Workin' It!: RuPaul's Guide to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Style [Paperback]

RuPaul (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2, 2010

More than just a style guide, this is a navigation system through the bumpy road of life. Let RuPaul teach you the tried, tested and found true techniques that will propel you from background player to shining star!

No more playing small, your time is now!

"Workin' It!" will provide helpful and provocative tips on fashion, beauty, style and confidence for girls and boys, straight and gay - and everyone in between! No one knows more about life, self-expression and style than RuPaul! With photos by Mathu Andersen from the new season of RuPaul's Drag Race and a fresh look at style and inner beauty, "Workin' It!" will pick up where the show leaves off. The book will be as colourful, fun, and intriguing as RuPaul, with insights into makeup, clothing choices and the illusion of drag. Fans of RuPaul will get piece of Ru's philosophy on style and attitude - and how it's more than the clothes that make the man, or woman! With four colour photos throughout and a fresh, funky design "Workin' It!" will be the perfect guide to RuPaul - part style guide, part confidence manifesto, and entirely fabulous!

Editorial Reviews

Review

“A glorious book from one of my all time favorite icons of glamour! I can’t get enough of RuPaul’s humorous wit, fabulous advice, positive words of wisdom, and the encouraging messages he offers to people like me who dare to be different!” (DITA VON TEESE )

“This book is required reading, because nobody does it better than RuPaul - a queen amongst men! Life, love and liberty - RuPaul really gets it.” (JACKIE COLLINS )

“If she says it AND it’s in print, it must be true!” (DEBBIE HARRY )

“RuPaul drags out the inner QUEEN in us all!” (TORI SPELLING )

“RuPaul is the spiritual leader of the transcontinental fashion elite. A life-coach and a beacon of stylish authority, RuPaul is also a fashion visionary and a treasure-trove of life-saving, brow-plucking, finger-licking life-style tips, and one of the funniest broads on the block.” (SIMON DOONAN, Creative Director Barneys New York and author of Eccentric Glamour )

“Ru embodies the true idea that you can create your own success on your own terms and remain completely authentic to who you really are. You better work!” (VANESSA WILLIAMS )

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: It Books; 1 edition (February 2, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 006198583X
• ISBN-13: 978-0061985836
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,049 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #91 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Beauty & Fashion

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than I thought, February 5, 2010

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This review is from: Workin' It!: RuPaul's Guide to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Style (Paperback)

I bought this mainly because I'm a RuPaul fan but was pleasantly surprised that it was packed full of great positive advice and life lessons. There are tons of photos of Ru that are fun to see as he's in all sorts of different looks. You'll learn a lot about Ru himself and some of his ups and downs in his life and how doing the right thing, positive attitude and networking can bring you great things in life. Of course there's plenty of style tips for both men and women so there's something for everyone in this book. Its a fun read that just gives you a great positive feeling and these days we all can use some good energy and feel good. I really enjoyed it!

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Impressive, February 11, 2010

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This review is from: Workin' It!: RuPaul's Guide to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Style (Kindle Edition)

I loved this book. Miss RuPaul is workin it and has got it goin on!

A little more seriously, RuPaul should be commended for styling a self improvement book that works from the inside out (of a person). I was thoroughly impressed with the spiritual side of RuPaul as presented. He has walked a very rocky road and is here to offer his experience, strengh, and hope (as they say in 12 step meetings) so that others may graciously learn the "ropes" rather than having to experience them. Actually, this book is considerably(!) more provocative than expected. I stupidly assumed it would be full of frolic and whimsy--and it has those moments--however, the bulk of it is dedicated to telling his sobering story and sharing the wisdom he has accrued through the years. It's very much, ultimately, a "feel good" story. I originally bought the Kindle edition but was so impressed with what he had to say that I subsequently purchased the hardback so I could highlight and have ready access to many of his philosphical offerings. Four and a half stars. Highly recommended.

By the way, to me, this is not a gay or straight book. It's a person book noting the things he has learned through years of drag and other life experiences.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars beutiful, February 3, 2010

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Workin' It!: RuPaul's Guide to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Style (Paperback)

This book has a surprising depth of information and is applicable to different walks of like not just for aspiring queens. RU really has a unique perspective on life that is refreshingly light and innocent.