Absolute Pleasure

Queer Perspectives on Rocky Horror

By: Margot Atwell (Editor), Magdalene Visaggio (Contribution by), Grace Lavery (Contribution by), Carmen Maria Machado (Foreword by), Sarah Gailey (Contribution by)

Write A Review

Paperback | 1 February 2026

At a Glance

Paperback
272 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
21.5 x 15.2 x 2.5

Paperback

RRP $39.99

$37.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $9.44 with

or

Ships in 3 to 5 business days

Queer writers including Sarah Gailey, Grace Lavery, and Magdalene Visaggio reflect on the complicated legacy of The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Since its earliest midnight showings at the Waverly Theater in New York City, The Rocky Horror Picture Show has been an underground sensation. Over the past five decades, people around the world have dressed up and gathered in dark theaters to dance, yell, mime obscene acts, and forge connections with other queer people and weirdos.

While the film shattered expectations and social norms at the time of its release, critics have questioned everything from the language used to portrayals of murder, manipulation, consent violation, and cannibalism.

Absolute Pleasure uses The Rocky Horror Picture Show as a jumping-off point to explore queer and trans joy, sexuality, and rage; representation in media; how people understand and relate to gender and sexuality across generations; language and how its meaning changes over time; and what we do with our problematic faves.

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $89.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.