Damiani Books announce the publication of Fire Island Invasion: Day of Independence by Anderson Zaca.
The new photography book by Anderson Zaca celebrates the legendary Fire Island Invasion of the Pines, an annual event that takes place on July 4 on Fire Island, New York. The inaugural Invasion took place in 1976, when a drag queen from Cherry Grove was denied entry into a restaurant in the Fire Island Pines and a group of her friends, also dressed in drag, stormed the island in protest. Since then, The Invasion has been repeated every year, with hundreds of drag queens descending on The Pines to commemorate and celebrate this original act of protest. This book marks the 50th anniversary of this historic cultural phenomenon.
This project began with Anderson Zaca’s invitation to the annual Fire Island Invasion in 2007. Documenting the event with more than 3,000 images spanning almost two decades, Zaca’s photographs serve as both an archive and a tribute to The Invasion, rooted in the rebellious spirit of the 1970s gay liberation movement. Shot in black-and-white film with a medium format camera, his work combines traditional and contemporary elements, showcasing the beautiful contradictions in the political, sexual, and fiercely competitive expression of the drag queens. Zaca’s images highlight the genius of their beauty and the elegance of this magical event.
Anderson Zaca : Fire Island Invasion: Day of Independence
Damiani Books
Pages: 156
Binding: Hardbound
Language: English
ISBN: 9788862088336
€45,00
www.damianibooks.com
