Fame and Obscurity by Gay Talese. [Photo/Agencies]

Fame and Obscurity

Author: Gay Talese

Fame and Obscurity is a book by bestselling author Gay Talese. In it, he shares the lives of fascinating men and women - Frank Sinatra, Joe DiMaggio, Manhattan mobsters, Bowery bums, and many others - who defined the US spirit and lead its nationals to an understanding of themselves.

What they say:

"Fascinating . . . Poignant."

-- The Wall Street Journal