O, Africa! - Hardcover

Conn, Andrew Lewis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0804138281 ISBN 13: 9780804138284

Verlag: HOGARTH PR, 2014

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A rollicking and ambitious novel that recalls Michael Chabon’s The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay and E. L. Doctorow’sRagtime, O, Africa! follows two filmmakers on an unlikely journey, while exploring the complexities of race, class, sexuality, and success in early twentieth century America.

In the summer of 1928, twin brothers Micah and Izzy Grand are at the pinnacle of their movie-making careers. From their roots as sons of Brooklyn immigrants, they have risen to become kings of silent comedy – with the brash, bloviating Micah directing and calling the shots, while his retreating brother skillfully works behind the lens. But when Micah’s penchant for gambling, and his interracial affair with Rose, a sharp-witted, light-skinned black woman from Harlem, combine to threaten his livelihood and his life, he finds himself in need of a quick escape.

As the ascent of the talkies looms on the horizon, the brothers’ producer offers them an opportunity that couldn’t be better timed: travel to Africa to compile stock footage of the exotic locales, as well as filming a new comedy in the jungle. Together with an unlikely crew of producers, stars and hangers-on, the Grands set out for Malwiki, where among the tribesmen they each discover unforeseen truths about themselves, their lovers, and the meaning of the movies.

Moving from the piers of Coney Island to Africa’s veld, and further to the glitter of early Hollywood,O, Africa! is an epic tale of self-discovery, the constraints of history and prejudice, and the stubborn resolve of family and friendship in the face of tragedy.

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Andrew Lewis Conn has written essays, short fiction, and reviews forThe Believer, Film Comment, The Village Voice, Time Out New York, and theIndiana Review among others and attended writers residencies at Yaddo and Ledig House in Hudson, NY. Conn’s previous novel,P, was chosen as a best book of the summer of 2003 by Salon, Time Out New York, The Oregonian,and Nerve; one of the best books of the year by the Village Voice and the Austin Chronicle; and long-listed as “one of the best books of the millennium (so far!)” byThe Millions.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: HOGARTH PR
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0804138281
• ISBN 13: 9780804138284
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 373
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