The art of drag
Hall, Jake2025
Book
Total copies: 2
An illustrated history of 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.
NOTE : Cover designed to lie flat so binding is separate to spine.
Main title:
The art of drag / Jake Hall.
Author:
Hall, Jake, author
Work:
Edition:
New in Paperback.
Imprint:
London : Flying Eye Bks, 2025.
Collation:
136 p. : Full colour illus throughout ; 270 x 200 mm. 492 gm.
Notes:
Hbk pub 2020.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
Teenage.Reading grade level: 14-16.Interest age level: 14-18.Interest grade level: KS4 KS5.
Contents:
IntroductionThe art of performanceThe art of glamourThe art of warThe art of freakThe art of charismaThe art of influenceThe future of dragBibliographyIndexContributors.
Biography/History:
Jake Hall is a freelance writer who has written for Dazed Digital, i-D, VICE, Highsnobiety, INTO, Refinery29 UK, and British Vogue, among others. They have written on topics from sustainability in fashion and body-shaming in queer communities, to government crackdowns on queer people, and intersex genital mutilation. Alongside this work, they are studying for a PhD at the University of Birmingham. Jake's research aims to illuminate the link between high fashion and queer theory, as well as arguing the potential of clothing to radically challenge and subvert the social constructs of gender, sexuality, and race.
Helen Li is an Australian illustrator based in Warsaw, Poland. She has worked with Google, Facebook, Dropbox and Redbull.
Sofie Birkin is a British illustrator based in Denver, USA. She has worked with Cosmopolitan UK and BOA Technology.
Jasjyot Singh Hans is an Indian illustrator based in Chicago, USA. He has worked with Google, New York Times and Vogue India.
ISBN:
9781838749767 (pbk. :)
Dewey class:
306.766HAL
Language:
English
Subject:
CultureCostume-HistoryLGBT / GeneralBiography: arts & entertainmentGender studies: transgender, transsexual, intersex peopleGay & Lesbian studies / LGBTQ studiesAmerican / British style comic books & graphic novelsPersonal & social issues: self-awareness & self-esteem (Children's / Teenage)Older Teenage Non-FictionPersonal and Social Issues
BRN:
889470