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Glitter and Concrete
Glitter and Concrete: A Cultural History of Drag in New York City | Elyssa Maxx Goodman
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An intimate, evocative history of drag in New York City exploring its dynamic role, from the Jazz Age to Drag Race,in queer liberation and urban life From the lush feather boas that adorned early female impersonators to the sequined lip syncs of barroom queens to the drag kings that have us laughing in stitches, drag has played a vital role in the creative life of New York City. But the evolution of drag in the city--as an art form, a community, and a mode of liberation--has never before been fully chronicled. Now, for the first time, journalist and drag historian Elyssa Maxx Goodman unearths the dramatic, provocative untold story of drag in New York City in all its glistening glory. Goodman ducks beneath the velvet ropes of Harlem Renaissance balls, examines drag's crucial role in the Stonewall Uprising, traces drag's influence on disco and punk rock as well as its unifying power during the AIDS crisis and 9/11, and culminates in the era of RuPaul's Drag Race. Informed by meticulous research and archival work, as well as original interviews with high-profile performers, Glitter and Concrete is a significant contribution to queer history and an essential read for anyone curious about the story that echoes beneath the heels.
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TieDyeDude
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Glitter and Concrete: A Cultural History of Drag in New York City | Elyssa Maxx Goodman
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A thorough and interesting history of drag in New York City. The audio narration was well done.

AnnCrystal Nice mug 👍. I don't drink, yet I like the elegance of wine and the artsiness of a German beer Stein. I even found a gorgeous stein with an Eagle. That's correct, I don't drink yet I purchased a beer Stein for its artwork 😂. (edited) 3mo
julesG @AnnCrystal Beer Steins are excellent for keeping bookmarks in, or pens, or kitchen utensils. 😉 I don't have any at the moment, but my parents have several around the house and not a single one has been used for beer ever. 3mo
julesG The Schlenkerla has travelled very far from home. Did you like it? 3mo
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AnnCrystal 😎👍💝 Thanks @julesG marvelous idea, and true! Mine holds paint brushes 🖌️😉👍.

🤩 That must be quite the collection your parents have! Steins are just works of beauty ☺️👍. (edited) 3mo
julesG @AnnCrystal I never thought they were something special because they were regular household items. Although my parents managed to snag a few collector's items while my father worked for a small company that produced mugs and steins. 3mo
AnnCrystal @julesG that's epic 😎👍💝. 3mo
TieDyeDude @julesG The beer was quite good! My wife is not a fan of smoked flavors, so I had it saved for a time I could drink it alone :)
@anncrystal I've had a couple steins, but they rarely make the cut when I move (this one is from the PA Renaissance Faire). I love the look of them, though. This one is a little less bulky, so I've held on to it. @julesG They are not super common here, so they are mostly considered collector's items, though 2mo
AnnCrystal @TieDyeDude 😎👍💫. 2mo
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Megabooks
Megabooks
Glitter and Concrete: A Cultural History of Drag in New York City | Elyssa Maxx Goodman
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Couldn‘t resist sneaking in another for #TitlesAndTunes #DramaQueens! I loved this history of drag in NYC. Queens and their art under greater attack than ever, but Goodman starts in the 19th century to show that drag has been and will always be here. I enjoyed following the trends from Jazz Age vaudeville to the AIDS crisis and 90s supermodel era. Cashing in on Drag Race appearances is also discussed.

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Megabooks The author wrote about the founding of Scissor Sisters, and (by the magic of technology 😉) this song that I loved when it came out popped up in one of my Spotify curated playlists. You can‘t not sing along to it! 1y
BarbaraBB Oh wow, these choices are at least as good as your number ones 😘 1y
Cinfhen The “tuniverse” was definitely telling you something!! Glad you got the message 😍 1y
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Cinfhen Also book sounds fab!! 1y
Megabooks @Cinfhen love that tuniverse!! 1y
Megabooks @BarbaraBB thanks friend! I‘m really enjoying these playlists! 1y
TieDyeDude Nice, I love Scissor Sisters! (I couldn't really get into the lead singer's autobio, though). This book sounds interesting/ 1y
Megabooks @TieDyeDude I didn‘t know much about the band other than liking their songs. The book is fascinating; just learning about how drag has changed so much yet endured. 1y
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