The Essential RuPaul: Herstory, Philosophy & Her Fiercest Queens

By John Davis and John Davis

The essential guide for fans of the most famous drag queen in the world. RuPaul--the most famous drag queen in the world, recording artist, cult television host, pop-cultural icon--is celebrated in this essential fan guide. Bursting onto the scene over two decades ago with the huge hit Supermodel of the World , RuPaul has been confounding critics to clear her own path over the many years since. Most recently, RuPaul has again become an unlikely pop-cultural icon by producing and starring in RuPaul's Drag Race --a reality television series that judges the charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent of the competing drag queens. Over seven seasons and numerous spin-off series (including All Stars and RuPaul's Drag U ), RuPaul's Drag Race has become a cult global hit--fans know the catchphrases, the personalities, the catfights. The Essential RuPau l celebrates Ru's history (or herstory, as she frames it) and philosophy ("If you can't love yourself--how in the hell you gonna love someone else"), as well as profiling the most loved and reviled queens from her TV series. This is one for the true fans.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1925418057
• ISBN13: 9781925418057
• Release Date: September 2016
• Publisher: Smith Street Books
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.6" x 0.6" x 6.6"