{"title":"Richard Boch","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the intriguing world of Richard Boch, a captivating author renowned for his work in the genre of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir. Known for his vivid storytelling and insider perspective, Boch effortlessly transports readers back in time to the pulsating heart of New York City's underground scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis notable work, \u003cem\u003eThe Mudd Club\u003c\/em\u003e, serves as a vivid recount of his experiences as a door manager of the iconic late-1970s club, which became a symbol of the city's vibrant and rebellious artistic subculture. The book is rich with anecdotes, featuring legendary musicians and artists who frequented the venue, and paints a lively picture of a bygone era filled with creativity and gritty allure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Boch's writing not only offers an engaging narrative but also provides a deeper understanding of the cultural shifts and personalities who defined a generation. For readers who crave an authentic glimpse into the past, Richard Boch’s books are an enlightening journey through the nonconformist spirit of an iconic period.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-mudd-club-by-richard-boch-9781627310512","title":"The Mudd Club","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI was a Long Island kid that graduated college in 1976 and moved to Greenwich Village. Two years later, I was working the door at \u003cem\u003eThe Mudd Club\u003c\/em\u003e. Standing outside, staring at the crowd, it was \"out there\" versus \"in here,\" and I was on the inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mudd Club was filled with the famous and soon-to-be-famous, along with an eclectic core of regulars who gave the place its identity. Everyone from Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jeff Koons, and Robert Rauschenberg to Johnny Rotten, The Hell's Angels, and John Belushi: passing through, passing out, and some, passing on. Marianne Faithful and Talking Heads, Frank Zappa, William Burroughs, and even Kenneth Anger—just a few of the names that stepped on stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo Wave and Post-Punk artists, musicians, filmmakers, and writers were living in a nighttime world on the cusp of two decades. This book is a cornucopia of memories and images, and shows how this famed wicked downtown club attained the status of midtown and uptown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere was nothing else like it—I met everyone, and the job quickly defined me. I thought I could handle it, and for a while, I did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Richard Boch\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846555324652,"sku":"9781627310512","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10524193482767.jpg?v=1758912375"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/richard-boch.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}