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Before RuPaul's Drag Race became a worldwide phenomenon, Drag was mostly an underground art form, performed by the daring and the quick-witted, with maximum energy and a minimal budget. This is the story of one of the galaxy's greatest queens, Alaska Thunderfuck 5000, as she transforms from wearing dresses made of trash bags because she has to, to wearing dresses made of trash bags because she wants to. Finally coming clean on her home planet (earth), this dishy, visual memoir tells the stories that shaped Alaska into an All Star: from prom king to the House of Haunt, to the very public breakup that almost destroyed her. Intimate and alluring with exclusive photography throughout, and illustrations by the author, My Name's Yours, What's Alaska? is the ultimate backstage pass.
UNIQUE & PERSONAL: Chronicling Alaska's journey from small-town kid to drag superstar, this memoir stands out for its emotional resonance, distinct humor, and unapologetic realness. Filled with compelling personal stories told in Alaska's unique voice, it gives fans an exclusive look at Justin Honard the person, not just Alaska Thunderfuck the drag queen.
LGBTQIA+ REPRESENTATION: LGBTQIA+ consumers will see their experiences and passions reflected in Alaska's authenticity and openness about her childhood struggles, and will be excited by a drag memoir that celebrates the whole story of queerness, not just the sassy, shady highlights.
GREAT GIFT FOR FANS OF RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE: Behind the scenes stories of Alaska's journey to RuPaul's Drag Race fame, alongside full-color photography of Alaska's iconic trash-glam looks throughout her career, will deliver the exclusive content fans crave.
Perfect for:
• Diehard drag fans
• Fans of Alaska Thunderfuck, RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Trixie Mattel, Bianca del Rio, Sharon Needles, Magnus Hastings, Cherri Baum, Veruca, and more
• RuPaul's Drag Race enthusiasts who want to deep dive into a famous queen's rise to stardom
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Release date
November 9, 2021 -
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781797208435
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781797208435
- File size: 16436 KB
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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August 9, 2021
Alaska, a RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars winner, delivers a frank if heavily abridged telling of their life to date in this underwhelming debut. Known offstage as Justin Honard, Alaska grew up in small-town Pennsylvania in the 1990s as a gay boy who loved Catwoman and dreamed of leaving home for city life. “Aching to have a real drag experience” after seeing a drag show in college, they entered a famous drag contest in Pittsburgh and won, crystallizing that they “could actually be a successful Drag queen.” After an ill-fated move to Los Angeles, Alaska fell in love with fellow drag performer Sharon Needles, moved back to Pittsburgh, and the pair were soon cast on Drag Race. But the relationship proved unhealthy, leading to Alaska’s abuse of drugs and alcohol and their eventual breakup, after which the author sobered up. The narrative centers on the tumultuous romance, crowding out pretty much everything else; one Drag Race chapter only offers quick “highlights” from the show (“if you’re reading this... you have likely seen it for yourself”). And while Alaska expresses remorse about using “racist and transphobic slurs” on stage, they avoid any mention of their past antagonism toward trans activists. The result is a patchy midlife story that will appeal to Drag Race die-hards, but few others. Agent: Thomas Flannery Jr., Vigliano Assoc.
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