Why Drag? Hardcover – May 17, 2016

I cannot put this impressive masterpiece down!! Every page is a work of art, the photos are a feast for the eyes and the words are a feast for the soul. As a lover of drag, it's exciting to see some of the well known personalities captured in a different light, as well as a slew of undiscovered creative talent, and to read something personal about their journey into the underground art form of drag. But even if you are unfamiliar with drag, you'll be drawn into the creative and humorous portraits of these nightlife creatures.

Absolutely stunning book!!! Gorgeous photos of all my favourite Ru girls plus some new Queens which I was previously not familiar with. A perfect way to answer the question "Why drag?". The large size makes it great for a coffee table book... And the fabulous photo of Courtney on the front cover always gets peoples attention!!! This book is an must have for lovers of drag or anyone who appreciates artistic photography and wants a coffee table book that is a great conversation starter.

This book is a comprehensive beautiful work of art with beautiful styling, amazing photography and secretary, and talent that literally bursts from page to page. An amazing cross section of the most talented artists in the industry. This isn't just a coffee table book, it's an OMG I just spilt the tea on the book due to its amazing selection of drag performers known nationally or locally and those that you want to know more about and with this book I hope to learn and see more from all of this talent!

Such a great purchase for content and conversation. Having this book out on a coffee table or shelf with definitely start a conversation about drag with your visitors The photography is stunning to say it plainly. Also, I learned some new names of Queens and performers that I was not familiar with but the book also does a good job showing household names that RPDR followers would be familiar with.

If you want to see some mind blowingly gorgeous women, Magnus’s book is a MUST VIEW/READ!!!I had gone first, with my best friend in college(who simply had been gay) to a few of the gay bars he enjoyed in Omaha, Nebraska (circa-1980/81), and there wasn’t much more than a few cross-dressers.Then circa 1985/86, after learning of my youngest brother coming out, I actually saw my 1st Drag Show(at the Hide-n-Seek, in Colorado Springs)..BUT “REALLY, FINALLY SAW” - Drag, when I caught Season 2, of “RuPaul’s Drag Race”, and then........ I was “HOOKED”!!! and, haven’t missed a Season of Drag Race, or Drag Race All-Stars SINCE!!!!So, Magnus Hasting’s “WHY DRAG?” was almost like a Yearbook....... filled with familiar and unfamiliar photos..... filled with quips, quotes, insights, and biographies...... ONLY LACKING the occasional - “Best Wishes”, or “Good Luck” John.....*with all that said..... if you aren’t fascinated and/or blown away by this book, after perusing it..... you have no soul for “Art” and/or “Beauty”!!!!

This book is absolutely gorgeous! I have seen a few of the pics before, but, to see all the queens represented and just how truly exquisite this book is in person, well it just perfect. And I'm going to use it as an autograph book when queens come into town. Farrah Moan, Pearl and the Boulet Brothers are going to be my firsts over the next few weeks.

This is a gorgeous coffee table book. Each photo captivates -- the skill of the performer and the photographer in each is clear. It's also nice that this book celebrates varied forms of drag. Fishy queens and pageant queens are gorgeous, but it takes all types to make the rainbow bright. I love it.

Absolutely essential if you are a fan of the art of drag. Magnus takes incredible photos. This book is also a great conversation starter if you leave it on your coffeetable for parties. :D

Ein Must Have für jeden Fan der Drag Szene. Die Fotos der Queens sind atemberaubend. Fans von "Rupaul's Drag Race" werden hier ihre Lieblinge wiederfinden. Aber auch andere Queens wurden hier künstlerisch in Szene gesetzt.Absolute Kaufempfehlung!

Stunning photography and testimony from excellence in the world of drag Magnus Hastings truly captures the best images in this book.

Un livre que je cherchais et qui répond très bien à la culture du drag

Sigo a este fotógrafo religiosamente en insta, cuando vi su libro, y al precio que me lo lleve, no lo podía creer, un must para cualquier amante del drag y la foto

Excelente la calidad de las fotos y muy buena encuadernación! Muchos estilos diferentes de drag representados, no solo de Drag Race!