50 Drag Queens Who Changed the World by Dan Jones

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Category: Drag

50 Drag Queens Who Changed the World is a tribute to the hugely influential pioneers who have shaped the fantastic world of drag, as well as the queens of today that we all know and love.  Learn about the wild and brilliant lives of Mama Ru and the best-loved Drag Race superstars, including Alaska, Bia nca Del Rio and Courtney Act, as well as legends like Divine and Lady Bunny, and the new scene of radical contemporary drag artists, such as Amrou Al-Kadhi and Victoria Sin. Drag queens have been sissying that walk for a lot longer than you think, and this book is a sparkling celebration of the high-heeled, hairsprayed, punk-rock art form that has influenced pop culture for as long as it has been around. ...Show more

Blame It On Rio Del Bianca by Bianca Del Rio

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Category: Popular Culture

Uproarious advice and never-before-seen color photos from drag queen extraordinaire Bianca Del Rio The cheeky, larger-than-life drag queen and outrageous comic--"The Joan Rivers of the Drag World," (New York Times)--who isn't afraid to shock or offend brings her trademark acerbic wit and sharp commenta ry to the page in an illustrated collection of advice. When it comes to insult comics, Bianca Del Rio is in a class by herself. Fierce, funny, and fabulous--a would-be love child sired by John Waters and birthed by Joan Rivers--Bianca sandblasted her name in the annals of pop culture on RuPaul's Drag Race. Thanks to her snarky frankness, impeccable comedic timing, and politically incorrect humor, she became the show's breakout star, winning its sixth season. In Blame It On Bianca Del Rio, Bianca shares her opinions loudly and proudly, offering raucous, hilarious, no-holds-barred commentary on the everyday annoyances, big and small, that color her world, and make it a living, albeit amusing, hell for anyone who inhabits it. A collection of biting advice filled with vibrant photos from Bianca's twisted universe, Blame It On Bianca Del Rio will shock you and keep you laughing. But be warned: it is not for the faint of heart ...Show more

Doll Parts by Amanda Lepore; Thomas Flannery (As told to)

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Category: Trans & Gender Diverse Biography / Memoir

From Amanda Lepore, the original iconic transexual woman who has reigned over New York nightlife for three decades, comes a gorgeous, poignant, full-color memoir of revealing stories and photographs by legends David LaChapelle, Terry Richardson, and many more. Lepore is a walking piece of art, and her v ery existence explores and questions the most important debates in modern society: gender roles, fame, beauty, and sex. She has spent years becoming the woman she wanted to be and here she reveals to the world the woman she really is. ...Show more

Drag - Combing Through the Big Wigs of Show Business by Frank DeCaro; Bruce Villanch (Foreword by)

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Category: Drag

Drag celebrates the fabulous current and historical influence of drag, and its talented and inspiring performers. Since man first walked the Earth...in heels, no other art form has wielded as unique an influence on pop culture as Drag. Drag artists have now sashayed their way to snatch the crowns as the Queens of mainstream entertainment.Through informative and witty essays chronicling over 100 years of drag, readers will embark on a Priscilla-like journey through pop culture, from television shows like The Milton Berle Show, Bosom Buddies, and RuPaul's Drag Race, films like Some Like It Hot, To Wong Foo..., and Tootsie, and Broadway shows like Hedwig and the Angry Inch, La Cage aux Folles, and Kinky Boots.With stops in cities around the globe, and packed with interviews and commentaries on the dramas, joys, and love that "make-up" a life in wigs and heels, Drag features contributions from today's most groundbreaking and popular artists, including Bianca del Rio, Miss Coco Peru, Hedda Lettuce, Lypsinka, and Varla Jean Merman, as well as notable performers as Harvey Fierstein and Charles Busch. It includes more than 100 photos--many from performers' personal collections, and a comprehensive timeline of drag "herstory." ...Show more

Drag Dictionary - An Illustrated Glossary of Fierce Queen Slang by Alba De Zanet; Roberto Garcia

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Category: Drag

"No tea no shade, Judy, but your mug looks pretty badly beaten "   With RuPaul's Drag Race catapulting drag into the mainstream, queens are well and truly owning the spotlight, and introducing us to their quirky and hilarious slang. But are you struggling to keep up with the lingo? Desperate to "throw shade" and "spill the tea" but not quite sure how to work it into a sentence? Well never fear: The Drag Dictionary is here to save you   Featuring bright, fun illustrations of your best-loved girls, as well as all those classic phrases explained - from "death drop" to "squirrel friends", "tuck" and more - this explains 45 of the best phrases you've been gagging over since the dawn of Lady Bunny. This is a tribute to all things drag, and the amazing artists and superheroes who add sparkle and glitz to our lives. ...Show more

Drag Queen Anthology: Absolutely Fabulou

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Category: Drag

Drag: The Complete Story by Simon Doonan

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Category: Drag

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. ...Show more

Dragtastic - The Legendary Book of Fun, Facts and Colouring by Sweet Fanny Adams; Crystal Rasmussen

