Discover the essence of 20th-century Americana in this extraordinary collection of flash fiction and illustrations. Perfect for lovers of American literature, this book masterfully captures the gritty, vibrant spirit of everyday life through wry slice-of-life vignettes. Each page is filled with carefully crafted prose and moodily crosshatched, noir-inflected illustrations that take you on a journey through jazz clubs, pool halls, ballparks, and more. Celebrate the complexity of human experience with characters like roughed-up boxers, bleary gamblers, rowdy winos, and philosophical rail-riders. This unique collection, encompassing both powerful narratives and striking black and white illustrations, is a must-have for anyone interested in the cultural touchstones that shape our society. Featuring 272 pages of engaging content, this brand new item is published by W W Norton & Company and captures the hardscrabble underbelly of Americana with style. Ideal for art lovers and those who appreciate the depth of storytelling. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781683961925
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 272


Description:


A collection of flash fiction and illustrations celebrating the hardscrabble underbelly of Americana.
In this book, Lane remasters milieus, attitudes, and cultural touchstones of the 20th century: wry slice-of-life vignettes are depicted in moodily crosshatched, noir-inflected drawings. Jazz clubs and pool halls, ballparks and graveyards, casinos and coffeehouses, back alleys and bus stops are populated by roughed-up boxers, bleary gamblers, rowdy winos, philosophical rail-riders, acrobatic fire-swallowers, and femme fatales - woven together into a uniquely designed collection of images and prose. Black & white illustrations throughout.