This is a journey of more than a century that follows the path marked by the transformists, transvestites, and drags who worked in Spain since the late 19th century. It is written to be read aloud in a style that lies between the academic tone of an essay, a story, or articles from popular gossip magazines.
¡Eres tan travesti! Breve historia del transformismo en España is an urgent and fervent investigation into an ephemeral, powerful, political, cheeky, and transformative art of our recent history. Above all, it is a tribute to all the stars who have illuminated, illuminate, and will continue to illuminate the nights of our country.
Finally, an illustrated title that collects the recent history of transformism in our country, including excerpts from interviews or performances. It is prefaced by Supremme de Luxe, the host of "Drag Race España" and current contestant on "Tu cara me suena".
Foreword by Supremme de Luxe:
The book features a foreword written by Supremme de Luxe, one of the most iconic figures of drag in Spain, host of "Drag Race España." With her characteristic eloquence and sharp sense of humor, Supremme frames this work in the context of the struggle and celebration of the LGTBIQ+ community, highlighting the importance of transformism as a revolutionary artistic expression that has challenged social and cultural norms for decades. Her foreword serves as a love letter to transformism and to the people who have made it possible.
About the author:
Anto Rodríguez, researcher, playwright, and stage creator, combines in this work his love for history, art, and performance. With an unmistakable style, he manages to unite the academic with the popular, building a narrative that rescues the importance of transformism as an artistic expression deeply linked to resistance and cultural identity. Through his research and writings, Anto pays tribute to those figures who, with their work and talent, have changed society’s perception of the LGTBIQ+ community and have left an indelible mark on our collective memory.
