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American Skin Tpb: A Novel by Don De Grazia (English) Paperback Book
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Touchstone
ISBN-10
0684862220
ISBN-13
9780684862224
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1179454
Product Key Features
Book Title
American Skin : a Novel
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Thrillers / Crime, Urban, General, Action & Adventure
Publication Year
2000
Genre
Fiction
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
10.3 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
99-048500
Reviews
Jim Carrollauthor of The Basketball Diaries This book deals with a particularly American subject in a manner that has not been done before. The writing is fast, tough and beautiful., Hubert Selby Jr.author ofLast Exit to BrooklynIt's a terrific book and De Grazia is a wonderful writer....Beautifully narrated....perfectly balanced., Jim Carrollauthor ofThe Basketball DiariesThis book deals with a particularly American subject in a manner that has not been done before. The writing is fast, tough and beautiful., Hubert Selby Jr. author of Last Exit to Brooklyn It's a terrific book and De Grazia is a wonderful writer....Beautifully narrated....perfectly balanced., Carolyn Chuteauthor ofThe Beans of Egypt, MaineIt is the American story American literature is not complete without. In fact, without Alex Verdi's story, American literature is a lie., Laurence O'Toole London Independent ("Independent Choice" top recommendation)At first sight De Grazia's novel seems inspired by gang movies like The Wild One to Rumblefish. Thoughts of Huckleberry Finn soon arise; also, far deeper links to the epics of Homer., Hubert Selby Jr.author of Last Exit to Brooklyn It's a terrific book and De Grazia is a wonderful writer....Beautifully narrated....perfectly balanced., Laurence O'Toole London Independent ("Independent Choice" top recommendation) At first sight De Grazia's novel seems inspired by gang movies like The Wild One to Rumblefish. Thoughts of Huckleberry Finn soon arise; also, far deeper links to the epics of Homer., Carolyn Chuteauthor of The Beans of Egypt, Maine It is the American story American literature is not complete without. In fact, without Alex Verdi's story, American literature is a lie., Jim Carroll author of The Basketball Diaries This book deals with a particularly American subject in a manner that has not been done before. The writing is fast, tough and beautiful., Maggie Estep author of Soft Maniacs Don De Grazia writes like a lyrical bulldozer, relentless and gorgeous at once., Carolyn Chute author of The Beans of Egypt, Maine It is the American story American literature is not complete without. In fact, without Alex Verdi's story, American literature is a lie., Maggie Estepauthor ofSoft ManiacsDon De Grazia writes like a lyrical bulldozer, relentless and gorgeous at once., Laurence O'TooleLondon Independent("Independent Choice" top recommendation)At first sight De Grazia's novel seems inspired by gang movies likeThe Wild One to Rumblefish.Thoughts ofHuckleberry Finnsoon arise; also, far deeper links to the epics of Homer., Maggie Estepauthor of Soft Maniacs Don De Grazia writes like a lyrical bulldozer, relentless and gorgeous at once.
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
813/.54
Synopsis
American Skin was first published in the United Kingdom to resounding acclaim after the author used his last seventy-five dollars to make an unsolicited submission to the publisher of the Scottish beats, whose work he admired. It is a timeless story about a young man's coming-of-age as well as a stunning portrait of the class and racial tensions that pervade our society. Alex Verdi is on the lam, fleeing from the police who have arrested his parents on drug charges and want him for questioning. Traveling to Chicago, he joins a multiracial group of anti-Nazi skinheads and embarks on an odyssey that takes him from the city's embattled streets to an Army boot camp to Northwestern's plush campus, and finally lands him amid the horrors of maximum-security prison. In this intense and gripping debut, Don De Grazia confirms his stature as a young writer of uncommon seriousness and consummate artistry., American Skinwas first published in the United Kingdom to resounding acclaim after the author used his last seventy-five dollars to make an unsolicited submission to the publisher of the Scottish beats, whose work he admired. It is a timeless story about a young man's coming-of-age as well as a stunning portrait of the class and racial tensions that pervade our society.Alex Verdi is on the lam, fleeing from the police who have arrested his parents on drug charges and want him for questioning. Traveling to Chicago, he joins a multiracial group of anti-Nazi skinheads and embarks on an odyssey that takes him from the city's embattled streets to an Army boot camp to Northwestern's plush campus, and finally lands him amid the horrors of maximum-security prison.In this intense and gripping debut, Don De Grazia confirms his stature as a young writer of uncommon seriousness and consummate artistry.
LC Classification Number
PS3554.E11158A84
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- e***_ (16)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseSeller handles a massive inventory so I give them grace on the slow processing and shipping. They were very communicative and prompt with their response when I messaged in asking about it. Book was in good condition as described. Small ding on the page edges which wasn't mentioned, but that's fairly common even at your typical book store. Still a good value and I'd buy from them again.
- r***r (2963)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBook arrived today, 2 days before deadline given by the seller. Well-packaged & in good condition. Price was very competitive, & the book was accurately listed. Great communication. I appreciate the seller getting back to me when I was having trouble tracking the book's delivery progress. Apparently there were 2 different tracking numbers - one in Canada & the other in the U.S., since it was initially shipped from Canada. Thank you very much for your quick response & helpful information.Rethinking Investing: A Very Short Guide to Very Long-Term Investing by Charles (#396183075510)