1929

Turner, Frederick W.; Turner, Frederick

ISBN 10: 1582432651 / ISBN 13: 9781582432656

Published by Counterpoint, 2003

Seller Inventory # 1582432651-2-20511349

Synopsis:

Celebrated jazz artist Bix Beiderbecke recounts his early jams at the Caponed-controlled Blue Lantern Casino, grueling cross-country tours with Paul Whiteman's "Symphonic Jazz" orchestra, disastrous efforts to make a first all-color talkie musical, experiences during the stock market crash, and dying attempt to audit his life's work. A first novel. 50,000 first printing.

Review: "Frederick Turner's 1929 would be one of the most remarkable novels published in any year of our time. I found the book a stunning performance of grand dimension. The writing is beautifully controlled and elegant, giving ever greater tension to the often lurid and violent contents. Historically, I can think of no finer portrait of an American artist and his times."

Bibliographic Details

Title: 1929
Publisher: Counterpoint
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good