Download or read book Drag411 s Drag King Guide written by Infamous Todd Kachinski Kottmeier and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-09-13 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Commentary shared with Todd Kachinski Kottmeier included the following contributors of The Official DRAG King and Male Impersonators Guide to include Aaron Phoenix, Abs Hart, Adam All, Adam DoEve, AJ Menendez, Alec Allnight, Alexander Cameron, Alik Muf, Andrew Citino, Anjie Swidergal, Anson Reign, Ashton The Adorable Lover, Atown, Ayden Layne, B J Armani, B J Bottoms, Bailey Saint James, Ben Doverr, Ben Eaten, Bootzy Edwards Collynz, Brandon KC Young-Taylor, Bruno Diaz, Cage Masters, Campbell Reid Andrews, Chance Wise, Chandler J Hart, Chasin Love, Cherry Tyler Manhattan, Chris Mandingo, Clark Kunt, Clint Torres, Cody Wellch Klondyke, Colin Grey, Corey James Caster, Coti Blayne, Crash Bandikok, Dakota Rain, Dante Diamond, Davion Summers, DeVery Bess, Devin G. Dame, Devon Ayers, Dionysus W Khaos, Diseal Tanks Roberts, D-Luv Saviyon, Dominic Demornay, Dominic Von Strap, D-Rex, Dylan Kane, E. M. Shaun, Eddie C. Broadway, Emilio, Erick LaRue, Flex Jonez, Freddy Prinze Charming, Gabe King, Gage Gatlyn, George De Micheal, Greyson Bolt, Gunner Gatlyn, Gus Magendor, Hawk Stuart, Harry Pi, Holden Michael, Howie Feltersnatch, Hurricane Savage, J Breezy St James, Jack E. Dickinson, Jack King, Jake Van Camp, Jamel Knight, Jenson C. Dean, Johnnie Blackheart, Jonah Godfather of DRAG, Jordan Allen, Jordan Reighn, Joshua K. Mann, Joshua Micheals, Juan Kerr, Julius M. SeizeHer, Jude Lawless, Justin Cider, Justin Luvan, Justin Sider, K'ne Cole, Kameo Dupree, Kenneth J. Squires, King Dante, King Ramsey, Jack Inman, Kody Sky, Koomah, Kristian Kyler, Kruz Mhee, Linda Hermann-Chasin, Luke Ateraz, Lyle Love-It, Macximus, Marcus Mayhem, Marty Brown, Master Cameron Eric Leon, Max Hardswell, MaXx Decco, Michael Christian, Mike Oxready, Miles Long, Mr-Charlie Smith, Nanette D'angelo Sylvan, Nolan Neptune, Orion Blaze Browne, Owlejandro Monroe, Papa Cherry, Papi Chulo, Papi Chulo Doll, Persian Prince, Phantom, Pierce Gabriel, Rasta Boi Punany, Rico M Taylor, Rock McGroyn, Rocky Valentino, Rogue DRAG King, Romeo Sanchez, Rychard "Alpha" Le'Sabre, Ryder Knightly, Ryder Long, Sam Masterson, Sammy Silver, Santana Romero, Scorpio, Shane Rebel Caine, Shook ByNature, Silk Steele Prince, SirMandingo Thatis, Smitty O'Toole, Soco Dupree, Spacee Kadett, Starr Masters, Stefan LeDude, Stefon Royce Iman, Stefon SanDiego, Stormm, Teddy Michael, Thug Passion, Travis Luvermore, Travis Hard, Trey C. Michaels, Trigger Montgomery, Tyler Manhattan, Viciouse Slick, Vinnie Marconi, Welland Dowd, William Vanity Matrix, Wulf Von Monroe, Xander Havoc, and Xavier Bottoms.

