SCHRAGER, Ian | Studio 54

New York: Rizzoli, 2017. Folio. Profusely illustrated with b&w and color photos; pictorial endpapers; black silt stamped in gilt and silver, slightly scuffed on back and front covers. First edition. Inscribed by Ian Schrager on the flyleaf: “Best Wishes / I”. 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 p