Despite drag bans and anti-drag hysteria dominating the headlines, the queens and kings of drags are here to slay. Drag has existed in one form or another since the beginnings of recorded history, but modern drag artists with colorful wigs, extravagant camp couture, and perfectly on point performances have elevated the artform into a full-blown cultural phenomenon.
Whether you’re a regular at your local drag shows, a Drag Race super fan, or even one of the uninitiated, there’s a book for you on our list to learn about and celebrate the radically fierce world of drag. Read up on drag history with Jake Hall’s The Art of Drag or Tom Fitzgerald’s Legendary Children. Glean some wisdom from drag superstars Trixie and Katya in Working Girls, and admire the intricate art of drag makeup and costumes in Queer Maximalism and Drag.
