Almost Famous.

The article focuses on the cultural renaissance of 1970s New York City, beyond icons such as Andy Warhol, highlighting lesser-known figures such as Robert Mapplethorpe's mentor Sam Wagstaff and others. Topics include the city's financial crisis, societal challenges, and the vibrant artistic scene amidst economic decline and social upheaval, as portrayed in Guy Trebay's memoir "Do Something: Coming of Age Amid the Glitter and Doom of '70s New York."