{"title":"Nicole Pasulka","description":"\u003cp\u003eNicole Pasulka is an esteemed author whose work delves into contemporary issues with a unique blend of insight and charm. With a focus on storytelling that illuminates aspects of society often overlooked, her writing captures the essence of cultural phenomena with warmth and acuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her captivating book \u003cem\u003eHow You Get Famous\u003c\/em\u003e, Pasulka explores the vibrant world of New York City's drag scene, bringing to life the stories of performers who strive for prominence while pushing the boundaries of art and identity. This book, a delightful foray into Science \u0026amp; Nature, offers readers an engaging perspective on the intersection of creativity, media, and social change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePasulka's works are perfect for readers who enjoy exploring topics that challenge conventional views and celebrate diversity. Her insightful narratives provide both entertainment and a deeper understanding of the world, making her books a valuable addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-you-get-famous-by-nicole-pasulka-9781982115791","title":"How You Get Famous","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA madcap adventure through a tight-knit world of drag performers making art and mayhem in the greatest city on earth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTen years ago, an aimless coat check girl better known today as Merrie Cherry sweet-talked her boss into giving her $100 to host a drag show at a Brooklyn dive bar. Soon, kids like Aja were kicking their way into the scene, sneaking into clubs, pocketing their tips to help mom pay the mortgage, and sharing the stage with electric performers like Thorgy Thor and Sasha Velour. Because suddenly, in the biggest, brightest city in America, drag was offering young, broke, creative queer people a chance at real money—and for thousands or even millions of people to learn their names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eHow You Get Famous\u003c\/em\u003e, journalist Nicole Pasulka joyfully 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. The result is a sweeping portrait of the 21st-century search for celebrity and community, as well as a chronicle of all the struggles, fights, and disappointments along the way. A rollicking account of the quest to make a living through an art form on the cusp of becoming a cultural phenomenon, \u003cem\u003eHow You Get Famous\u003c\/em\u003e offers an unmissable romp through the gritty and glamorous world of Brooklyn drag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46631786250476,"sku":"9781982115791","price":54.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19767443482893.jpg?v=1751982118"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nicole-pasulka.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}