Seldom Disappointed: A Memoir - Couverture souple

Hillerman, Tony

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0060505869 ISBN 13 : 9780060505868

Editeur : Harper Perennial, 2002

Synopsis

Seldom Disappointed This is a splendid memoir, an affectionate and unvarnished recollection of the life of one of America's best-loved writers today. Beginning with his upbringing in Depression-era Oklahoma, this book spans Hillerman's tour of duty in France in World War II, his newspaper career, and his now legendary entry into publishing. Photo inserts. Full description

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur :

Tony Hillerman (1925–2008), an Albuquerque, New Mexico, resident since 1963, was the author of 29 books, including the popular 18-book mystery series featuring Navajo police officers Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn, two non-series novels, two children’s books, and nonfiction works. He had received every major honor for mystery fiction; awards ranging from the Navajo Tribal Council's commendation to France 's esteemed Grand prix de litterature policiere. Western Writers of America honored him with the Wister Award for Lifetime achievement in 2008. He served as president of the prestigious Mystery Writers of America, and was honored with that group’s Edgar Award and as one of mystery fiction’s Grand Masters. In 2001, his memoir, Seldom Disappointed, won both the Anthony and Agatha Awards for best nonfiction.

Revue de presse :

“A warmly old-fashioned reminiscence from the dean of the American regional mystery.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“Hillerman reveals the real author...a great yarn.” (Denver Post, Glenn Griffin)

“[Tony Hillerman] commits his own world--and his optimist’s attitude--to the page.” (NY Daily News)

“A splendid and disarming remembrance of things past.” (The New York Times Book Review)

“Man of mysteries seldom disappoints.” (Chicago Tribune)

“Seldom Disappointed is no disappointment...an amazing reporter’s eye at work.” (Fort Worth Star-Telegram, John Sandford)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Harper Perennial
• Date d'édition: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0060505869
• ISBN 13: 9780060505868
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 368