A glimpse into the hidden world of 1932 speakeasies through Al Hirschfeld's iconic art and storytelling.
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A glimpse into the hidden world of 1932 speakeasies through Al Hirschfeld's iconic art and storytelling.
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(Applause Books). When Manhattan joints were hung out to dry, the Booze-oizie sniveled, then pirouetted on their stools to find reasonably palatable Speakeasy facsimiles. These Prohibition hangouts each had their own flavor, decorum, decor and formula for ducking the law. Each found its own alcoholic substratum: its own inimitable characters behind, at and under the bar. Fear not all has not been lost to the repeal of the 18th Amendment, Starbucks corporate latte, and the wrecking ball. One into...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Minor references to flirtation or suggestive behavior in speakeasy settings.
Violence & gore
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Moderate depictions of bar fights or Prohibition-era gang violence.
Profanity
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Minor use of period-appropriate strong language.
Substance use
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Frequent focus on alcohol use in speakeasies; central to setting.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Moderate themes of Prohibition-era politics and social rebellion.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Minor references to societal struggles during Prohibition.
Other
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