{"title":"Janet Tennant","description":"\u003cp\u003eJanet Tennant's works offer a vibrant exploration of contemporary arts and culture, bringing vivid stories and insightful perspectives to the fore. Her writing often delves into unique subcultures, presenting characters and themes with authenticity and flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect engaging narratives that blend creativity and cultural commentary, making her books a compelling choice for those interested in the dynamic intersections of art, identity, and society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"its-a-drag-by-janet-tennant-9781493059058","title":"It's a Drag","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom ancient Greek actors to all-male Elizabethan casts to the drag queens of today, cross-dressing performers have been around for nearly as long as live performance itself. In \u003cem\u003eIt's a Drag\u003c\/em\u003e, Janet Tennant provides a fascinating and colourful look at performing artists who adopt the characters and dress of others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a particular focus on theatrical history in Britain and North America, Tennant also turns to modern performers like RuPaul, Mj Rodriquez, David Bowie, and Billy Porter. She surveys the many reasons that performers have cross-dressed over the years, whether to tell stories, to amuse audiences, to create distinctive alter egos, to call attention to social and political issues—or merely for reasons of expediency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to its memorable portraits of Shakespearean boy actors, pantomime dames, and other cross-dressing performers across history, \u003cem\u003eIt's a Drag\u003c\/em\u003e takes stock of the present and considers the future of the practice: How will the drive toward equality affect the use of cross-dressing and cross-gender role casting? Will gender-blind roles become as prevalent as colour-blind casting? And will cross-dressing continue to amuse and impress audiences, or can we imagine a time when gender differences will cease to be important?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461088198892,"sku":"9781493059058","price":55.4,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781493059058-it-s-a-drag.jpg?v=1774957729"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/janet-tennant.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}