Synopsis
Who is better suited to write a novel about a drag queen who writes and produces a play than Charles Busch--a drag queen who has written and produced plays? This funny and racy novel by the author of VAMPIRE LESBIANS OF SODOM tells of the adventures of the flamboyant, emotional would-be star Julian Taylor, who sets out to stage his own epic play--the eponymous WHORES OF LOST ATLANTIS--with himself playing the female lead, in drag.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1993-11-01 |
| Size | | Height: | 9.5 in | | Width: | 6.5 in | | Thickness: | 1.2 in | | Weight: | 20.8 oz |
Publisher's Note
In this madcap, hilarious first novel, playwright and performer Charles Busch brings to the page the plot twists and flamboyant, appealing characters that made his "Vampire Lesbians of Sodom" the longest-running play in Off-Broadway history. Set in downtown New York City, where every supermarket checkout clerk is a performance artist. Whores of Lost Atlantis features Julian Young, one of the most lovable heroes in years. Founder of The Imitation of Life Players, Julian tells the story of his acting troupe's hilarious struggle to assemble an Off-Broadway production of Julian's play. "Whores of Lost Atlantis", in which Julian acts in drag. The novel's unforgettable cast of characters includes Joel, a perfect English gentleman from Indiana; Roxie, an actress/librarian with moxie; Buster, a voluptuous young alcoholic; Camille, the fiery wig designer Julian considers having an affair with; Perry, Julian's best friend with a weakness for plastic surgery and peroxide; Kiko, the wonderfully wicked performance artist who tries to sabotage Julian's career; Kiko's sidekick, the evil drag queen Thirteen; and the delightful Aunt Jen, the tough-talking Park Avenue octogenarian who raised Julian. Julian writes his play in less than one week, while temping at a Wall Street firm. Getting it produced, on the other hand, proves to be a picaresque adventure with plenty of surprises. Julian's steamy affair with his onetime boss, Don Caspar, is exciting and romantic until Julian realizes there is a dark side to his handsome lover - something that gets Julian and his merry troupe in trouble with the law. The mounting of "Whores" is menaced, leaving the reader feverishly turning pages to see if the show can goon. With its razor-sharp wit and outrageous adventures both on and offstage, Whores of Lost Atlantis a hip, passionate, delightful roman a clef that introduces a bright new literary talent.
Industry Reviews
"...a right-on satirical picture of the East Village theater scene."
New York Times Book Review - Robert Plunkett (09/10/1995)
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