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Anderson Zaca

Fire Island Invasion. Day of Independence

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Foreword by Thom (Panzi) Hansen


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'Invasion' began with Zaca's invitation to the 'Fire Island Invasion' in 2007, where he was captivated by the annual gathering of thousands of queer individuals and drag queens. With over...

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  • ISBN: 9788862088336
  • Language: English
  • Pages: 156
  • Binding: Hardbound
  • Release: Spring 2025
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'Invasion' began with Zaca's invitation to the 'Fire Island Invasion' in 2007, where he was captivated by the annual gathering of thousands of queer individuals and drag queens. With over three thousand images spanning almost two decades, Zaca's photographs serve as both an archive and a tribute to the transformative power of drag artists during this celebration. Shot in black and white film with a medium format film camera, Zaca's work combines traditional and contemporary elements, showcasing the intricate details of each scene and capturing the beautifully contradictory nature of the individuals involved. The 'Invasion', rooted in the rebellious spirit of the '70s gay liberation movement, represents a unique fusion of rebellion, glamour, and defiance of societal norms. Zaca's images convey a sense of reverence and aim to capture the political, sexual, and fiercely competitive expression of drag queens, highlighting the genius of their beauty and the elegance of this magical event.

Anderson Zaca, a photographer and filmmaker, holds degrees in photography and film production. He has exhibited his work internationally and traveled widely for photo documentary assignments and commercial projects. Zaca's first book, ‘Block Party’, is a collection of photographs capturing New York City's block parties, a cultural marker of summertime. The book inspired an interactive exhibition at The Brooklyn Children's Museum, sponsored by Fuji Film and Samsung 360, which ran for six months. Zaca is currently working on a feature documentary about Carnaval, a documentary series titled 'The Darkroom MC’s', his second book 'Invasion', and a screenplay that will subsequently be turned into a feature film based on NYC culture. His commercial clients include Nike, Budweiser, Neiman Marcus, Spotify, Renault, Samsung, Rolling Stone, and Target. In 2018, he was named Best Fashion Photographer by the Visual Arts Press Awards. His work has been featured in numerous solo and group exhibits globally, along with various publications.

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  • Description

    'Invasion' began with Zaca's invitation to the 'Fire Island Invasion' in 2007, where he was captivated by the annual gathering of thousands of queer individuals and drag queens. With over three thousand images spanning almost two decades, Zaca's photographs serve as both an archive and a tribute to the transformative power of drag artists during this celebration. Shot in black and white film with a medium format film camera, Zaca's work combines traditional and contemporary elements, showcasing the intricate details of each scene and capturing the beautifully contradictory nature of the individuals involved. The 'Invasion', rooted in the rebellious spirit of the '70s gay liberation movement, represents a unique fusion of rebellion, glamour, and defiance of societal norms. Zaca's images convey a sense of reverence and aim to capture the political, sexual, and fiercely competitive expression of drag queens, highlighting the genius of their beauty and the elegance of this magical event.


  • The author

    Anderson Zaca, a photographer and filmmaker, holds degrees in photography and film production. He has exhibited his work internationally and traveled widely for photo documentary assignments and commercial projects. Zaca's first book, ‘Block Party’, is a collection of photographs capturing New York City's block parties, a cultural marker of summertime. The book inspired an interactive exhibition at The Brooklyn Children's Museum, sponsored by Fuji Film and Samsung 360, which ran for six months. Zaca is currently working on a feature documentary about Carnaval, a documentary series titled 'The Darkroom MC’s', his second book 'Invasion', and a screenplay that will subsequently be turned into a feature film based on NYC culture. His commercial clients include Nike, Budweiser, Neiman Marcus, Spotify, Renault, Samsung, Rolling Stone, and Target. In 2018, he was named Best Fashion Photographer by the Visual Arts Press Awards. His work has been featured in numerous solo and group exhibits globally, along with various publications.


  • Shipping

    Shipments are made worldwide by express courier.

    Delivery is expected within 7 working days after registration of payment.

    Shipping costs vary depending on the weight of the shipment and the country of destination, and are calculated automatically when the order is placed.


  • Return and refund

    Pursuant to Article 5 of Legislative Decree No. 185 of 22 May 1999, if the customer is a consumer (i.e. a natural person who purchases goods for purposes not related to his or her professional activity, or who makes a purchase by omitting a VAT number from the order form), he or she has the right to withdraw from the purchase contract for any reason whatsoever, without the need to provide explanations and without any penalty, within 14 working days from the day of receipt of the goods.

    The right of withdrawal shall be exercised by sending, within the aforementioned term, a written notice to the geographical address of the supplier's registered office by means of a registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt. The communication may also be sent, again within the same deadline, by means of a PEC or facsimile.
    The consumer shall enclose with the communication all the references of the order (order date, order number, precise references identifying the party concerned, company or private individual.
    The goods you wish to return must be undamaged and in their original packaging.

    The consumer must also supplement the communication with his or her complete bank details in order to obtain reimbursement of the sums paid (current account number, ABI and CAB, CIN code; for foreign countries, the BIC and IBAN codes), which will be carried out as quickly as possible and in any case within fourteen days of the date on which the supplier became aware of the consumer's exercise of the right of withdrawal. As the only charge for exercising the right of withdrawal, the consumer shall bear the direct cost of returning the goods. In the case of payment by credit card, the sums shall be returned net of bank commission charges (2.5%).

    In the event of a dispute, reference will be made to the competent court.