Notable Works

Cultural Documentation & Critical Insights

From the legendary nightclubs of Studio 54 to the contemporary art world's most exclusive circles, Anthony Haden-Guest's works provide unparalleled access to the cultural movements that define our times.

Cultural Documentation

The Last Party: Studio 54, Disco and the Culture of the Night

1997 • William Morrow & Co.

A definitive chronicle of the legendary nightclub that defined an era. Haden-Guest's insider perspective provides unparalleled access to the tornado of 1970s disco, drug excess, and the cultural phenomenon that was Studio 54. This book captures the hedonistic spirit of an era while examining the social and cultural forces that made it possible.

Key Insights:

Insider access to Studio 54's most exclusive moments
Cultural analysis of 1970s disco and nightlife excess
Profiles of key figures in the disco era

Down the Programmed Rabbit-Hole

1970s Essays

A collection of essays examining 1970s corporate figures and the intersection of business and culture during a transformative decade in American society.

Art World Insights

True Colors: The Real Life of the Art World

1998 • Grove Atlantic

An unflinching look behind the velvet ropes of the contemporary art world, exposing the personalities, politics, and economics that drive one of culture's most exclusive industries. This book reveals the complex ecosystem of dealers, collectors, critics, and artists that shapes the modern art market.

Notable Features:

Featured on Charlie Rose Show
Essential reading for art market understanding
Insider perspectives on major art world figures

Visual Art & Social Commentary

The Chronicles of Now Series

2002-2020 • Multiple Publishers

Sharp, witty cartoons that capture the absurdities of contemporary life. This ongoing series includes "Fun Times: Further Chronicles of Now" (2020) and demonstrates Haden-Guest's keen eye for social observation through visual commentary.

In the Mean Time: The Other Ends of the World

2010 • Freight + Volume

Cartoons and dark light verse exploring the darker corners of contemporary existence with Haden-Guest's unflinching wit and keen observation.

The Further Chronicles of Now

2017 • Spoken-Word Album

Released spoken-word album with music by Keith Patchel, expanding his artistic expression into the audio medium with his characteristic wit and cultural observation.