THE DRAG EXPLOSION

New York's momentous drag scene of the 1980s and ‘90s reigns again in The Drag Explosion, a 250-page hardcover volume of color photos by drag performer Linda Simpson, who spent the era in the thick of the action. Text by Linda with contributions by performer Lady Bunny and scholar Tavia Nyong'o. Designed by David Knowles. The book measures 7.625 x 11.25 and is priced at $50. Available at Domain. (2021)

PAGES

In her debut photo book, drag-queen documentarian pays heartfelt tribute to her transgender friend Page. Set in bygone gritty New York of the 1990s, the snapshots recall Page's mysterious beauty, outlandish sense of style and provocative performances that made her a cult figure of downtown's gender-being nightlife. The softcover 60-page book measures 7 x 10 inches and is priced at $20. Available at Peradam. (2013)