Author: SALLIS, JAMES (1944-)
Title: Chester Himes : a Life / James Sallis
Description: New York : Walker & Co. 2001. First Edition. 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.ISBN: 0802713629. Weight in Kg appr.:

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