The Art of Drag #1

The Art of Drag — Nobrow

Issue: #1

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.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 th...

First appearances: Annie Lennox, Harvey Fierstein, Gene Malin, Ella Shields, Amanda Lepore, Barbette, Julian Eltinge, Jack Lemmon, David LaChapelle, Danny La Rue, Bert Savoy, Conchita Wurst, Candy Darling, The Vixen, Annie Hindle, Violet Chachki, Jackie Curtis, Vesta Tilley, Leigh Bowery, John Waters, Lady Bunny

Creators: Helen Li, Sofie Birkin, Jasjyot Singh Hans, Jake Hall

Characters: RuPaul, Tony Curtis, Josephine Baker, David Bowie, Prince, Rocky Horror, Annie Lennox, Harvey Fierstein, Gene Malin, Grace Jones, Ella Shields, Amanda Lepore, Marsha P. Johnson, Barbette, Julian Eltinge, Jack Lemmon, David LaChapelle, Danny La Rue, Bert Savoy, Conchita Wurst