Chester Himes : a Life / James Sallis
2001, First Edition. New York : Walker & Co. Chester Himes: A Life is the definitive biography of the man and acclaimed writer James Sallis eloquently explores this one man's struggle against terrible odds - against his own life, time and temperament, and against demons within and without - and the writing that emerged, partly in consequence, partly in abreaction. Weaving together known facts, dissecting the fictions, Sallis casts new and clear light onto the contradictions, self-interrogations and misdirections that make Himes such an enigmatic and elusive subject. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new ; 368 pages; Description: xiv, 368 p. , [8] p. Of plates : ill. ; 24 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. [335]-336) and index. Subjects: Himes, Chester B. , 1909-1984. Novelists, African-American--20th century--Biography. Item #38359
ISBN: 0802713629
Price: €9.95