For 60 years the Eurovision Song Contest has existed in a parallel universe where a song about the construction of a hydro-electric power station is considered cutting-edge pop, where half a dozen warbling Russian grandmothers are considered Saturday night entertainment, where a tune repeating the word 'la' 138 times is considered a winner, and where Australia is considered part of Europe.

But more than that, Eurovision has always been held dear in the hearts of LGBTI people all over the world. From the early days of ABBA (and Cliff Richard!), through Olivia Newton John and Celine Dion's entries, Dana International's stunning victory in 1998, to Conchita Wurst's drag-nificent triumph in 2014, Eurovision has always been a celebration of camp and kitsch.

During its illustrious history, we have witnessed scandals and national outrage, but most of all, we have witnessed silly costumes, terrible lyrics and performers as diverse as Finnish goth rockers Lordi, Ukrainian drag star Vershka Seduchka, and Irish singing puppet Dustin the Turkey (and Irish singing poppets Jedward).

This book chronicles the 100 craziest moments in the history of Eurovision - the drag acts, the bad acts, the nul points heroes, and everything in-between!

Author : Geoff Tibballs.

Paperback, 224 pp, 2016.