Steve Radlauer is a writer based in New York City. He has: written or co-written several books, including Monsters of the Ivy League (with Ellis Weiner), Townie Planet, Dan Quayle: Airhead Apparent (with Paul Slansky), The Historic Shops & Restaurants of New York (with Ellen Williams), and Special Moments (with Joe Bodolai); written articles for Esquire, New York, Spy, Asian Art News, Hamptons Country, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and other publications; worked in film, television, and advertising; and has been on the board of directors of two non-profit arts organizations.