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DRAG: Combing Through the Big Wigs of Show Business
DRAG: Combing Through the Big Wigs of Show Business
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Step into the world where heels are high, wigs are fierce, and the spotlight shines on the unforgettable art form of drag. Drag: Combing Through the Big Wigs of Show Business is the ultimate tribute to the history, glamour, and revolution of drag culture that has reshaped pop culture for over a century.
From the early days of TV on The Milton Berle Show to the dazzling impact of RuPaul's Drag Race, and from iconic films like To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! to Broadway blockbusters like Kinky Boots, this book takes you on a fabulous journey through drag’s influence on film, television, and theater. Packed with humor, history, and heart, Frank DeCaro's Drag chronicles the evolution of drag over 100 years, offering insightful and witty essays, interviews with today's most groundbreaking drag stars like Bianca del Rio, Miss Coco Peru, Lypsinka, and more. Explore the dramas, joys, and love that make up a life in wigs and heels through their personal stories and experiences. Filled with over 100 exclusive photos, including never-before-seen images from performers' personal collections, Drag is a visual feast and a cultural landmark. Plus, a comprehensive timeline of drag "herstory" gives you the full scope of its evolution.
Whether you're a lifelong fan or just discovering the art form, Drag: Combing Through the Big Wigs of Show Business is a must-read for anyone who’s ever been inspired by the queens, the kings, and everyone in between who made drag a mainstream sensation.
Get ready to sashay through history, darling.
Details
- Hardcover
- Dimensions: 8 x 10
- 256 pages including 100 exclusive photos from performers' personal collections
