Mags Inc: A Place to Start Research

Most of these pages are for fun and recreation, but this is a lot more serious. If you are struggling with gender identity or "just" the incredibly confusing desire to dress up, very little that is offered in other parts of these pages is helpful beyond escapism (although several of the magazines are written with support in mind - for instance Lady Like, Tapestry, and Transgender Community News, see the periodicals on the New Releases Page.)
Nothing wrong with escapism, but it only goes so far and in fact can eventually blunt the energy that will carry you out into the world to find answers to your questions.
And so we are providing you with a list of some resources - the books, below, and links to a few internet sites that should get you started.

An Index to the Publications that we offer:

"How-to" Books	Relationships
General Crossdressing Issues	General TG and TS Issues

"How-to" Books

JoAnn Roberts' Art and Illusion: A Guide to Crossdressing $26.00 - Deluxe Edition Volumes 1,2, & 3

These extremely detailed and popular how-to books have been combined into one volume, updated and revised, and are a must for everyone crossing from male to female. Whether a newcomer or an "old hand" you will find many great suggestions for improving your looks that are specifically tailored to our special problems. This is the work that got the ball rolling at CDS Publications and if you want to see JoAnn's "qualifications" just check her out on her own web page.

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Basic Makeup Application VIDEO $29.95 with JoAnn Roberts

Basic Makeup Application DVD $29.95 with JoAnn Roberts

This is the perfect companion tape to A&I Tricks and Tips. JoAnn Roberts walks you through her basic daytime makeup routine. Then she shows you how to modify it for a dramatic evening look. JoAnn finishes with a thorough explanation of the products and tools that she uses. 48 min. NTSC - VHS.

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Cover Speaking as a Woman $10.00 by Alison Laing - a Guide for Those Who Desire to Communicate in a More Feminine Manner.

From the introduction: "All dressed up, and you look perfect. The makeup is smashing, the hair beautiful, the dress, shoes and purse make a smashing ensemble. Your lovely nails and jewelry set off the overall effect of being a most beautiful woman. You even have the walk and the gestures down perfectly to the raised pinky. But open your mouth and suddenly the illusion is shattered, or you at least feel it is! Of all the aspects of creating a perfect feminine impression, the voice is considered the most difficult to achieve. With an understanding of what can be done and a lot of practice, patience, confidence, and at least a little audacity, most of us can achieve a feminine vocal style that will complete our feminine image.

The author has been passing (or at least 'getting away with it', her words) in public for years, traveling and conducting business as a woman. In addition to her own studies and readings, she has taken speech workshops and attended lectures with Dr. "Bud" Heuer of Temple University at Fantasia Fair and Renaissance meetings."

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Relationships

Cover Life with Vanessa $10.00 by Vanessa & Linda Kay.

Straight talk about integrating transgenderism into a loving, caring, and positive relationship. An important book on this important subject, written by both partners in a loving relationship that has not only allowed the two of them to work together for mutual growth, but also take their lessons out to be shared with the "community" through years of work with several support groups.

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General Crossdressing Issues

Cover Get Dressed! $12.95 -Breaking Out Of The Crossdressing Closet by Gina Lance.

In Get Dressed! author Gina Lance tells of her lifelong struggle in facing the reality that she was a crossdresser, and gives needed words of advice to those who also face the same strugle! Out of the TG closet for over a decade, Gina has appeared on hundreds of television and radio programs speaking on being proud of who you are. Get Dressed! is honest, insightful, and written from the heart.

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Cover Understanding Crossdressing $12.00 - A Discussion From Many Points Of View by Virginia Prince, PhD.

Virginia is the Grandame of the tv community. She started the first national support group, was making public appearances to inform and educate the public in the sixties, and has written and published many books. She is known for her strong intelligent opinions. While you may not agree with everything she says there is much that is thought provoking within this book.

From the Jacket: "This book has been published to serve two purposes for two different groups of people. Those who are crossdressers and those who are not. This book will help both groups understand a behavior that is sometimes a mystery even to the crossdresser. Especially helpful for wives. parents, counselors, psychologists, judges, teachers and friends of crossdressers."

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