TASSELS AND EMERALDS by CHRIS BLAKELEY

Friend and fellow burlesque photographer Chris Blakeley has a new book out about the local scene in Seattle.

From the website
Chosen from more than 4000 pictures of over 120 performers in several venues, Tassels and Emeralds is a 160 page collection of the finest of Chris Blakeley's work photographing and archiving the wide variety of acts unique to Seattle. From the intimacy of The Pink Door to the grandeur of The Triple Door, including established acts like Miss Indigo Blue and Paula the Swedish Housewife as well as up and comers like Ruby Mimosa and Belle Cozette, this is a journey through the explosive diversity of the Emerald City.

Hardcover is $50 and softcover is $40.

For more of Chris' brilliant work and ordering information go to www.tasselsandemeralds.com.