Studio 54: The Real Story by Ian Schrager - Hardcover

Ian Schrager; Bob Colacello

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0847843440 ISBN 13: 9780847843442

Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications, 2020

Synopsis

This book combines the glamorous fashion and celebrity of Carine Roitfeld and the provocative, glittering nostalgia of Antonio Lopez with the star-studded debauchery of CBGB. Presenting hundreds of photographs--many never seen before--from Studio 54 and weaving together stories and quotes from the cultural luminaries who were there, this exciting volume depicts the wild energy and glittering creativity of the era. Unlike other books on Studio 54, this one is authored by Ian Schrager himself, the co-founder of the legendary nightclub, and presents his insider perspective.

There has never been--and will never be--another nightclub to rival the sheer glamour, energy, and wild creativity that was Studio 54. Now Ian Schrager, co-owner of the legendary club, presents a spectacular volume brimming with star-studded photographs and personal stories from the greatest party of all time.

About this title

About the Author

Ian Schrager is an entrepreneur, hotelier and real estate developer often associated with the creation of boutique hotels. He gained fame as co-owner and co-founder, with Steve Rubell, of famed nightclub Studio 54 in 1977 and then the Palladium in 1985. He currently runs Ian Schrager Company which owns, develops, and manages hotels, residential, and mixed-use projects. He has collaborated with Julian Schnabel to transform the fabled Gramercy Park Hotel in New York City. Schrager has also created two groundbreaking residential properties: 40 Bond and 50 Gramercy Park North. 40 Bond was designed by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron as their first residential project in America. Schrager is currently working on two new hotel brands.

Bob Colacello, a special correspondent for Vanity Fair, was the editor of Interview Magazine for 12 years and is the author of several books, including Holy Terror: Andy Warhol Close Up.

From the Back Cover

There has never been―and will never be―another nightclub to rival the sheer glamour, energy, and wild creativity that was Studio 54. Now, in the first official book on the legendary club, co-owner Ian Schrager presents a spectacular volume brimming with star-studded photographs and personal stories from the greatest party of all time. From the moment it opened in 1977, Studio 54 celebrated spectacle and promised a never-ending parade of anything goes. Although it existed for only three years, it served as a catalyst that brought together some of the most famous and creative people in the world. It quickly became known for its celebrity guest list and uniquely chic clientele. From the cutting-edge lighting displays to its elaborate sets, it was the beginning of nightclub as performance art. Now, Studio 54 explores this cultural zeitgeist and gives us Schrager’s personal firsthand account of what it was like to create and run the most famous nightclub of our age. With hundreds of photographs, many of which have never been seen before, of the celebrities and beautiful people and engaging stories and quotes from such cultural luminaries as Liza Minelli, David Geffen, Brooke Shields, Pat Cleveland, and Diane von Furstenberg, this exciting volume depicts the wild energy and glittering creativity of the era. One of the most important cultural landmarks of the twentieth century, Studio 54 continues to inspire with its legendary glamour. This exhilarating volume is a must-have for style and fashion aficionados today.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0847843440
• ISBN 13: 9780847843442
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 396