The Bunny Years: The Surprising Inside Story of the Playboy Clubs: The Women Who Worked as Bunnies and Where They Are Now [Paperback]

Kathryn Leigh Scott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 15, 1999

A remarkable range of bright and ambitious women launched their careers while working as Playboy Bunnies. Kathryn Leigh Scott's memoir is based on over 250 interviews with former Bunnies and her own recollections of working in the New York Club while studying to be an actress.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“A revealing yet nostalgic memoir of a hare-raising bygone era.” —People

“The Bunny mystique lives on.” —Chicago Tribune

“Just plain lots of fun.” —BookPage --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Publisher

This provocative, insightful memoir of a former Playboy Bunny sweeps readers into the backstage adventures and revelations of a remarkable range of women who worked as Bunnies during the 25 year history of the Playboy Clubs.

A former Playboy Bunny interviews more than 250 of her cottontailed ex-colleagues, including Lauren Hutton and Deborah Harry, in this revealing yet nostalgic memoir of a hare-raising bygone era. - PEOPLE

Just plain lots of fun . . .the photographs are priceless. -- BOOK PAGE

A smart oral history --ESQUIRE

Entertaining - B+ --ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

The Bunny mystique lives on! --CHICAGO TRIBUNE

300 photographs - Color/ B&W --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Pomegranate Press; First Trade Paper Edition edition (June 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0938817175
• ISBN-13: 978-0938817178
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,050,062 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kathryn Leigh Scott is best known for creating four characters, including Josette du Pres, vampire bride to Barnabas Collins, on the cult soap opera "Dark Shadows." Kathryn's first work of fiction, "Dark Passages" is an affectionate nod to her years on that '60s series and encapsulates the romance and innocence of JFK's Camelot era. Kathryn is also the author of "The Bunny Years," a memoir covering her years as a Bunny in the New York City club, which includes interviews with other former Bunnies. It has been optioned for potential use for the NBC series "Playboy Club" and Simon & Shuster is releasing the paperback version fall 2011. Kathryn has also authored a number of "Dark Shadows" memorabilia books. As a publisher, Kathryn founded Pomegranate Press which offers non-fiction and entertainment titles.

Customer Reviews

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than I expected...., March 28, 2000

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This review is from: The Bunny Years: The Surprising Inside Story of the Playboy Clubs: The Women Who Worked as Bunnies and Where They Are Now (Paperback)

I bought this book after watching "A Tale of Two Bunnies" on ABC sparked my curiosity. I thought it was just going to be a bunch of ex-bunnies telling stories about the club but the book went beyond that. It managed to discuss the beginnings of the club, the evolution of the bunny costume, the training of the women who worked there, advantages of working in the club, and the kind of women that were hired. It was fascinating to see so many different races and backgrounds being sought in the 60's. Of course it had personal tales (no pun intended) along with the whole "where are they now" bit. The pictures are wonderful and at times very candid. I recommend this to anyone who wants to know the real deal behind the ears.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Put on your Ears for this Tale, July 30, 2011

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Annabelle "Anne with an E" (Southwest LA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Bunny Years (Hardcover)

Kathryn Leigh Scott has managed to write an insider's look at being a Bunny in one of the famed Playboy Bunny Clubs (New York!!). It isn't what you expect. It's all about the hard work, the costumes(that alone is priceless!!)and of course the customers. You feel like you are stuffing yourself into that suit, slapping on the ears, collar, etc... and then marching out to do one of the hardest jobs in the world: waitressing. She has absolutely no regrets about being a Bunny (BRAVO!!) and the stories about her customers and Bunny Mother, the description of the club late at night with the smoke-filled rooms and music take you right inside. More power to these women who chose to make a living earning more money than their own parents at times so they could pursue their real dreams! Stepping off the farm onto the streets of New York to be an actress (and boy did she hit the jackpot w/Dark Shadows!)is scary, exciting, and she was daring, never hesitating. Shame on Gloria Steinheim (aka FAKE BUNNY) for berating these hard-working women who had visions of "respectable" careers, paying their own way and THEY DID IT!!!
A must-read for any Bunny fan or someone who wants to go to NY or know that the saying "if you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere" is absolutely true!

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Bunny Years, November 30, 2000

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Anne Pickens "ennapic" (Campo, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Bunny Years: The Inside Story of the Playboy Clubs and the Women Who Worked as Bunnies (Hardcover)

I thought this was a very good book. It showed so many women who have made great contributions with their lives after getting started in what was not an easy job. Waiting tables is not easy, especially in high heels.