'Legends of Drag: Queens of a Certain Age' is the brainchild of duo Harry James Hanson and Devin Antheus
uses their drag to educate others about Indigenous culture, and those are just two examples. The art of drag has always been about more than the look, of course. Each queen brings a unique story and vision to their art form. And a new book, launching next month, aims to pay homage to those who paved the way as far back as the 1960s.
Legends of Drag: Queens of a Certain Age is the brainchild of duo Harry James Hanson and Devin Antheus , both of whom wanted to “give the girls their flowers,” says Antheus. “These elders know how to survive a plague, how to bring joy to those around them, and how to cultivate resilient communities—and they do it all with style, charisma, and grace.” For Hanson, doing the project stemmed from a more personal place.
While each queen in the book differs greatly in style—from Collette LaGrande’s Old Hollywood glamour to Hot Chocolate’s campy wears—the duo says they were all united by one mission: To disrupt. “Drag has a long history of subversion and resistance,” says Antheus. “It draws on diverse lineages and traditions, and yet is ever being re-invented.”During their epic drag road trip across the U.S., the duo picked up some memories along the way.
While they wanted to simply spotlight each queen’s artistry, the duo’s main hope for the book is that everyone can connect with their unique stories. “We hope everyone who encounters the book finds at least one profile that moves them,” says Antheus. “One queen whose story resonates with their own—a mirror in which to find themself, a doorway to pass through.
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