Maybe you're just reading this out of curiosity, and that's cool, but I'm guessing you're at least vaguely interested in working as a stripper. I'm also guessing you've been fed all kinds of nonsense from films and newspapers about how much you can earn and how glamorous and edgy it all is.

This book will debunk some of the crazy myths that do the rounds amongst people who have no real experience of the industry, let you in on a few icky and hilarious secrets all dancers share, as well as giving you a solid guide to how to get a job, how to survive your early days and start making money.

This comprehensive but succinct book looks at hair, makeup, clothes and shoes, a 101 crash course in pole and lap dancing, a look at the history of burlesque and pole dancing and the politics of taking your clothes off for money, and aims to equip every new or potential dancer with the knowledge they need to flourish in this tough, complex and utterly unique scene.