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by Leslie Brenner (Author) "Astonishing as it may seem, the cocktail party as a social institution has not been around very long at all..." (more)
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A hip, elegant, and completely irresistible guide to throwing (or attending) that most American of institutions--the cocktail party. With informative lists and sidebars, quotations from celebrated wits, and more than 135 whimsical yet instructive illustrations, The Art of the Cocktail Party will turn any host or hostess into the talk of the town. Illustrated.

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  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Plume (November 1, 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0452272351
  • ISBN-13: 978-0452272354
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 7 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #806,682 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining book ... helpful in entertaining!, May 30, 1998
Do you owe a lot of invitations to friends and associates? I sure did. Then someone gave me a copy of "The Art of the Cocktail Party" (a not-so-subtle hint!). Inspired by this book, I decided to make a dent in my long list of social obligations by giving a cocktail party.

This isn't a book for reading from cover to cover. Read the first few chapters to get a sense of the history and mystique of the cocktail party. Then make your way through the rest of the book the way you would circulate at a cocktail party: check out topics that appeal to you, learn what you can from them, and move on to something else. It's all here: eats, drinks (alcoholic and non-), party themes, music, room arrangement, etc. (The drink and hors d'oeuvres recipes are useful for other types of entertaining as well, not just for "official" cocktail parties.)

This handy guide, written with humor and complete with witty illustrations, offers lots of practical advice. It helped me make my debut cocktail party a huge success, and I know I'll keep coming back to it in the future. The many tips I picked up allowed me to arrive at my party feeling prepared, instead of as a nervous wreck, so that I could enjoy the evening along with my guests.

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE THIS BOOK!, March 17, 2000
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The minute I finished this book, I ran out and got a stack of them to give as gifts to every friend I know. I've never seen (or read) a book anything like this! It's filled with brilliant ideas for entertaining, even if the party is just you and one other. Best of all, the book is hilarious and totally fun to read. Even though I've already read it, it's like a favorite snack that I keep munching on. It's one of those books you can open at any page and find something yummy. GET IT!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Art of the Cocktail party, December 7, 1999
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I loved this look. It was perfect for me, a cocktail party throwing novice, I am planning one in the near future and the information provided will help me get through it with ease. The author was not only knowledgable but whitty and practical. The best parts of the book were the interesting cocktail party facts, list of essentials of the cocktail party, and the step by step instruction on what you should do and when. The author also notes which thigs can be done in advance.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have!
This book is a life saver!!!

My first cocktail party, and what a big one. This book saved me!!
Wonderful advice, great recipes. Read more
Published on May 4, 2005 by EF

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for throwing the best cocktail parties!
Leslie Brenner's book is a terrific reference book for anyone who enjoys entertaining. The book starts off with an outstanding recap of the history of cocktail parties. Read more
Published on September 26, 2003 by PadreRat

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent entertaining ideas
I don't know about any of you, but my social inadequacies come up when I have people over to entertain. This book was very helpful to me and humorously written. Read more
Published on April 7, 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Indispensible Guide to the Cocktail Party
I recently hosted a cocktail party after never even being at one. This book largely contributed to its success. Read more
Published on November 15, 2001 by Amy Betonte

5.0 out of 5 stars The best guide to throwing a cocktail party I've ever seen.
I really enjoyed reading The Art of the Cocktail Party. I've made quite a few of the recipes and they were marvelous. Read more
Published on May 27, 1998 by Joan Winston

3.0 out of 5 stars Great idea, very let down by delivery
This book has the best of intentions and is in fact a much needed tome on the art of entertaining. It's hard to get good classics like the "Esquire" or... Read more
Published on March 27, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars The "Lounge Culture" handbook of dos and donts
This has to be the definative work on the lounge and cocktail culture of the American 1950's. I am giving this book to all my friends and trying to revive the cocktail party as a... Read more
Published on April 10, 1997

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