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Explore the fascinating journey of drag culture through the life of Doris Fish in 'Who Does That Bitch Think She Is?'. This compelling book from Craig Seligman unveils the extraordinary story of Doris Fish, born Philip Mills, who navigated a world where gay men and lesbians faced open disdain. As an Australian-born drag queen who rose to fame in the 1970s, Doris played a crucial role in shaping modern perceptions of queer identity and art. The book presents an engaging narrative of how Dora Fish impacted the drag scene, from performing in pioneering shows in Sydney to leading vibrant drag performances in San Francisco. Through rich anecdotes and insightful interviews, readers will gain a deeper understanding of how drag transformed from marginalized entertainment to a celebrated art form. This brand new edition, published by Hachette Australia in 2023, is a necessary read for anyone interested in LGBTQ+ history, drag culture, and the evolution of gender identity. With free shipping and a delivery timeframe of up to 6 weeks, dive into this essential text that bravely captures the essence and vibrancy of queer life during a monumental time. Don't miss the chance to own this trade paperback exploration of one of drag's most iconic figures, whose legacy continues to inspire and challenge societal norms today.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780733650055
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Description:
An exciting new history of drag told through the life of the remarkable, flawed, and singular Australian-born Doris Fish
In the 1970s, gay men and lesbians were openly despised and drag queens scared the public. Yet that was the era when Doris Fish (born Philip Mills in 1952) painted and padded his way to stardom. He was a leader of the generation that prepared the world not just for drag queens on TV but for a society that welcomes and even celebrates queer people. How did we get from there to here? In Who Does That Bitch Think She Is? Craig Seligman looks at Doris's short but overstuffed life as a way to provide some answers.
There were effectively three Dorises - the quiet visual artist, the glorious drag queen, and the hunky male prostitute who supported the other two. He started performing in Sydney in 1972 as a member of Sylvia and the Synthetics, a psycho troupe that represented the first anarchic flowering of queer creative energy in the post-Stonewall era. After moving to San Francisco in the mid-70s, he became the driving force behind years of sidesplitting drag shows that were loved as much as you can love throwaway trash - which is what everybody thought they were. No one, Doris included, perceived them as political theater, when in fact they were accomplishing satire's deepest dream: not just to rail against society, but to change it.
Seligman recounts this dynamic period in queer history - from Stonewall to AIDS - giving insight into how our ideas about gender have broadened to make drag the phenomenon we know it as today. In a book filled with interviews and letters
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780733650055
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Description:
An exciting new history of drag told through the life of the remarkable, flawed, and singular Australian-born Doris Fish
In the 1970s, gay men and lesbians were openly despised and drag queens scared the public. Yet that was the era when Doris Fish (born Philip Mills in 1952) painted and padded his way to stardom. He was a leader of the generation that prepared the world not just for drag queens on TV but for a society that welcomes and even celebrates queer people. How did we get from there to here? In Who Does That Bitch Think She Is? Craig Seligman looks at Doris's short but overstuffed life as a way to provide some answers.
There were effectively three Dorises - the quiet visual artist, the glorious drag queen, and the hunky male prostitute who supported the other two. He started performing in Sydney in 1972 as a member of Sylvia and the Synthetics, a psycho troupe that represented the first anarchic flowering of queer creative energy in the post-Stonewall era. After moving to San Francisco in the mid-70s, he became the driving force behind years of sidesplitting drag shows that were loved as much as you can love throwaway trash - which is what everybody thought they were. No one, Doris included, perceived them as political theater, when in fact they were accomplishing satire's deepest dream: not just to rail against society, but to change it.
Seligman recounts this dynamic period in queer history - from Stonewall to AIDS - giving insight into how our ideas about gender have broadened to make drag the phenomenon we know it as today. In a book filled with interviews and letters