Ian schrager when we meet i point out to him that many of the people there wouldnt even have been born when he made his name with studio 54 in 1977, with his friend and business partner, steve. Now, in the first official book on the legendary club, coowner ian schrager presents a spectacular volume brimming with starstudded. From the moment it opened in 1977, studio 54 celebrated spectacle and promised a neverending parade of anything goes. A history of studio 54, this time told by the quiet partner steve rubell, left, and ian schrager at the club in 1978. This drunk guy came along with his eyes wide open and said. To celebrate the nightclubs 40th anniversary this year, cofounder ian schrager looks back to the studio s history with a new coffee table book, out now, and an upcoming documentary to be released at the end of the year. The nightclubs wild parties, like this one on new years eve. What happened at studio 54 is still an embarrassment for co.
Oct 09, 2017 there has never been another nightclub to rival the sheer glamour, energy and creativity that was studio 54. When you consider the nightspots legacy, its a wonder it lasted just 30 months. 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. Ian schrager lifts the curtain on the bacchanal studio 54 years. Oct 24, 2018 steve rubell left and ian schrager outside studio 54 in the documentary studio 54. Ian schrager, founder of studio 54, on getting over his embarrassment for doing time for stealing from his famous disco. Nearly 40 years since its closing, schrager has finally decided to immortalise its outrageous reign in book form. The title of this book is studio 54 and it was written by ian schrager editor, bob colacello foreword.
Ian schrager to finally open the books on studio 54 schrager, who operated the legendary new york hotspot in partnership with the late steve rubell, has. The disco playground where sex and glamour reigned. After a spell in jail, he reinvented himself as a hip hotel magnate with his most recent build, nycs the public, now open for business. What happened at studio 54 is still an embarrassment for. Recently released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of studio 54, ian schrager presents a spectacular volume bursting with starstudded photographs and personal stories from some of the greatest parties of all time. Schrager was working on a photo book chronicling the studio 54 years, he. Oct 05, 2018 a history of studio 54, this time told by the quiet partner steve rubell, left, and ian schrager at the club in 1978. Oct 06, 2018 until recently, studio 54 cofounder ian schrager couldnt bring himself to tell his tell his daughters that hed been locked up for massive tax evasion while running the iconic club and. Look inside a new photo book that captures the magic of studio 54. Lively documentary studio 54 remembers the ultimate. From the moment it opened in 1977, studio 54 celebrated.
Studio 54 by ian schrager meet your next favorite book. Photo courtesy of martha cooper new years eve party, december 31. Ian schrager studio 54 exclusive ian schrager books. Sep 05, 2017 ian schrager, one of the three coowners, has just put out this volume. The studio 54 excon who launched new yorks hottest hotel. Studio 54 founder pens book about clubs dark side page six. Ian schrager to finally open the books on studio 54 schrager, who operated the legendary new york hotspot in partnership with the late steve rubell, has decided that the time is right to put his. Sep 05, 2017 now, in the first official book on the legendary club, coowner ian schrager presents a spectacular volume brimming with starstudded photographs and personal stories from the greatest party of all time. To celebrate the nightclubs 40th anniversary this year, cofounder ian schrager looks back. Ian schrager is an entrepreneur, hotelier, and real estate developer associated with the creation of boutique hotels. Studio 54, edited by ian schrager with a foreword by bob colacello, is published by rizzoli books and available for purchase now.
Everyone has a story about ian schrager and steve rubells studio 54, and in this long, entertaining and informationpacked documentary, producerdirector. Aug 22, 2017 in ian schragers new book, studio 54, the club owner pulls back the velvet rope to capture the power, pleasure, and people at the greatest nightclub of all time. Ian schrager to finally open the books on studio 54. Discover one of the most important cultural landmarks of the twentieth century within its pages, a musthave home addition for. Esquire to say that studio 54 was the place to be, may in fact be the understatement of the last four decades. Sep 05, 2017 ian schrager is an entrepreneur, hotelier, and real estate developer associated with the creation of boutique hotels. Originally, he gained fame as coowner and cofounder of studio 54. Mar 15, 2020 ian schrager is an entrepreneur, hotelier, and real estate developer associated with the creation of boutique hotels. During its threeyear run, the club attracted celebrities, artists, models, athletes, and musicians. Oct 03, 2018 theres never been a coherent telling of the studio 54 storylargely because ian schrager, the cofounder, had never spoken at any length about it, the full picture had yet to be seen. The behind the scenes goingson of studio 54, renowned for its writhing dance floor, fabulous guests and legal contretemps, has long been a source of intrigue. Everyone has a story about ian schrager and steve rubells studio 54, and in this long, entertaining and informationpacked documentary, producerdirector matt tyrnauer fits more of them into 99. Studio 54 is the one nightclub from the 70s everyone remembers. Oct, 2018 studio 54 is the one nightclub from the 70s everyone remembers.
Steve rubell left and ian schrager outside studio 54 in the documentary studio 54. Now, in the first official book on the legendary club, coowner ian schrager presents a spectacular volume brimming with starstudded photographs and personal stories from the greatest party of all time. Oct 16, 2017 the cover of studio 54, published by rizzoli. Ian schrager talks about the true story of studio 54 matt.
