Mark Anthony - Böcker

Chyna is an eighteen year old stripper and her thirty two year old mother Roxy is a former member of the Chris Styles Crew (CSC), a powerful drug gang that controlled Harlem and the South Bronx in the late eighties and early nineties. Set in 2006, years after the demise of CSC, Roxy, the ultra sexy gangstress must find a new way to support her fast money lifestyle. She masterminds a successful Harlem based Gun Trafficking ring which she dubs Harlem Heat (hence heat is a slang word for guns). By any means necessary, the attractive high heel wearing mother-daughter duo of Roxy and Chyna are determined to keep Harlem Heat thriving and overcome anyone who crosses them, including; rivals, snitches, and the federal investigation that comes their way. The mother-daughter duo, soon find themselves on the run from the law. But during a night of heavy drinking and weed smoking, Roxy has a major lapse in her judgment that puts her daughter's loyalty to her to the ultimate test.

"You do want me to go Niles, believe me you really do want me to go. Staying here would be so bad, so bad for you. You don't understand the danger, you can't understand and I can't stay here. . . I'm sorry."Evil and merciless, Leviathans attach to souls of the damaged among us. They feed off the emotions of these "Conduits" but are always waiting. Anger can identify a target, light one for an eternity of pain. Once LIT, there is no way out.Three Conduits face their ever present monster that inflicts their life with terror and loss. Friendships can be forged and alliances can be made. The event of the Circle is approaching when Conduit becomes the hunted by their own grotesque nightmare. Now something else is uprising. There are others in the world who hunt their own.

Cabaret has historically existed on the fringes, populated by those who find themselves, voluntarily or involuntarily, falling outside of conventional society. It pushes the boundaries of gender, politics, identity, power, and social norms. It’s live and unpredictable, bringing together a variety of performances to create a unique, and often never-repeated, entertainment experience. A cabaret show consists of a selection of short performances in a variety of styles and genres, including drag, burlesque, boylesque, circus and sideshow. Shows happen anywhere and everywhere - bar, club, theatre, library, carpark; cabaret’s adaptability and ephemeral nature are what set it apart from the formality and precision of traditional theater.Life as a Cabaret celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of the underground cabaret scene, uplifting and representing those who are typically overlooked. With a focus on Drag Kings, Queens and In-Betweens, Burlesque, Boylesque and Queerlesque, this book showcases this incredibly dynamic and fascinating world for what it really is – glamorous, polished and professional at times, but also intoxicatingly punk, inescapably queer and gloriously messy. It’s a space for experimentation, for pushing and challenging boundaries, for seeking a voice and a platform that’s unavailable in mainstream society, creating a different kind of society, even if it’s just for one night.Life as a Cabaret is not only a cross-section of the drag world, but also a love letter to it. The photographs showcase each performer’s individuality as works of art in and of themselves, immortalizing the beauty and power of these individuals who are determined to stand out from the crowd, embracing the hustle, oddness, contradictions, differences, and most of all, the unstoppable creativity.