A Day in the Night of America

by Kevin Coyne

A look at the more than seven million Americans who work the night shift, from Federal Express pilots to Nevada prostitutes

316 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

Kevin Coyne was a singer, composer, writer and painter. The former Virgin Records "anti-star" was born January 27th 1944 in Derby, UK; he died in his adopted home of Nuremberg, Germany, December 2nd 2004.

"A national treasure who keeps getting better"

Reviews

[Christopher White · Rating 5 out of 5]

Night workers of the world, Unite!

[Burt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Years ago, I found a remaindered copy of this one and read it. It’s one of the few books that I’ve read that has stuck with me through the years. The idea was simple - Coyne would travel the U.S. from east coast to Alaska and report on the culture of night at every stop.

He focuses on people who work at night and relates their experiences. While his prose meanders at times, there are some real gems here. I recommend A Day in the Night of America.

[Maja Teref · Rating 5 out of 5]

My husband and I happened to be staying at the author’s house through VRBO. We came across this book and read only parts of it so I have not completely read this book. The accounts about Gloucester fisherman and Dunkin’ Donuts University are incredible. He’s such a great writer!

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wouldn't have thought you could fill 300 pages about people who work the night shift but there are way more night jobs than I thought. Fascinating book.