The Art of Drag - Jake Hall

The Art of Drag

By: Jake Hall, Various (Illustrator)

Hardcover | 2 September 2020

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Lights. Glamour. Action! Take a peek into the cultural phenomenon that is Drag, in this lusciously illustrated guide to the history of the phenomenon, from ancient theatre to the queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Drag has been around for thousands of years. A fabulous mix of fashion, theatre, gender and politics all come together to create the show-stopping entertainment millions love today. In this comprehensive work, Jake Hall delves into its ancient beginnings, to the present day and beyond. Vibrant illustrations enhance a rich history that ranges from Kabuki theatre to Shakespeare, and the revolutionary Stonewall riots to the still-thriving New York ballroom scene. This is a must-have guide to the wonderful world of Drag.

About the Author

Jake Hall is a non-binary freelance journalist whose client list includes British Vogue, i-D, Refinery29 and Dazed and Confused.

About the Illustrator

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 a Indian illustrator based in Chicago, USA. He has worked with Google, New York Times and Vogue India.
Industry Reviews
Fun, thorough and so beautiful! It taught me more about Drag than I could have ever imagined. - Amelia Abraham, Queer Intentions This book is an essential. guide to drag, its history, its impact and its continued potency.
- Amrou Al-Kadhi, Unicorn

Utterly desirable as an art object but also hugely informative about the art of drag.
- Juno Roche, Trans Power

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