It Happened in Boston? (Modern Library) - Softcover

Russell Henry Greenan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0812970667 ISBN 13: 9780812970661

Publisher: Modern Library Inc, 2003

Synopsis

Since 1917 The Modern Library prides itself as The modern Library of the world s Best Books . Its paperback series feature treasured classics, major translations of great works, and rediscoveries of keen literary and historical merit. Featuring introductions by leading writers, stunning translations, scholarly endnotes and reading group guides. Production values emphasize superior quality and readability. Competitive prices, coupled with exciting cover design make these an ideal gift to be cherished by the avid reader. First published by Random House in 1968, Russell H. Greenan s It Happened in Boston? is the story of a brilliantly talented, unbalanced artist who strives to meet God face-to-face in order to destroy Him. It is a magic spell of a book phantasmagoric, lushly written, full of unforgettable characters and brilliant twists of plot, writes Jonathan Lethem in his Introduction. With a vivid depiction of the art world and a breathtaking narrative that incorporates forgery, time travel, and murder, Greenan s hilarious and disturbing debut novel now an underground cult classic is ripe for rediscovery

About this title

About the Author

Russell H. Greenan, on his way to becoming a novelist, grew up in the Bronx, served in the navy, sold industrial engines, and ran several curio shops in the Boston area. His thirteen novels include The Secret Life of Algernon Pendleton and The Bric-a-Brac Man. Jonathan Lethem is the author of six novels, including Motherless Brooklyn, which won the National Book Critics Circle Award, and The Fortress of Solitude

From the Back Cover

First published by Random House in 1968, Russell H. Greenan's "It Happened in Boston? is the story of a brilliantly talented, unbalanced artist who strives to meet God face-to-face in order to destroy Him. It is "a magic spell of a book--phantasmagoric, lushly written, full of unforgettable characters and brilliant twists of plot," writes Jonathan Lethem in his Introduction. With a vivid depiction of the art world and a breathtaking narrative that incorporates forgery, time travel, and murder, Greenan's hilarious and disturbing debut novel--now an underground cult classic--is ripe for rediscovery.

Edition details

• Publisher: Modern Library Inc
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0812970667
• ISBN 13: 9780812970661
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304