Download or read book Drag411 s Official Drag Handbook written by Todd Kachinski Kottmeier and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ground-breaking book smashed records around the world, and continues to be the number one compilation resource guide for the fourth year in a row. Two thousand, six hundred invitations were sent around the world to male and female impersonators. Each invitation begged them to invite entertainers they respected to join the dialogue. The original purpose for the information, was to create realistic characters for the novel, "Turn Around Bright Eyes" by Steve Hammond and Todd Kachinski Kottmeier (for the sequel to "Two Days Past Dead). The response to the survey broke LGBT records, inspiring the two authors to release the dialogue as their next book. The author's (and none of the contributing writers) earn a cent from this or any DRAG411 book. All of their money is donated directly in full to Joshua Tree. Joshua Tree Feeding Program assists HIV/AIDS families for over a quarter century to eat each week in a nation of plenty.

Download or read book Joey Brooks the Show Must Go on written by The Infamous Todd Kachinski-Kottmeier and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-02-04 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joey Brooks, The Show Must Go On is the story of The First Lady of Ybor from the days of El Goya to present day. This is Joey's first book, an inspiring and historical account of the glorious, and not so glorious, days of Ybor City. Joey Brooks, Female Impersonator, Show director, hostess, author... "Old school, new school, no school... who gives a shit? I'm too old to go to school. I barely remember last week. When I get too old to remember what the fuck I did when I was young ...ger, I'll just open of these books and laugh my ass off. I wonder how many other queens had this much fun becoming one of the icons of their community. Too funny. I just called myself an icon. Hell, I must be a queen. Only a female impersonator could call themselves a diva, a queen, a star without people giggling behind her back. Giggling is good. A twenty-dollar bill is better.""

Download or read book Turn Around Bright Eyes written by Infamous Todd Kachinski Kottmeier and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-09-13 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few crimes in gay history rocked a nation as great as The DRAG Queen Killer. The country seemed paralyzed from the first ring of the chain tapping on the concrete, as they pulled Cassandra to her death, until the very last brutal killing. The murderous rampage seemed buried amongst the media suffering from a barrage of tales from the 9-11 terrorist attacks.

Download or read book DRAG411 s Original DRAG Handbook written by Infamous Todd Kachinski Kottmeier and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-13 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first massive DRAG411 compilation book on the craft of male and female impersonation. Over 155 female impersonators (and 1 male impersonator) from around the world shared over a thousand insightful comments in the first handbook created of this art form.

Download or read book Drag411 s Crown Me written by Infamous Todd Kachinski Kottmeier and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-09-13 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I sent hundreds of invitations in 2012 to the titleholders, pageant promoters, judges, and talent show hosts to share their wisdom. I asked each of them to send the questions crown holders they also respect as role models. Their insight to win pageants and contests is the same knowledge you need to perform every time you walk out on a stage. Every show you do needs to be as incredible as the best show. They reached into their hearts to share the following subjects with you: Auxiliary steps to success needed for Song Selection, dancing, movement on stage, props, backup dancers, creating your own edge, personal interviews, steps to success for winning the Talent category of the contest, On-Stage Questions, Eveningwear, and Creative Costume. They talk about wardrobe changes, makeup, hair, shoes, when it is time to compete, and the misconceptions competing.

