Book
Tanqueray / Stephanie Johnson, Brandon Stanton ; illustrations by Henry Sene Yee.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250278272
- ISBN: 1250278279
- Physical Description: 180 pages: color illustrations ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : St. Martin's Press, [2022]
Content descriptions
| Summary, etc.: | "In 2019, Humans of New York featured a photo of a woman in an outrageous fur coat and hat she made herself. She instantly captured the attention of millions. Her name is Stephanie Johnson, but she's better known to HONY followers as "Tanqueray," the indefatigable woman who was once one of the best-known burlesque dancers in New York City. Brandon Stanton chronicled her life in the longest series he had yet posted on HONY, but, now, Stephanie Johnson-a woman as fabulous, unbowed, and irresistible as the city she lives in-tells all in Tanqueray, a book filled with never-before-told stories, personal photos from her own collection, and glimpses of New York City back in the day when the name "Tanqueray" was on everyone's lips"-- Provided by publisher. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Johnson, Stephanie (Dancer) Stripteasers > New York (State) > New York > Biography. Burlesque (Theater) > New York (State) > New York > History > 20th century. New York (N.Y.) > Biography. |
| Genre: | Autobiographies. Personal narratives. |
Available copies
- 10 of 10 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Chester Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 10 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Public Library | BIO JOHNSON (Text) | 33210000533733 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
Summary:
"In 2019, Humans of New York featured a photo of a woman in an outrageous fur coat and hat she made herself. She instantly captured the attention of millions. Her name is Stephanie Johnson, but she's better known to HONY followers as "Tanqueray," the indefatigable woman who was once one of the best-known burlesque dancers in New York City. Brandon Stanton chronicled her life in the longest series he had yet posted on HONY, but, now, Stephanie Johnson-a woman as fabulous, unbowed, and irresistible as the city she lives in-tells all in Tanqueray, a book filled with never-before-told stories, personal photos from her own collection, and glimpses of New York City back in the day when the name "Tanqueray" was on everyone's lips"--
