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Desert Queen

Jyoti Rajan Gopal
4.44/5 (217 ratings)
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This picture book biography in verse follows the life of beloved Rajasthani drag performer Queen Harish, known as the Whirling Desert Queen of Rajasthan. Lit by an inner fire and propelled by a family tragedy, Harish defied the gender conventions of middle class Indian life, battled discrimination and intimidation, and eventually grew up to dance with Bollywood movie stars and on stages across the world.

Jyoti Gopal’s rhythmic phrases evoke the particular sounds and beats of the music Harish danced to, and capture the passions and conflicts of his life. The poignant and inspiring tale is interpreted by internationally acclaimed Indian artist Svabhu Kohli in kohl-black lines and shapes and brilliant jewel-like colors.
Format:
Pages:
pages
Publication:
2023
Publisher:
Levine Querido
Edition:
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
ISBN13:
kindle Asin:
B0DN8JJQ4L

Desert Queen

Jyoti Rajan Gopal
4.44/5 (217 ratings)
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This picture book biography in verse follows the life of beloved Rajasthani drag performer Queen Harish, known as the Whirling Desert Queen of Rajasthan. Lit by an inner fire and propelled by a family tragedy, Harish defied the gender conventions of middle class Indian life, battled discrimination and intimidation, and eventually grew up to dance with Bollywood movie stars and on stages across the world.

Jyoti Gopal’s rhythmic phrases evoke the particular sounds and beats of the music Harish danced to, and capture the passions and conflicts of his life. The poignant and inspiring tale is interpreted by internationally acclaimed Indian artist Svabhu Kohli in kohl-black lines and shapes and brilliant jewel-like colors.
Format:
Pages:
pages
Publication:
2023
Publisher:
Levine Querido
Edition:
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
ISBN13:
kindle Asin:
B0DN8JJQ4L

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