Tanqueray

Written by Brandon Stanton and Stephanie Johnson

Narrated by Brandon Stanton and Stephanie Johnson

"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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Macmillan Audio
• Release date: Jul 12, 2022
• ISBN: 9781250852793

Brandon Stanton

Brandon Stanton is the writer and photographer behind Humans of New York, a storytelling platform with over 30 million followers. He has photographed and interviewed over 10,000 people in forty different countries around the world, including extensive series in Iran, Iraq and Pakistan. During this time, he has helped raise over $20 million in support of various causes and individuals that have been featured in his work. In 2013, Time magazine named him one of 30 Under 30 Changing the World. In 2015, he became the first social media creator to be granted an interview in the Oval Office with the then president Barack Obama. He is also the author of four number one NYT bestselling books, which have sold millions of copies around the world: Humans of New York, Humans of New York: Stories, Humans and Tanqueray. He grew up in Atlanta and is a proud graduate of the University of Georgia. He currently lives with his wife and three children in New York City. Dear New York is his sixth book.

Reviews for Tanqueray

[Ashley McMillon · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It was so original. And it wasn't just a clutch your pearls ooh she nasty book. It was her life and I'm glad she shared it. After listening to the interview I would like to know more of how she dealt with all she went through but it was still a fantastic book! I love Ms Stephanie!

[Rachel · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Loved the stories but there is something wrong with the audiobook version - it kept cutting out for long stretches and lots of the story was skipped.

[eobihfrank · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I thoroughly enjoyed Stephanie Johnson's raw, life shifting, and moving memoir.
It is worth a listen because she goes through so many peaks and valleys that will surprise any listener. Like all humans, she is equal parts flawed and fabulous.
At the end, I wanted her to win the game of life, make peace with her kids and cherish the memories of her better days. May she Rest in Peace. Great Listen and recommended.

[Trevona · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

She speaks her truth and we get to learn about Stephanie and about Tanqueray

[Puji Maharani · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The special interview in Chapter 12 alone is a great reason to choose the audiobook version, because nothing beats listening to the story of someone's life read by themselves. Will definitely grab the physical book as well.

[nitra · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I absolutely loved this! Stephanie you are THE BOMB !!!!