TY - BOOK AU - Hall, Jake, AU - Birkin,Sofie AU - Li,Helen AU - Hans,Jasjyot Singh TI - The art of drag SN - 1910620718 AV - PN1969.D73 H35 2020 U1 - 792.8086/64 23 PY - 2020///. CY - London : PB - Nobrow Press, KW - Cross-dressing KW - History KW - Gays in popular culture KW - Female impersonators KW - Male impersonators KW - Drag shows N1 - Includes bibliographical resources (pages 124-125) and index; Introduction -- The art of performance -- The art of glamour -- The art of war -- The art of freak -- The art of charisma -- The art of influence -- The future of drag N2 - "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."--Amazon ER -