The other women

The Other Women is an extraordinary photographic record documenting the lives and appearances of individuals within Australia's transvestite and transsexual communities. Taken by photographer Barry Kay between 1974 and 1975, the collection focuses on Sydney—often considered a global hub for these subcultures—and Melbourne. The book features numerous black-and-white portraits of cross-dressers and female impersonators, providing a historical look at gender expression in the mid-20th century. It includes an introductory essay by Kay, who shares his personal observations and experiences while exploring the steady emergence of male transvestisism and the establishment of large transsexual communities in Australia.