Rec League

Gay Talese

Frank Sinatra Has a Cold

Frank Sinatra Has a Cold

A seminal 1966 profile of Frank Sinatra written by Gay Talese for Esquire magazine, widely considered a masterpiece of New Journalism.

1 person recommends this

Recommended by

  • Krista Anna Lewis
    Krista Anna LewisFirst to rec

    “An amazing author. A crotchety and enigmatic subject. Restricted access. Celebrity features as it used to be and as it should be again. A long read, but gripping in its intimate descriptions of one of the world’s biggest stars. Tells you more than any interview would have.”

    1

Related

Slouching Towards Bethlehem

Slouching Towards Bethlehem

15
The White Album

The White Album

71
An Englishman Abroad

An Englishman Abroad

4
Men and Style

Men and Style

31
The New Yorker

The New Yorker

162
Jonathan Franzen: How to Write Truly Great Characters

Jonathan Franzen: How to Write Truly Great Characters

4
Music for Chameleons

Music for Chameleons

Men and Manners

Men and Manners

4
The Good List

The Good List

14
What I've Learned: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

What I've Learned: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

61
Drawings of Wes Anderson

Drawings of Wes Anderson

1
David Hockney, California Dreamer

David Hockney, California Dreamer

ExploreJournalSitemapAboutDevelopersTermsPrivacySupport

© 2026 Lyric Technologies, Inc.