Studio 54 was the brainchild of ian schrager and the late steve rubell, two guys from brooklyn, new york, who really tapped into the zeitgeist. I have followed the history of studio 54 from a vanity fair piece by andy warhol associate bob colacello, a history channel documentary, and other material about the 1970s so it was no surprise id want to read schrager s book. Ian schrager talks sex drugs and disco in studio 54. Look inside a new photo book that captures the magic of. To say that studio 54 was the place to be, may in fact be the understatement of the last four decades. Mar, 2020 in a new exhibition, studio 54 cofounder ian schrager goes back to the late 70s to explore the highs and lows of the celebritypacked hotspot nadja sayej fri mar 2020 12.
These photographs, from ian schragers book studio 54 rizzoli, capture a few of them in action. There has never beenand will never beanother nightclub to rival the sheer gl. Ian schrager talks about the true story of studio 54. Ian schrager, the former coowner of studio 54, collects photographs and stories from the nightclubs heyday in the late 1970s and 80s in this glitzy, celebrityfilled coffeetable book that will fill any giftee with awe and nostalgia.
A history of studio 54, this time told by the quiet partner. For four decades, entrepreneur ian schrager, chairman and chief executive officer of ian schrager company, has achieved international recognition for concepts that have revolutionized both the entertainment and hospitality industries. Until recently, studio 54 cofounder ian schrager couldnt bring himself to tell his tell his daughters that hed been locked up for massive tax. The cofounder of studio 54 and inventor of boutique hotels. Studio 54 by bob colacello and ian schrager 2017, hardcover.
Studio 54 new book vintage photos ian schrager refinery29. Oct 11, 2017 studio 54, edited by ian schrager with a foreword by bob colacello, is published by rizzoli books and available for purchase now. I have followed the history of studio 54 from a vanity fair piece by andy warhol associate bob colacello, a history channel documentary, and other material about the 1970s so it was no surprise id want to read schragers book. At his beach house in the hamptons, the king of clubs talks to harry shukman about long nights, dark days and bright ideas.
To celebrate the nightclubs 40th anniversary this year, cofounder ian schrager looks back to the studios history with a new coffee table book, out now, and an upcoming documentary to be released at the end of the year. Ian schrager, one of the three coowners, has just put out this volume. There has never beenand will never beanother nightclub to rival the sheer glamour, energy, and wild creativity that was studio 54. Now, in the first official book on the legendary club, coowner ian schrager presents a spectacular volume brimming with starstudded photographs and personal. Aug 22, 2017 during its threeyear run, the club attracted celebrities, artists, models, athletes, and musicians.
Studio 54 join us for this lively discussion about the story of studio 54 to celebrate ian schragers book about the iconic 70s club. Now, in studio 54, the first official book on the legendary club, coowner ian schrager takes you inside the greatest party of all time with starstudded photographs and personal stories, and. It was published by rizzoli and has a total of 394 pages in the book. Ian schrager kept his jail time a secret from kids after. Apr 01, 2020 studio 54 cofounder ian schrager captured a similar magic that walt disney did at his 1970s nightclub. Ian schrager to finally open the books on studio 54 jewish. Ian schrager, recognized today as a successful hotelier and real estate developer, first came into the spotlight in the late 1970s with the glamorous new york club studio 54. The next chapter of schragers story centered around a novel concept at the time, the boutique hotel. In a new book, studio 54 cofounder ian schrager dives into the history of his infamous new york hotspot.
Steve rubell, left, and ian schrager at the club in 1978. Jan 28, 2019 ian schrager, recognized today as a successful hotelier and real estate developer, first came into the spotlight in the late 1970s with the glamorous new york club studio 54. In a new exhibition, studio 54 cofounder ian schrager goes back to the late 70s to explore the highs and lows of the celebritypacked hotspot nadja sayej fri mar 2020 12. To celebrate the nightclubs 40th anniversary this year, co. Jul 22, 2017 now, in studio 54, the first official book on the legendary club, coowner ian schrager takes you inside the greatest party of all time with starstudded photographs and personal stories, and. Studio 54 night magic by matthew yokobosky waterstones.
While ian schrager the studio 54 cofounderturnedhighend hotelier plans a rizzoli coffeetable book on his iconic disco, another of the clubs owners has written a behindthescenes. A history of studio 54, this time told by the quiet partner the. Lively documentary studio 54 remembers the ultimate disco. To celebrate his first official book about the seminal 70s nightclub, cofounder ian schrager will be discussing this cultural zeitgeist with magazine editor paul flynn. Studio 54 cofounder ian schrager captured a similar magic that walt disney did at his 1970s nightclub. The cofounder of studio 54 and inventor of boutique hotels explains why he opened his new luxury hotel in one of the most hated parts of new york city katie warren 20190328t15. Why studio 54 still lives on in our imaginations vanity fair. These photographs, from ian schragers book studio 54 rizzoli, capture a. Photofestzeitgeist films within the 800page expanse of the andy warhol diaries, a reader.
Ian schrager reveals all behind studio 54 wallpaper. Ian schrager was the genius behind studio 54 the greatest nightclub ever to have lived or died. The nightclubs wild parties, like this one on new years eve 1979, made headlines around. Studio 54 by ian schrager, bob colacello 9780847843442. Photo from studio 54 bianca jaggers birthday may 2, 1977.