Press
2024:
Second Tuesdays Presents: Glitter and Concrete: A Cultural History of Drag in New York City
Presenting Glitter and Concrete at the LGBT Center’s famed Second Tuesdays series.
Announcing the Finalists for the 36th Annual Lambda Literary Awards
Glitter and Concrete is nominated for a Lambda Literary Award in LGBTQ+ Nonfiction.
Published in them.
This non-fiction reading series in the East Village turns 10 on Monday
On Monday (April 1!), the Miss Manhattan Non-Fiction Reading Series turns 10.
Published in EV Grieve
"The Glittery History of Drag in New York City"
Glitter and Concrete demands we take drag seriously as a cultural art form that responds to, critiques, and is a crucial part of American history.
By Zac Thompson, Hyperallergic
Glam up for revolution with GLITTER AND CONCRETE - A Cultural History of Drag in New York by Elyssa Maxx Goodman
By Brandy Schillace, The Peculiar Book Club Podcast
American Library Association Announces Stonewall Israel Fishman Non-Fiction Award and Honor Books
Glitter and Concrete is named a 2024 Stonewall Fishman Non-Fiction Award Honor Book, American Library Association Press Release
Elyssa Maxx Goodman, GLITTER AND CONCRETE: A Cultural History of Drag in New York City
By Zibby Owens, Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books Podcast
Top 10 History Books of 2023
By Donna Seaman, Booklist
Glitter and Concrete on Amber LeMay Live!
Virtual Craft Chat with The Writer’s Center
Glitter and Concrete Book Talk at the Stonewall National Museum and Archive
Stage: CBH Talk | The Glitter and Concrete Show: A Night of Drag History and Performance
By Laura Jacobs, Air Mail
2023:
Taking On Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge in 2024? Here Are Suggestions for Each Category
By Carrie McBride, The New York Public Library
The history of drag goes far deeper than you might think
Elyssa Maxx Goodman's new book, "Glitter and Concrete," traces the long and glamorous history of New York City's drag scene.
By John Russell, LGBTQ Nation
From Stonewall to RuPaul’s Drag Race, this book gives the full, rich history of drag in New York
By Denny, Reckon News
Gabe Dunn and Allison Raskin’s Just Between Us Podcast: The History of Drag, Personality Disorder Stigma, and Glimmers
Glitter and Concrete author and Gabe's childhood friend Elyssa Maxx Goodman joins the pod to talk about the long history of drag
Review: Every lawmaker who wants to ban drag should read this history
In ‘Glitter and Concrete,’ Elyssa Maxx Goodman tells the heartbreaking story of the performers who shaped drag culture in New York City
By Annabelle Gurwitch, The Washington Post
Elyssa Maxx Goodman: Documenting the History of Drag in New York City
Writer and photographer Elyssa Maxx Goodman shares her experience documenting New York City's long history of drag, her top two tips for other writers, and more.
By Robert Lee Brewer, Writer’s Digest
Myq Kaplan’s Broccoli and Ice Cream Podcast: Episode 305, Elyssa Maxx Goodman and Glitter and Concrete
I chat with Myq about drag, creativity, art and more.
This Book Dives Deep Into Drag’s Long and Rebellious History
In Glitter and Concrete, Elyssa Maxx Goodman proves drag isn’t going anywhere.
By Mathew Rodriguez, Them
How NYC’s Cabaret Laws Tried to Crack Down on Drag
The passage of NYC's cabaret laws in the late 1920s and the creation of the New York State Liquor Authority pushed drag and queer culture back to the fringes of society—but the backlash couldn't stop drag from existing.
An excerpt from Glitter and Concrete on Hell Gate
Elyssa Maxx Goodman Celebrates the Rich History of Drag
Her debut book, “Glitter and Concrete,” chronicles the historical evolution of drag in New York, complete with Mae West’s drag origins.
By Vivian Manning-Schaffel, Shondaland
The View from Here
”A kaleidoscopic cultural history of drag in New York City revisits the “Pansy Craze” of the 1920s, the Harlem ball scene, Stonewall, and the Broadway stage.”
