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Tanqueray

By: Stephanie Johnson, Brandon Stanton
Narrated by: Brandon Stanton, Stephanie Johnson
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"These bawdy, gritty tales of New York City in the 1960s and 1970s will captivate listeners, but it’s Johnson who is the hero of this story. Listeners will relish every minute."- Library Journal

"Humans of New York fans will delight in hearing Stephanie 'Tanqueray' Johnson, once one of the city's best known burlesque dancers, tell her triumphant story."-People Magazine

This program is read by Stephanie Johnson with an introduction read by Brandon Stanton, author of Humans of New York.

The storytelling phenomenon Humans of New York and its #1 bestselling books have captivated a global audience of millions with personal narratives that illuminate the human condition. But one story stands apart from the rest...

She is a woman as fabulous, unbowed, and irresistible as the city she lives in.

Meet TANQUERAY.

In 2019, Humans of New York featured a photo of a woman in an outrageous fur coat and hat she made herself. She instantly captured the attention of millions. Her name is Stephanie Johnson, but she’s better known to HONY followers as “Tanqueray,” a born performer who was once one of the best-known burlesque dancers in New York City. Reeling from a brutal childhood, immersed in a world of go-go dancers and hustlers, dirty cops and gangsters, Stephanie was determined to become the fiercest thing the city had ever seen. And she succeeded.

Real, raw, and unapologetically honest, this is the full story of Tanqueray as told by Brandon Stanton—an audiobook filled with never-before-told stories of Tanqueray's struggles and triumphs through good times and bad, personal photos from her own collection, and glimpses of New York City from back in the day when the name “Tanqueray” was on everyone’s lips.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Stephanie Johnson and Brandon Stanton (P)2022 Macmillan Audio
Photography Women New York Entertainment
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I liked the raw honesty, the fact Stephanie told the story herself, and that we could peek into the world of prostitution, thieves, prison, homelesness and dysfunction from the safety of my home.

Part of the social world I've never seen

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I read the Tanqueray story on the HONY Facebook page and was instantly captivated. This audiobook was a pleasure to listen to. Her story was emotional at times, and her authenticity really touched me. I would recommend this book.

Entertaining and moving

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I had been a follower of HONY for years and Tanqueray's story was definitely one that has stood out. Love all the antics she gets up to and that she is only ever looking out for herself and doesn't care what anyone thinks.

Didn't disappoint!!

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I first learned of Tanqueray through Humans of New York. This story captivated me. I loved listening to her tell her story in her own words. I laughed out loud throughout and thoroughly enjoyed. I do hope there are more stories soon.

Lived up to the hype and expectations

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I remember being hooked on the story of Stephanie/Tanqueray when Brandon first posted about her. I have been waiting for the book with anticipation and it did not disappoint! Hearing Stephanie tell her own story has been a real treat (oh my god, she has a fantastic laugh). Is there going to be a sequel? Please tell me there’s going to be a sequel!

My new favourite book!

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I love this story! I followed it’s release on HONY, and was excited to listen to it. I haven’t been able to finish a book, or an audio book, in along time (years, since before I finished uni) and this is the first one I have kept coming back to 😊 having Stephanie read it feels like you’re sitting with her and having the story told which is just great!

First book I have finished in a long time!

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What an interesting, resilient, resourceful and strong woman!! The story felt somewhat half told, rushed

What an interesting, resilient and strong woman!!

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