Download or read book Drag411 s Drag Queen Guide written by Infamous Todd Kachinski Kottmeier and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-09-13 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost two hundred female impersonators around the world share over a thousand insightful comments in forty-one chapters. Commentary shared with Todd Kachinski Kottmeier included the following contributors of Official DRAG Queen and Female Impersonator Handbook to include Alana Summers, Alexis Marie Von Furstenburg, Alize', Aloe Vera, Alysin Wonderland, Amanda Bone DeMornay, Amanda Lay, Amanda Roberts, Amy DeMilo, Anastasia Fallon, Angie Ovahness, Anita Mandinite, Appolonia Cruz, Ashlyn Tyler, Aurora Tr'Nele Michelle, Azia Sparks, Barbie Dayne, Barbra Herr, Beverly LaSalle, Bianca DeMonet, Bianca Lynn Breeze, Blair Michaels, Boxxa Vine, Brittany T Moore, Britney Towers, Brandi Amara Skyy, Brooke Lynn Bradshaw, Candi Samples, Candi Stratton, Candy Sugar, Cathy Craig, Catia Lee Love, CeCe Georgia, Cee-Cee LaRouge-Avalon, Celeste Starr, Chad Michaels, Chevon Davis, Cheyenne Desoto Mykels, Chi Chi Lalique, Christina Collins, Chrystal Conners, Claudia B Eautiful, Coca Mesa, Coco St James, Damiana LaRoux, Dana Scrumptious, Danyel Vasquez, Dee Gregory, Delores T. Van-Cartier, Demonica DaBaum, Denise Russell, Diamond Dunhill, Diva Lilo, Diva Savage, Dove, EdriAna Treviño, Elle Emenopé, Elysse Giovanni, Erica James, Esmé Rodríguez, Estella Sweet, Eunyce Raye, Eva Nichole Distruction, Faleasha Savage, Felicia Minor, Felicity Frockaccino, Gigi Masters, Ginger Alley, Ginger Gigi Diamond, Ginger Kaye Belmont, Glitz Glam, Grecia Montes D' Occa, Heather Daniels, Hennessy Heart, Hershae Chocolatae, Holy McGrail, Hope B Childs, Horchata, India Brooks, India Ferrah, Ivy Profen, Izzy Adahl, Jaclyn St James, Jade Iroq, Jade Sotomayor, Jade Taylor Stratton, Jamie-Ree Swan, Jennifer Warner, Jessica Brooks, Jexa Ren'ae Van de Kamp, Joey Brooks, Jonny Pride, Kamelle Toe, Karma Jayde Addams, Kelly Turner, Mama Savannah Georgia, Mr. Kenneth Blake, Kamden T. Rage, Kira Stone-St James, Kirby Kolby, Kita Rose, Krysta Radiance, Lacie Bruce, Lady Jasmine Michaels, Lady Pearl, Lady Sabrina, Latrice Royale, LaTonga Manchez, Leona Barr, Lexi Alexander, Lilo Monroe, Lindsay Carlton, Lucinda Holliday, Lunara Sky, Lupita Chiquita Michaels Alexander, Madam Diva Divine, Mahog Anny, Makayla Michelle Davis Diamond, Mariah Cherry, Maxine Padlock, Melody Mayheim, Menaje E'toi, Mercede Andrews, Mi$hal, Mia Fierce, Michelle Leigh Sterling, Miss Diva Savage, Miss GiGi, Misty Eyez, Mitze Peterbilt, Monica Mystique, Montrese Lamar Hollar, Morgana DeRaven, Muffy Vanbeaverhousen, Natasha Richards, Nathan Loveland, Nicole Paige Brooks, Nikki Garcia, Nostalgia Todd Ronin, Olivia St James, Paige Sinclair, Pandora DeCeption, Pheobe James, Reia'Cheille Lucious, Robyn Demornay, Robyn Graves, Rhonda Sheer, Rose Murphy, Ruby Diamond NY, Ruby Holiday, Ryan Royale, Rychard "Alpha" Le'Sabre, Rye Seronie, Sable Monay, Sabrina Kayson-Raye, Samantha St Clair, Sanaa Raelynn, Sapphire T. Mylan, Sasha Phillips, Savannah Rivers, Savannah Stevens, Selina Kyle, Sha'day Halston-St James, ShaeShae LaReese, Shamya Banx, Shana Nicole, Shaunna Rai, Sierra Foxx White, Sierra Santana, Sonja Jae Savage, Stella D'oro, Strawberry Whip, Sugarpill, Tasha Carter, Tanna Blake, Taquella Roze, Tawdri Hipburn, Taylor Rockland, Tempest DuJour, Tiffani T. Middlesexx, Traci Russell, Trudy Tyler, Vanessa del Rey, Velveeta WhoreMel, Vera Delmar, Vicky Summers, Vita DeVine, Vivian Sorensin, Vivian Von Brokenhymen, Vivika D'Angelo-Steele, Wendy G. Kennedy, Willmuh Dickfit, Wynter Storm, Yasmine Alexander and ZuZu Bella.

