From Drags to Riches: The Untold Story of Charles Pierce Contributor(s): Wallraff, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 1560233850 ISBN-13: 9781560233855 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $162.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2002 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Entertainment & Performing Arts |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2001051591 |
Series: Haworth Gay & Lesbian Studies |
Physical Information: 0.94" H x 6.26" W x 8.94" (1.39 lbs) 278 pages |
Themes: - Sex & Gender - Gay |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Learn how Charles Pierce achieved stardom and became one of the most famous female impersonators of all time!Charles Pierce (1926--1999) was an internationally known and highly successful female impersonator, known for his vivid portrayals of Bette Davis, Katherine Hepburn, and Mae West. This book offers a candid look at a career that spanned over fifty years--from his humble start at the Pasadena Playhouse, to his sold-out shows in San Francisco.From Drags to Riches provides a rich and colorful history of Charles Pierce. In this insightful and moving volume, Pierce's friend John Wallraff offers valuable insights about the little-known man behind the makeup and captures the essence of what drag stardom is really like. This informative, imaginative, and sexually provocative book contains:
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