Boch, Richard
The Mudd Club
- ISBN 13:
- 9781627310512
- author:
- Boch, Richard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Feral House
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 7.00(w) x 9.90(h) x 1.50(d)
- Genre:
- History Biographies & True Stories Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Mudd Club By Richard Boch In the late 1970s and early 1980s, New York City's downtown scene was a hotbed of artistic expression and rebellion. The Mudd Club, a legendary nightclub, was at its epicentre. As the doorman for this infamous venue, Richard Boch witnessed firsthand the creative ferment that defined an era. Boch's account is a unique glimpse into the lives of those who frequented the Mudd Club, including artists, musicians, and writers. From Jean-Michel Basquiat to Debbie Harry, the club was a magnet for talent and outsiders alike. With its cheap rent and experimental art scene, the Mudd Club was a place where anything seemed possible. Boch's memoir offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at this pivotal moment in cultural history. With his insider's perspective, he recounts the club's heyday from 1979 to 1983, when it became synonymous with the birth of the Eighties.