In the Limelight

Step into the electrifying world of the 1990s New York club scene with this stunning hardback photography book featuring the captivating works of renowned photographer Steve Eichner. With dimensions of 253 x 280 mm and a comprehensive layout of 224 pages, this must-have coffee table book takes you behind the scenes of the most iconic nightclubs, including The Limelight, The Tunnel, and Webster Hall. Immerse yourself in previously unpublished full-color photographs that immortalize the unforgettable atmosphere defined by vibrant costumes, pulsating music, and legendary parties. Featuring celebrated figures like Leonardo DiCaprio, Tupac, and Joan Rivers, each image is a vivid testament to an era characterized by artistic freedom and nightlife exuberance. Curated with insightful texts by iconic club owner Peter Gatien and photo essay editor Gabriel H. Sanchez, this timeless treasure offers a significant cultural perspective on the nightlife that defined a generation. Perfect for photography enthusiasts, music lovers, and anyone fascinated by the historic nightlife of New York City. Experience the allure of 90s nightlife through the lens of one of its most prolific photographers and relish the unique blend of glamour, chaos, and camaraderie that defined this unforgettable decade.

Author: Gabriel Sanchez Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 253 x 280 mm
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 08-10-2020

Dive into the 1990s New York club scene with never-before-seen photos by its most prolific photographer, Steve Eichner. Eichner was a fixture of 1990s New York City nightlife and served as both its official and unofficial photographer in an era before cellphones and selfies. In this book, readers go beyond the velvet ropes and into the spaces that witnessed some of the decade’s most incredible and sought-after parties. Previously unpublished, these intoxicating full-color photographs capture the over-thetop costumes, non-stop dancing, glitter, confetti, sex, drugs, and music that made 90s New York unlike any other place. Celebrities abound, from Leonardo DiCaprio, Dennis Hopper, and Tupac to Joan Rivers, Michael Musto, and Donald Trump. Eichner takes you to many of the city’s hot spots, including the Limelight, the Tunnel, Webster Hall, Club Expo, and Club USA. Texts by famous club owner Peter Gatien and BuzzFeed photo essay editor Gabriel H. Sanchez offer a historic and cultural perspective on an era when New York City was more affordable and every night saw artists, bankers, drag queens, musicians, and poets reveling together.