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Discover the captivating and wild history of London's iconic drinking den with 'Tales from the Colony Room.' This engaging trade paperback, published in 2022 by Unbound, dives deep into the notorious Colony Room Club in Soho, known for its scandalous stories and vibrant nightlife. Featuring an oral biography enriched with previously unpublished interviews, this book unveils the outrageous and humorous experiences shared by the club's most colorful patrons. You'll feel as if you are eavesdropping on the wild tales of the mourners at a wake, vividly depicted by the voices of those who lived through it all. Unwind as you explore the post-war era’s hedonistic lifestyle and the unforgettable characters who frequented the club, including literary icons, artists, and actors. Sip champagne with Francis Bacon or join Doctor Who for an adventure. This book is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the cultural history of Soho and the lively underbelly of London's nightlife. Shipping for this item is FREE; however, please allow 6 weeks for delivery. Please note that once you place your order, we are unable to cancel it. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781800180284. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2022. Publisher: Unbound.
Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping, please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781800180284
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Unbound
Description:
Entertaining, shocking, uproarious, hilarious . . . like eavesdropping on a wake, as the mourners get gradually more drunk and tell ever more outrageous stories' Sunday Times
This is the definitive history of London's most notorious drinking den, the Colony Room Club in Soho. It’s a hair-raising romp through the underbelly of the post-war scene: during its sixty-year history, more romances, more deaths, more horrors and more sex scandals took place in the Colony than anywhere else.
Tales from the Colony Room is an oral biography, consisting of previously unpublished and long-lost interviews with the characters who were central to the scene, giving the reader a flavour of what it was like to frequent the Club. With a glass in hand you’ll move through the decades listening to personal reminiscences, opinions and vitriol, from the authentic voices of those who were actually there.
On your voyage through Soho’s lost bohemia, you’ll be served a drink by James Bond, sip champagne with Francis Bacon, queue for the loo with Christine Keeler, go racing with Jeffrey Bernard, get laid with Lucian Freud, kill time with Doctor Who, pick a fight with Frank Norman and pass out with Peter Langan. All with a stellar supporting cast including Peter O’Toole, George Melly, Suggs, Lisa Stansfield, Dylan Thomas, Jay Landesman, Sarah Lucas, Damien Hirst and many, many more.
Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping, please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781800180284
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Unbound
Description:
Entertaining, shocking, uproarious, hilarious . . . like eavesdropping on a wake, as the mourners get gradually more drunk and tell ever more outrageous stories' Sunday Times
This is the definitive history of London's most notorious drinking den, the Colony Room Club in Soho. It’s a hair-raising romp through the underbelly of the post-war scene: during its sixty-year history, more romances, more deaths, more horrors and more sex scandals took place in the Colony than anywhere else.
Tales from the Colony Room is an oral biography, consisting of previously unpublished and long-lost interviews with the characters who were central to the scene, giving the reader a flavour of what it was like to frequent the Club. With a glass in hand you’ll move through the decades listening to personal reminiscences, opinions and vitriol, from the authentic voices of those who were actually there.
On your voyage through Soho’s lost bohemia, you’ll be served a drink by James Bond, sip champagne with Francis Bacon, queue for the loo with Christine Keeler, go racing with Jeffrey Bernard, get laid with Lucian Freud, kill time with Doctor Who, pick a fight with Frank Norman and pass out with Peter Langan. All with a stellar supporting cast including Peter O’Toole, George Melly, Suggs, Lisa Stansfield, Dylan Thomas, Jay Landesman, Sarah Lucas, Damien Hirst and many, many more.