly complex world by exploring drag's journey through the twentieth century. Corralled into thematic chapters, including glamor drag, art drag, butch drag, black drag, historical drag, comedy drag and popstar drag, this book is the first flamboyant and poignant survey of drag culture. Drag: The Complete Story is not just for fabulous queens and drag enthusiasts, but for anyone interested in gender fluidity and the culture surrounding it. "You come for the glamorous pictures and stay for the sizzling prose. Doonan writes like an angel with a sword: beautifully and provocatively." NY Journal of Books "Barneys' creative ambassador traces drag culture from ancient Egypt through the Renaissance to RuPaul, providing a fabulously comprehensive celebration of the intersection of gender fluidity and fashion." New York Times Book Review "Doonan divides the past and present landscape of drag into nine categories: glamour, art, butch, black, historical, comedy, poster, movie, and radical. Each chapter illustrates how drag queens and kings in those spaces or times periods have helped shape drag in some meaningful way - or, in the case of black drag queens, how they've shaped the LGBTQ community at large in a meaningful way." FastCompany "Whether you're already a massive fan of drag culture, or just interested in learning more about the movement's origins over the centuries - from tabloid scandal in the Victorian era to Emmy-award winning phenomenon in the 21st century - you'll find something to love in Doonan's extensive tome." Bustle "Drag: The Complete Story by Simon Doonan, writer, fashion icon and Creative Ambassador-at-large for Barneys New York, perfectly captures the delightfully drag-filled moment we're currently living in, while offering a glimpse into the long legacy of drag. Over the course of the book, Doonan is able to shine a new light on drag, offering a fresh perspective on an art form that has long gone unrecognized." Newsweek, 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.??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. Simon Doonan is a former drag queen who impersonated Queen Elizabeth. A veteran in the fashion industry, he has won every fashion award on Earth including the CFDA Award. Today, Simon is the Creative Ambassador for Barneys New York and a judge on the NBC television show Making It, co-hosted by Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman., 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. 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.
LC Classification Number
PN2071.I47
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- w***a (9)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAbsolutely love it! Package arrived safely and was securely packaged, protecting it from any damages - very thankful for that! It came as described - brand new and I’m very happy I’m able to write my name on the empty pages. It holds sentimental value. I love the Bible’s from the Precious Moments Company and getting this fulfills my childhood memories. Highly recommend this seller. Would definitely buy from this seller again!🌟 VTG 1995 Precious Moments Children's Bible, Nelson Contemporary (Red Leather) (#335559225594)
- a***t (47)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem was thoughtfully packed and shipped quickly. It arrived as described and at a great value. Seller provided prompt and very courteous customer service as well! Very happy with experience!
- r***_ (16)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseJust as described! Excellent condition book with no signs of usage. Great value for the money, though I think it is definitely worth more! Book was packaged well and shipped by the seller in a very short amount of time. I will really enjoy reading this book, as General John Brown Gordon is one of my favorite generals! ❤️ He had a very fascinating life before, during, and after the war. Thank you so much! Would definitely order from this seller again!✨️ Reminiscences of the Civil War by John B. Gordon, Leather-Bound, 1981 (#335852273895)