{"title":"Simon Doonan","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Simon Doonan, a celebrated author renowned for his insightful and witty takes on culture and style. Delve into Doonan's engaging collection of books where his passion for artistry and keen observation skills are intertwined with humour and charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eDrag: Mini\u003c\/em\u003e, Simon Doonan takes readers on an enlightening journey through the vibrant world of drag culture, encapsulating its flamboyance and transformative power. This compact yet comprehensive guide celebrates the art form's profound impact on modern aesthetics and societal norms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Camp 100\u003c\/em\u003e showcases Doonan's unique ability to capture the essence of camp sensibility. With a vivid exploration of camp classics, the book offers insights into the inherent value and joy found within its exaggerated and playful elements, underlining its significant role in contemporary culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSimon Doonan’s works are a delightful intersection of \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e, making his collection a must-read for those keen on exploring the world through a distinctively creative lens. His books are perfect companions for anyone looking to appreciate the nuances of style and culture with an enlightened perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"drag-mini-by-simon-doonan-9781399620819","title":"Drag: Mini","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDrag: Mini\u003c\/i\u003e is transformation, communication, and, above all, exaggeration, where gender non-conformity is the plat du jour. This fearless book observes this increasingly complex world by exploring drag's journey - from the surprising, to the sophisticated, to the utterly bizarre - through the twentieth century and up to the present day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFenton Bailey, producer of 'RuPaul's Drag Race', gives an insightful foreword in this new paperback edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith witty text, dazzling photography, and corralled into thematic chapters, this is the first flamboyant and poignant survey of drag culture. \u003ci\u003eDrag: Mini\u003c\/i\u003e is not just for fabulous queens and drag enthusiasts, but for anyone interested in gender fluidity and the culture surrounding it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46832819536108,"sku":"9781399620819","price":53.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8576253482686.jpg?v=1758411119"},{"product_id":"the-camp-100-by-simon-doonan-9780711289963","title":"The Camp 100","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSimon Doonan's CAMP 100\u003c\/em\u003e is majestic, life-enhancing, packed with info and bang up to date. And, yes, I am featured. Surprised? - Alan Carr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the unapologetically, outrageously CAMP with this vivacious party of 100 people, objects, art movements and much, much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat do Grace Jones, Benjamin Disraeli, Salvador Dali, K-Pop and a giant art nouveau vase covered in fairies and stuffed with peacock feathers have in common? Answer: they are all, wildly, completely and utterly ... Camp. Yes, C-A-M-P, that strange, hard-to-define quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the last few decades, Camp has been tucked up in her four-poster, fast asleep. But now, having been roused from slumber by Anna Wintour for the 2019 Met Ball, Camp is back, and she might just be the thing you need to make sense of - and add some humour and irony to - this crazy, all-too-serious world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this hilarious, era-defining book, author and cultural commentator Simon Doonan gets to grips with Camp. 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