Download or read book Drag411 s Drag Mother Drag Father written by Infamous Todd Kachinski Kottmeier and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-09-13 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Performers look to DRAG mothers, fathers, friends, and fans for insight, compassion, and guidance as mentors. This book honors those special people. Over 140 entertainers contributed wisdom and words for this historical book, making it the largest project of its nature in GLBTQ history and the first published book on male and female mentors.

Download or read book Drag411 s Drag Bully written by Infamous Todd Kachinski Kottmeier and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-09-13 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Largest bullying project in LGBT history for struggling entertainers. Advice from over a hundred male, female, and androgynous impersonators around the world to help entertainers struggling with their family, peers, relationships, neighbors, regular jobs, venues, and successfully overcoming self-doubt. Best-selling author Todd Kachinski Kottmeier created DRAG411 to document the lives of impersonator years ago. It is now the largest organization for impersonators on earth with over 7,000 entertainers in 32 countries.

Download or read book King of Hearts written by Baker A. Rogers and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2021-10-15 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While drag subcultures have gained mainstream media attention in recent years, the main focus has been on female impersonators. Equally lively, however, is the community of drag kings: cis women, trans men, and non-binary people who perform exaggerated masculine personas onstage under such names as Adonis Black, Papi Chulo, and Oliver Clothesoff. King of Hearts shows how drag king performers are thriving in an unlikely location: Southern Bible Belt states like Tennessee, Georgia, and South Carolina. Based on observations and interviews with sixty Southern drag kings, this study reveals how they are challenging the region’s gender norms while creating a unique community with its own distinctive Southern flair. Reflecting the region’s racial diversity, it profiles not only white drag kings, but also those who are African American, multiracial, and Hispanic. Queer scholar Baker A. Rogers—who has also performed as drag king Macon Love—takes you on an insider’s tour of Southern drag king culture, exploring its history, the communal bonds that unite it, and the controversies that have divided it. King of Hearts offers a groundbreaking look at a subculture that presents a subversion of gender norms while also providing a vital lifeline for non-gender-conforming Southerners.

Download or read book The Drag King Anthology written by Donna Jean Troka and published by New York : Harrington Park Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scholars and practitioners explore the phenomenon of female-to-male performers in 20 essays discussing drag king scenes, desire and the audience, and theory. They also include first-person narratives, and a photo gallery. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Download or read book Mica Shines Becoming a Drag King written by Andres Jr Fragoso and published by . This book was released on 2024-08-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unleash your inner king with Mica Shine's Becoming a Drag King, a transformative guide inspired by the wisdom and creativity of some of the most influential figures in the world of drag. This book offers aspiring drag kings the tools and insights needed to master the art of performance and self-expression. Drawing inspiration from Elizabeth Taylor's timeless elegance, Mica Shine teaches the importance of always looking your best. Learn how to embody class and grace, capturing the essence of Taylor's iconic style in your drag performances. Embrace Divine's fearless creativity, which pushed the boundaries of artistry and self-expression. Mica shares the courage to experiment with new looks and ideas, reminding us that there are no limits in the world of drag. With a deep appreciation for former educators, Mica Shine acknowledges the foundational knowledge that has shaped this book. Their guidance is woven throughout, offering valuable techniques and tips for anyone seeking to elevate their drag king persona. Gratitude extends to family, friends, and clients whose support and encouragement made this book possible. Their unwavering belief and inspiration have provided the rich material that fuels Mica's journey, which is now shared with you. Mica Shine's Becoming a Drag King is more than a guide-it's a celebration of the art of drag and the incredible community that supports it. Whether you are a seasoned performer or a newcomer to the drag king scene, this book will inspire and guide you on your journey to becoming a captivating drag king. Join Mica Shine in exploring the transformative power of drag and let your creativity reign supreme.

