Chappell Roan: The Rise of a Midwest Princess

Get an insider’s look at Chappell Roan’s rise to pop femininomenon status in this luxe hardcover gift book

100+ stunning photos and clued-in commentary from top music and culture writers explore the power of the “Hot to Go” singer’s music, style and cultural influence

Chappell Roan broke through as a superstar, thanks to a genuinely new blend of powerhouse vocals, queer pride and drag queen style. Her appeal is clear: the songs are bouncy anthems that are unabashedly joyful, and her campy looks are a perfect mix of burlesque star and beauty queen. 

This stunning gift book immerses you in Chappell’s world, examining her rise to fame, how she established herself so seemingly quickly, and how she is challenging expectations while honoring gay women’s impact on pop culture.

Inside you’ll find:

• Chappell’s many striking performance ensembles and interviews with the stylists she’s worked with to create her signature aesthetic and stage persona
• Inspiration for her chart-topping hits from “Good Luck Babe” to “Pink Pony Club” and what makes her music so relatable 
• The impact of her ballooning fame on her mental health and how she’s grappled with toxic fan culture and the press

Throughout the photo-packed pages in this stunning coffee table book, fans will follow Chappell’s journey from a sheltered Midwestern upbringing to opening for stars like Olivia Rodrigo to her status today as a beloved pop icon. It’s the perfect gift for any fan!

Jennifer Keishin Armstrong is the author of nine pop culture books, including Pop Star Goddesses, and the co-founder of the Ministry of Pop Culture Substack.

Dibs Baer is a Los Angeles-based entertainment writer and a New York Times bestselling author/co-author of 14 books, including Lady Tigers in the Concrete Jungle: How Softball and Sisterhood Saved Lives in the South Bronx, named a “Best New Book” by PEOPLE.

Patrick Crowley is an award-winning art director and journalist. He is the founding editor of Billboard Pride, the music industry revered LGBTQ-focused vertical. In partnership with GLAAD, he curated the “Love Letters to the LGBTQ Community project,” which saw A-list stars like Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Selena Gomez and numerous others share uplifting messages with queer fans. His writing has appeared in The Hollywood Reporter, Vibe, Queerty and Uproxx.

Izzy Grinspan is the digital director of Harper’s Bazaar. Previously, she was the deputy style editor at New York magazine's The Cut, and before that, she ran the gone-but-not-forgotten website Racked. She first heard “Pink Pony Club” sometime during the pandemic and has never fully recovered.

J'na Jefferson is a writer, journalist and creative in Brooklyn, New York. Her work—which has been published in USA Today, BBC Culture, and Rolling Stone—often explores the intersections of music, culture, society, race, gender, and sexuality.

Ilana Kaplan is a writer and culture editor and the author of Nora Ephron at the Movies (ABRAMS). She has worked for publications including PEOPLE, Alternative Press, The Independent and PAPER. Her work has been published in the New York Times, New York magazine, the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, NPR, GQ, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Pitchfork, Variety, and Billboard. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Samantha Olson covers music, entertainment, and celebrity news as an assistant editor at Cosmopolitan. She reported on similar topics at Seventeen, where she also tapped into beauty and lifestyle.