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ISBN-10: 1560233095 | ISBN-13: 978-1560233091 | Publication Date: July 2003
Dispels the myth that drag kings are simply women doing drag, presenting enlightening essays that address gender, sexuality, and feminism. Offers cultural and political insights on the international growth and development of drag king troupes and communities.

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  • Paperback: 346 pages
  • Publisher: Harrington Park Press (July 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1560233095
  • ISBN-13: 978-1560233091
  • Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 7 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars scholarly work on drag in reverse, August 29, 2003
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This anthology is a collection of academic work about a relatively undercovered and underappreciated topic: drag kings. This book continues the recent trend in studying female masculinities, especially lesbian masculinities.

I applaud the editors for being so diverse and inclusive. First, there is a black drag king on the cover. Too often, readers assume that if a black person is on the cover, then it's "just" a black book. Here, the editors proudly show a black king not fearing being pigeon-holed. In fact, there is much racial diversity here, including a work on whiteness and drag kings. Further, drag king lovers are included. I especially enjoyed the poem "A Voice from the Audience" by king fan Ann Tweedy. This book even has an entry from a male-born contributor.

My only warning is that this book is HIGHLY academic. Less experienced readers may be disappointed. However, professors and students or women's and gay studies will love it. Do peep this work if you can.

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SUMMARY. Through a mix of theory, memoir and performance narrative, this chapter examines the making of drag persona Johnny T. as part of a king movement where the dominant cultural paradigm of gender is reconsidered and remastered. Read the first page
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drag king culture, gay drag kings, lesbian drag kings, drag kinging, drag king phenomenon, drag king troupe, drag king performance, white drag kings, drag king performers, drag king acts, drag king persona, drag king scene, butch realness, minority masculinities, drag king workshop, imperial sovereign court, gay drag queens, invoked audience, drag king show, lesbian drag queens, king performances, heteronormative gender, female masculinity, heteronormative masculinity, drag queen performance
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New York, The Haworth Press, Harrington Park Press, Judith Halberstam, The Haworth Document Delivery Service, Donna Troka, Jean Bobby Noble, San Francisco, Duke University Press, Ben Dover, Journal of Homosexuality, Serpent's Tail, Judith Butler, King Ken, Ben's Beautiful Boys, Indiana University Press, Colleen Ayoup, Performing Masculinities, Twin Cities, United States, African American, Ann Arbor, Chicago Kings, Columbia University Press, Crown Princess
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