The Stork Club Bar Book
New York: Rinehart & Company, Inc., 1946. Rand, Paul. Hardcover. 136 pages. 21.5 x 14.5 cm. Written by the venerable journalist and notorious syndicated columnist of the New York Herald, Lucius Beebe who proclaimed The Stork Club's "drinking has never been accomplished in the cloistered privacy of old gentleman's clubs; it has been orchestrated to sweet music, illuminated by the heat lightning of photographer's flashes...Make no mistake, drinking at the Stork is neither shy, anonymous nor retiring occupation." Written with a historical Forward and broken up by Morning, Noon, and Night at the Stork Club, with an Appendix of drinks "suggested by members of the staff of the Stork Club". Previous owner's inscription on front free end paper. Interior very minor soiling, boards toned at spine with some light soiling. Red illustrated cloth covered boards. Very good. Item #4431
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