Cookin’ with the Chorus 1998 NYC Gay Men’s Chorus Cookbook Spiral-Bound VG
$ 34.32
Description
Cookin’ with the Chorus 1998 NYC Gay Men’s Chorus Cookbook Spiral-Bound VG. Their presence in the book reinforces how deeply intertwined music, community, and creativity were in the NYCGMC’s culture. Cookin’ with the Chorus (1998) is the official community cookbook of the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus, created as a fundraising project during the group’s celebrated 18th season. This spiral‑ bound, tab‑ indexed cookbook blends member‑ submitted recipes with the humor, personality, and artistic spirit that defined the NYCGMC of the late 1990s. The book opens with acknowledgments to the people who shaped the project, including Cookbook Editors Salvatore G. Brucia and Thomas Orians, supported by Sous Chefs Raymond Cerabone, Jay Gilter, Page Jackson, and Michael Shepherd. Their playful food‑ themed illustrations set the tone for a cookbook that is as joyful as it is practical. The chorus’s artistic leadership is also proudly featured: Music Director Gary W. Miller, Assistant Music Director James H. Gedge, Chamber Choir Director Barry Oliver, Uptown Express Director James Followell, Accompanist Barry Olliver, Staff Arranger Larry Moore, Managing Director Dudley Hogue, Music Librarian Ted Bloecher, and Stage Manager Ellen Osborne. Their presence in the book reinforces how deeply intertwined music, community, and creativity were in the NYCGMC’s culture. The Board of Directors at the time — Dan Baillie, John Bainbridge, Daniel Doucette, Charles F. Akerland, Chris Collette, Fred Farnum, Thomas Oriaro, Joseph Shapiro, and Luke Hallenbeck — also appear, grounding the cookbook in the organizational history of the chorus. A heartfelt dedication page thanks the many chorus members and “star friends” who contributed recipes, with special recognition of Roger Lemons for his fundraising leadership and a touching tribute to Gary W. Miller for “18 years of cooking up the best recipes of musical enjoyment.” This copy is in very good condition, with no writing or markings found, clean pages, and bright section tabs. A beautifully preserved example of a scarce LGBTQ+ community cookbook. Collectors value Cookin’ with the Chorus because it captures a vibrant moment in LGBTQ+ cultural history. Produced during the NYCGMC’s 18th season — a period marked by major performances, European tours, and high‑ profile collaborations — this cookbook reflects the community spirit, resilience, and creativity of one of the world’s most influential gay men’s choruses. Unlike mass‑ market cookbooks, this was a fundraiser edition with a limited print run, sold primarily at concerts, Pride events, and LGBTQ+ bookstores. Surviving copies in very good condition, especially with clean interiors and intact tabs, are increasingly uncommon. This title appeals to collectors of: LGBTQ+ history, Community & fundraiser cookbooks, New York City cultural ephemera, Performing arts memorabilia, 1990s queer culture, It is both a cookbook and a historical artifact. Recent sales confirm strong collector demand for this title: a copy sold for $60 in May 2026 and another for $49 in April 2026. This copy is in very good condition with no writing or markings, making it one of the cleaner examples currently available.
