Lucius Beebe Livres

Set in the glamorous backdrop of Manhattan's Stork Club, this bar book captures the essence of café society from 1929 to 1965. It offers a historical perspective on the elite patrons, including movie stars and aristocrats, who frequented this iconic venue. Readers will find a blend of cocktail recipes, humorous anecdotes, and engaging stories about the club's famous clientele, along with witty essays on drinks like the mint julep and the zombie. The book provides a vibrant glimpse into the high life of New York City during its golden age.

Focusing on the extravagant consumption of the Gilded Age, the book captures the lavish lifestyles of notable figures like James Gordon Bennett and Spencer Penrose. Through vivid anecdotes, Beebe showcases the excesses of the era, highlighting humorous and outrageous spending habits, such as Bennett's whimsical restaurant purchase and Penrose's self-imposed spending limit. This engaging exploration of opulence reflects both Beebe's enjoyment and the readers' fascination with the era's excesses.