{"product_id":"planet-drag-uncover-the-global-herstory-hardcover","title":"Planet Drag: Uncover the Global Herstory - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCourtney Conquers\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrooke Lynn Hytes\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTravel to \u003ci\u003ePlanet Drag\u003c\/i\u003e and explore the styles, influences, artists, and events that have made the art of drag so outrageously popular in 15 countries around the world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExquisitely styled by top drag artists, and with a foreword by \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCanada's Drag Race \u003c\/i\u003ejudge Brooke Lynn Hytes\u003c\/b\u003e, this is the ultimate guide to drag--\u003cb\u003ea glittering, feathered foray into the past and present of this much-loved art form\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGloriously embellished with historical photos along with stylish contemporary shots of some of the world's biggest drag stars, this is a \u003cb\u003edeep dive into drag's meteoric rise to the mainstream\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe carnival court of drag has exploded and it now holds a fierce place in popular culture. And while \u003ci\u003eRupaul's Drag Race \u003c\/i\u003edoes highlight some nuanced differences between national drag styles, \u003cb\u003ethere's a lot more to the story that you don't know\u003c\/b\u003e... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this \u003cb\u003eextravagant exploration across \u003ci\u003ePlanet Drag\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, we'll stop at: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe UK, where pantomime culture gave us a \u003cb\u003ewicked comic attitude\u003c\/b\u003e that still prevails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermany, home to \u003ci\u003etuntes\u003c\/i\u003e who don't see themselves as impersonating women at all\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe USA, a \u003cb\u003eunique melting pot\u003c\/b\u003e of drag culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrance, where Joan of Arc is considered by some to be the very first drag king\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralia, the country that birthed blockbuster film \u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003ewhich saw drag reach a whole new audience\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlus, 10 more countries that have altered and expanded the art of drag in ways you might not expect. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is drag unashamed, unneutered, unapologetic... and world-conquering. \u003cb\u003eA must-have for any drag fan. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing contributions from Courtney Conquers, Zephyr Aspen, Kat Joplin, Alex Nolos, Javier Izquierdo Cubas, Jeffrey Rowe, Tsarlotte Lucifer, Juliana Santos, Courtney Norton, Presley Stewart, Viktor 'Caffeine' Skancke, Sara Altea Balestra and Gigi Rajkumar Guerandi. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCourtney Conquers is a Canadian drag performer and writer who specializes in drag media archiving and live events. She is best known as a co-creator of the queer media collective Drag Coven. Courtney has a Master of Arts in Women's and Gender Studies and is an outspoken advocate for equity in drag and queer spaces. Her time at Drag Coven has enabled her to witness and film drag across the world, working with countless of drag's biggest names along the way. Drag Coven is the world's first and biggest contemporary, free online drag media archive. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.92 x 10.22 x 7.94 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758640136480,"sku":"9780711290723","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8c381bafd1ea5a526002123e7a2448ef.webp?v=1780131283","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/planet-drag-uncover-the-global-herstory-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}