Empire roller disco : photographs / by Patrick D. Pagnano.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pagnano, Patrick D., photographer.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Roller-skating rinks--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works.

Roller-skating rinks.

Roller disco--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works.

Roller disco.

Street photography.

Pagnano, Patrick D.

New York (State)--New York.

Genre:

Pictorial works

Physical Description:

1 volume (unnumbered pages) : chiefly illustrations ; 27 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Brooklyn, NY : Anthology Editions, 2023.

Summary:

"Brooklyn's Empire Rollerdrome opened its doors in 1941 and soon became the borough's premier destination for recreational and competitive roller skating. But it wasn't until the late 1970s that the celebrated rink reached iconic status by replacing its organist with a live DJ, installing a state of the art sound and light system, and renaming itself after the nationwide dance craze it had helped to originate: the Empire Roller Disco was born. In 1980, the acclaimed street photographer Patrick D. Pagnano went on assignment to document the Empire and its legendary cast of partygoers. The resulting photographs, gathered in Empire Roller Disco for the first time, capture the vibrant spirits, extraordinary styles, and sheer joys of Brooklyn roller disco at its dizzying peak."--Amazon.com.

ISBN:

1944860444

9781944860448

OCLC:

1264211452