Jewish Noir: Contemporary Tales of Crime and Other Dark Deeds - Softcover

Kenneth Wishnia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1629631116 ISBN 13: 9781629631110

Publisher: PM Press, 2015

Synopsis

EDITED BY THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE FILOMENA BUSCARSELA SERIES

A unique collection of all-new stories by Jewish and non-Jewish literary and genre writers.

JEWISH NOIR is a unique collection of all-new stories by Jewish and non-Jewish literary and genre writers, including numerous award-winning authors such as Marge Piercy, Harlan Ellison, S.J. Rozan, Nancy Richler, Moe Prager (Reed Farrel Coleman), Wendy Hornsby, Charles Ardai and Kenneth Wishnia.

The stories explore such issues as the Holocaust and its long-term effects on subsequent generations, anti-Semitism in the mid- and late-20th century United States and the dark side of the Diaspora (e.g., the decline of revolutionary fervour, the passing of generations, the Golden Ghetto, etc.). The stories in this collection also include many 'teachable moments' about the history of prejudice, and the contradictions of ethnic identity and assimilation into American society.

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Jewish Noir is a unique collection of all-new stories by Jewish and non-Jewish literary and genre writers. The stories explore such issues as the Holocaust and its long-term effects on later generations, anti-Semitism in the mid- and late-20th century United States and the dark side of the Diaspora (the decline of revolutionary fervour, the passing of generations, the Golden Ghetto, etc). The stories in this collection also include many teachable moments about the history of prejudice and the contradictions of ethnic identity and assimilation into American society.

Review

"Editor Wishnia offers readers a first-rate collection of short stories dealing with traditional noir subject matter and tone but offering Jewish variations on the theme...A fine anthology, true to both the noir frame and the Jewish theme." --Booklist

"32 stories by 32 writers, all acclaimed for their talents, makes this a very desirable book for the lover of noir in all its fascinating varieties." --Jewish Book Council

"Definitely an anthology to wrap your senses around." --New Pages

"Truly, the majority of these stories are dark and disturbing on a psychological level. Fans of horror may enjoy this new genre, and a reader doesn't need to be Jewish to enjoy the tales within." --New York Journal of Books

"A wonderful collection of short stories with the bleakest, blackest of noir feel about them all. Highly recommended." --Promoting Crime Fiction

"Every reader will have his or her favorites, but this anthology is heartrending and spine-chilling in its entirety." --Library Journal

"In Jewish Noir, finally, the reader can see a whole range of Jewish writers unleashing the violent fantasies that lurk in their ids." --Tablet Magazine

About this edition

• Publisher: PM Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1629631116
• ISBN 13: 9781629631110
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 448