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Category: Drag

Can you build your ideal queen? Select fabulous dresses, wigs and shoes? Is she chunky yet funky or a 7ft glamazon? Including stickers and colouring, a Drag Name calculator and fabulous facts, quirky quotes and stunning figures about all things drag. Drag has always influenced mainstream pop culture, b ut because of its underground roots, many aspects bled through into popular, mainstream culture without credit. Things have improved for this next generation of young queens, RuPaul's Drag Race has taken drag culture beyond its radical roots. Originally a staple of gay bars drag has now extended from its LGBTQ fan base into the mainstream. Regularly cited as the smartest reality show on TV, the latest season moved to VH1 in the US and Netflix in the UK (and taking 8 Emmy nominations/3 wins for the latest series) drag has never been bigger or more popular. Fun, fabulous, funny gift book. ...Show more

GuRu by RuPaul

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Category: Gay Male & Bi Biography/Memoir

A timeless collection of philosophies from renaissance performer and the world's most famous shape-shifter RuPaul, whose sage outlook has created an unprecedented career for more than thirty-five years. GuRu is packed with more than 80 beautiful photographs that illustrate the concept of building the li fe you want from the outside in and the inside out. 'You're born naked and the rest is drag.' As someone who has deconstructed life's hilarious facade, RuPaul has broken 'the fourth wall' to expand on the concept of mind, body, and spirit. This unique perspective has allowed RuPaul to break the shackles of self-imposed limitations, but reader beware, this is a daily practice that requires diligence and touchstones to keep you walking in the sunshine of the spirit. Once you're willing to look beyond the identity that was given to you, a hidden world of possibilities will open its doors. Throughout the history of humans on this planet, there've always been shaman, seers, and mediums who are able to interpret both high and low frequencies and remind humans to look beyond the surface for the truth of who we really are. And who we really are is an extension of the power that created the universe (aka: God in drag). FYI: most people are not willing to hear or accept that. That is RuPaul's secret for success, not only in show business, but in all aspects of life, especially in navigating the emotional landmines that inhibit most sweet, sensitive souls. If you think this book is just about 'doing drag', you are sorely mistaken because for RuPaul, drag is merely a device to deactivate the identity-based ego and allow space for the unlimited. ...Show more

Pocket RuPaul Wisdom: Witty quotes and wise words from a drag superstar by Hardie Grant London Staff

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Category: Humour | Series: Pocket Wisdom Ser.

You betta work! Pocket RuPaul Wisdom contains only the fiercest advice from the supermodel of the world. Learn how to sissy that walk, sashay, shanté, and slay the runway. InPocket RuPaul Wisdom, Ru shows off her charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent. Full of insights into love, identity, glamour and performance, this collection of quotes is perfect for Drag Race fans and anyone seeking wisdom from the ultimate queer icon. If you can't love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else? We all came into the world naked. The rest is all drag. I can barely speak English, but I'm fluent in throwing shade. Sometimes we all need a little Ru in our lives.   ...Show more

Serving Face - Lessons in Realness and Grace from the World of Drag by DK

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Category: Drag

Let the world's most celebrated drag queens transform and empower you with their sick'ning style, wit and wisdom. Whatever face you're gagging to serve - fierce and fishy, old Hollywood glamour, or easy-breezy daytime realness - Serving Face delivers more than 200 practical tips, tricks and tutorials, a nd inspiring pearls of wisdom, to help you achieve your transformation with ease and wear it with pride. Illustrated step-by-step guides take you through the whole process, from giving yourself a DIY facelift and blocking out your brows; through opening up your eyes with clever contouring and false lashes (sometimes several pairs at once!); to the perfect hair, nails, clothes and accessories to complete your look. Wearing a full face every day can wreck your skin, so features on daily, weekly and monthly treatments for your face and body help you to avoid breakouts and keep everything pert, plump and peachy. Set alongside all this practical how-to are bags of motivational bons mots to tease out your special blend of charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent and bring it to the runway. Whether you're an established pro polishing your look, a newbie still finding your signature style, or a party girl in search of some Insta-glam eleganza, Serving Face is like the gentle hand of your Drag Mother guiding you towards a life more fabulous. ...Show more

The Art of Drag by Jake Hall

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Category: Drag

Before RuPaul's Drag Race propelled the cultural phenomenon into the global spotlight, drag had been around for thousands of years. Immerse yourself in the rich history of drag in this lusciously illustrated guide.  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 extensive work, Jake Hall delves deep into the ancient beginnings of drag, to present day and beyond. Vibrant illustrations enhance the rich history from Kabuki theatre to Shakespearean, the revolutionary Stonewall riots to the still thriving New York ballroom scene. Nothing will go undocumented in this must-have documentation of all things drag. ...Show more