By James Wolcott, AirMail
AirMail’s Morning Meeting
Episode 156: Jimmy Buffett’s Life Lessons Plus: Nicolaia Rips on “vape voice” among teenage girls; James Wolcott on N.Y.C. and drag; and more
Glitter and Concrete is featured (7:35)
How Drag Influenced ’90s Fashion, from Mugler to Levi’s
In an excerpt from her new book Glitter and Concrete, author Elyssa Maxx Goodman offers a cultural history of the art form’s groundbreaking impact in New York City.
An excerpt from Glitter and Concrete on ELLE.com
Low Culture Boil Podcast by Rax King and Amber Rollo:
Episode 108: On Glitter and Concrete — Talking NYC Drag With Elyssa Maxx Goodman!
Can’t Miss Debut Books You Should Read This September
By Adam Vitcavage, Debutiful
Library Journal: Starred Review, Glitter and Concrete
”[Goodman’s] reverence for the art form shows in her deeply thorough history of NYC’s drag scene…A vital purchase for any collection.”
September Preview: The Millions Most Anticipated (This Month)
Published on The Millions
Glitter and Concrete is featured.
The Best LGBTQ+ (and Ally) Books of 2023 (So Far)
By Emma Specter, Vogue
Glitter and Concrete is featured.
Booklist: Starred Review, Glitter and Concrete
“Richly enlightening, enthralling, and invaluable.”
Kirkus Reviews: Starred Review, Glitter and Concrete
”An essential addition to the literature of both drag and queer history.”
The Millions Most Anticipated: The Great 2023B Book Preview
The Millions
Glitter and Concrete is featured.
Publisher’s Weekly: Starred Review, Glitter and Concrete
”Filled with vibrant character portraits and lesser-known histories, this is a comprehensive guide to New York’s long tradition of drag performance and queer activism.”
The Most Anticipated Debut Books of 2023, Part 2
By Adam Vitcavage, Debutiful
Glitter and Concrete is included!
Fall 2023 Adult Announcements: History
Publisher’s Weekly
Glitter and Concrete: A Cultural History of Drag in New York City is included in the longlist “of titles we think are worthy of your attention” for Notable History Books of Fall 2023.
2022:
A Case for the Kings
By A. Chemeche, Jezebel
I’m featured as an expert source in this article about drag king representation.
2021:
”Drag King History of the Village and NYC”
Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation
Event announcement sharing a presentation in which I participated, hosted by the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation and DragKingHistory.com
“From Creative Writing Major to Published Author: Elyssa Goodman reveals how to do what you love - and get paid for it.”
#ScottyStories Podcast By Carnegie Mellon University
Scotty Stories is a podcast about the career pathways of Carnegie Mellon University Alumni, and on this episode I discuss my career in writing.
2020:
What Happened to InsideHook?
On the occasion of the site’s redesign, I’m mentioned in this letter from Editor-in-Chief Walker Loetscher
2019:
The Best Things To Do in NYC This Week, From Sipping Cider to the Beatbox Championships
By Oriana Leckert, published on Gothamist
The Miss Manhattan Reading is featured.
Six Events to Catch at the 2019 Brooklyn Book Festival
By Craig Hubert, published in Brownstoner
My Brooklyn Book Festival panel "Photography and the Written Word" is featured.
18 Free or Cheap Literary Reading Series in NYC
By Andrea Oh, published in Electric Literature
The Miss Manhattan Non-Fiction Reading appears.
The outfits 14 stylish people choose for a pick-me-up on a no good, very bad day
By Ben Kassoy, published by Well + Good
I'm featured in this article about dressing confidently if you're feeling down.
Optics: #Bodygoals
I spoke on a panel at the International Center of Photography about body representation in visual media.
2018:
Deb Willis Publishes New Book, In Pursuit of Beauty
published by Tisch-NYU
I'm mentioned as one of the contributors to Deborah Willis's new book of photography.
4 Clever Ways to Find New Freelance Clients
by Hannah Curran, published on fiverr's The Do List
I shared a tip for the freelancing site's blog.
