Intimate Nights: The Golden Age of New York Cabaret

by James Gavin

Book Overview

Intimate Nights is the definitive history of cabaret as it evolved in New York City in the years after World War II. But that doesn't mean it's dry and academic. Good heavens, no Settle in for racy... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802110800
• ISBN13: 9780802110800
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Grove/Atlantic
• Length: 406 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Rich and Glorious

Intimate Nights: The Golden Age of New York Cabaret The header refers to the author as well as the book. I use the word 'rich' in all its meanings except the monetary one. A wonderful book full of wonderful detail by a wonderful writer. Luckily I had already amassed a number of the CDs listed in the discography, so there were few demands on my credit card. I can't say the same for 'Deep in a Dream', Mr Gavin's opus on Chet Baker, another hard-to-put-down book. I'm still paying for lots of Chet CDs. Now I'm eagerly awaiting James Gavin's imminent biography of Lena Horne, 'Stormy Weather'

Cabaret at its best

this book gives good insight on the story of cabaret.easy reading-with interesting facts & photos. Gives detail on the history & the key players of cabaret in NYC.

What an enjoyable book

Gavin has done a lot more than just research the time period he covers with such liveliness in this comprehensive book about New York nightclub entertainment. He really seems to have immersed himself in the world that he describes, and his enthusiasm shines through on every page. This is a wonderful introduction to an essential part of entertainment history.