Download or read book The Drag King Book written by Del Lagrace Volcano and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is a drag king? Why have drag kings not been as numerous or as popular as their drag queen counterparts in popular culture? Are drag kings lesbians? The Drag King Book tells you everything you've wanted to know and more about the lives and performances of contemporary male impersonators. The book profiles many different performers, among them San Francisco's larger-than-life Elvis Herselvis and New York's mackdaddy Dred, and presents interviews with drag kings alongside descriptions and analyses of actual shows. Lavishly illustrated with over 100 pictures by transgender photographer Del LaGrace Volcano, The Drag King Book is a striking testament to the multiple forms of gender variance today.

Download or read book Drag Queen Guide So You Want to Be a Female Impersonator written by Infamous Todd Kachinski Kottmeier and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-11-12 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No person in LGBT history created more books on the craft of male and female impersonation than Todd Kachinski Kottmeier, truly the drag historian. The library of resource books, written by thousands of performers around the world, garnered eleven world records and broke ground on topics as widespread as mentoring to the steps to winning a crown. The Official Drag Handbook, The Forum, Crown Me , Drag Bully, Drag Parents, Drag Stories, Joey Brooks, The Show Must Go On, Best Said Dead, Following Wynter, Dirty Little Secrets, Turn Around Bright Eyes, The Hunt for The Drag Queen Killer and Second Ovation carry his name on the title. The DRAG GUIDE is a two-book set by over 350 performers, divided faintly into book one for Kings, book two for Queens.

Download or read book Contemporary Drag Practices and Performers written by Mark Edward and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-03-19 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years drag performance has moved from the fringes to emerge as a mainstream phenomenon, showcased on TV shows in the US and the UK. This collection offers a diverse range of critical engagements by drag performers, makers, scholars and writers reflecting on work from the UK, USA, Israel, Germany and Australia. Moving beyond discussions of gender theory, the essays consider contemporary drag performance practices, connecting them to the histories, communities and politics that produced them. Chapters range across discussions of drag kings in the US, UK and drag and activism; the influence of RuPaul on the generation of new forms of work in New York; transfeminist critiques of drag; 'bio'/faux queens; engagements with race and ethnicity through drag performance; drag andragogy; audience concerns; drag intersections with animal personas, and how drag performance relates to personal narratives of history and identity. Collectively the contributions focus on drag as a mode of performance that is diverse and that uncorsets the easy thought that drag is simply a cross dressing man in a dress or a woman in a suit.

Download or read book The Essential Fan Guide to Rupaul s Drag Race written by John Davis and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Essential Fan Guide to RuPaul's Drag Race celebrates all the queens that have sashayed the runway from seasons 1 to 9 and All Stars, as well as memorable drag terms, inspiring quotes from RuPaul, and stats and facts on all those sickening lip-sync battles"--Back cover.

Download or read book How You Get Famous written by Nicole Pasulka and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-06-07 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “funny, poignant, dishy, and even enlightening” adventure through a tight-knit world of drag performers making art, mayhem, and dreaming of making it big, this book is “the story of America now” (Alexander Chee, The New York Times). In How You Get Famous, journalist Nicole Pasulka raucously documents the rebirth of the New York drag scene, following a group of iconoclastic performers with undeniable charisma, talent, and a hell of a lot to prove. In the past decade, drag has become a place where edgy, competitive showoffs can find security in a callous and over priced city, a shot at real money, and a level of recognition queer people rarely achieve. But can drag keep its edge as it travels from the backroom to the main stage? A “joyful and scrappy” (Esquire) portrait of the 21st-century search for celebrity and community, How You Get Famous is “dripping in plush detail and drama” (Mother Jones) and “stitched together with great respect and love” (The Guardian). It’s the story of an aimless coat check worker who sweet-talked his way into hosting a drag show at a Brooklyn dive bar, a pair of teenagers sneaking into clubs and pocketing tips to help support their families, and eclectic performers who have managed to land a spot on TV and millions of followers…all colliding in an unprecedented account of a subculture on the brink of becoming a cultural phenomenon. “If you like to have a good time, you want to read this book!”—BuzzFeed