New York’s Biggest Book Festival Runs All Week in Brooklyn
by Deena ElGenaidi, published on Hyperallergic
My panel at the Brooklyn Book Festival is highlighted.
Seeing the Story: Creating Narratives in Visual Art
A panel I hosted at the Brooklyn Book Festival featuring artists Cig Harvey, Cecil McDonald, Jr., and Magali Duzant.
Breakfast with ARTNews
The art publication shared my VICE column on Laylah Amatullah Barrayn in their newsletter.
2017:
6 Artists Create Original Posters For Their Favorite Horror Films
by Ben Kassoy, published on Heard Tell
I designed a movie poster for HeardTell.
The five best free things to do in NYC over the next seven days
By David Goldberg, published in Time Out New York
The Miss Manhattan Non-Fiction Reading Series makes the magazine's list of top free events in the city.
What's Going On With Wonder Woman?
By Yohana Desta, published in HWD Daily, Vanity Fair's Essential Industry and Awards News
My article featuring Karina Longworth is highlighted.
13 Artists Create Original Covers for Their Favorite Books
By Ben Kassoy, published on Read It Forward
I designed a book cover for Read It Forward's blog.
Young Person's Radio on Radio Free Brooklyn
Hosted by Colby Smith
I chatted about writing and punk rock with comedian Colby Smith.
2016:
The Year in Photos
The staff at Bandcamp was kind to include my work on their list of the site's best images of 2016.
Reading Series Census: The Miss Manhattan Non-Fiction Reading Series
Published in the English Kills Review
My series is highlighted as part of their readings collection.
Unwritten Memoirs
By Ben Kassoy, published on Read it Forward
The website interviewed me about ideas for future memoirs.
Goings On About Town: Above & Beyond
Published in The New Yorker
My Miss Manhattan Non-Fiction Reading Series is featured in the iconic magazine.
Why Being Called ‘Entitled’ Is Actually a Good Thing
by Ann Shoket, published on Motto on Time.com
I spoke to former Seventeen editor-in-chief Ann Shoket about dismantling millennial entitlement stereotypes.
2015:
ArtRX NYC: October 27, 2015
by Jillian Steinhauer, published on Hyperallergic
The Miss Manhattan Non-Fiction Reading gets a writeup in the highly regarded art blog.
In the Media: 24th May, 2015
by Naomi Frisby, published on The Writes of Woman
My article "Riding With the Oldest, All-Gay, All-Male, All-Riding Motorcycle Club' was named as one of the best reads of the week.
5 Women Who Created Their Own Careers
by Alicia Thomas, published on Her Campus
Her Campus Writer and Editor Alicia Thomas included me in this list of entrepreneurial women.
2014:
Monday Night Mind Meld
by James Wolcott, published on Vanity Fair
Cultural critic James Wolcott wrote some kind words on Vanity Fair about me and my non-fiction reading series.
"Occam's Mysteries"Episode 168 of comedian Myq Kaplan's podcast "Hang Out With Me"; has nothing to do with Occam or Mysteries, haha.
"5 Writers On What You Should and Shouldn't Reveal in Your Writing"
by Hannah Orenstein, published on Thought Catalog
2013:
"The World's First Electronic 'Romance Pants' Lead the Daily Links"
by Raymond Sultan, published on Buzzfeed
(includes an article I wrote for New York Magazine)
2012:
"Parfait Stylist Search Winner in AW2013 Photoshoot" by Affinitas Intimates
"Affinitas & Parfait Names Styling Contest Winner"
published on Lingerie Insight
Photography Exhibitions
2014: Women's Herstory Group Exhibition Group Show at Freecandy, Brooklyn, NY
2013: See.Me's The Story of the Creative Exhibition Group Show at Angel Orensanz Foundation, New York, NY and See. Me Gallery, Queens, NY.
Bushwick Open Studios Group Show at MySpace, Brooklyn, NY
OXHEART Collaborative's "Current" Group Show at 3rd Ward, Brooklyn, NY
2010: The Antiquarian Avant-Garde Group Show at The Frame Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA