 First edition | |
| Author | Gay Talese |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | Biographies |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | The World Publishing Company |
| Publication date | 1970 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
Fame and Obscurity: A Book About New York, a Bridge, and Celebrities on the Edge was a 1970 book by Gay Talese.[1] The book was a collection of many of Talese's works for Esquire about New York City, and also includes his most famous celebrity profiles: "Joe Louis: The King as a Middle-aged Man", "Frank Sinatra Has a Cold" and "The Silent Season of a Hero".
References
- M.K. (February 14, 1971). "Fame and Obscurity: Three by Talese". The Morning Union. Retrieved June 14, 2026.