Very Important People - by Ashley Mears

The book "Very Important People" takes readers on a captivating journey inside the exclusive global nightclub and party circuit, revealing the intricate economy of beauty, status, and money that lies behind these spectacular displays of wealth and leisure.

Written by a sociologist and former fashion model, this narrative provides an insider's perspective on how clubs and restaurants pay promoters to recruit beautiful young women to their venues in order to attract men and get them to spend huge sums in the ritual of bottle service.

These "girls" enhance the status of the men and enrich club owners, exchanging their bodily capital for as little as free drinks and a chance to party with men who are rich or aspire to be.

However, these women are regarded as worthless as long-term relationship prospects, and their bodies are constantly assessed against men's money.

This book unveils the troubling realities behind moneyed leisure in an age of record economic disparity.