Combining the incisive pen of a newspaperman and the
compassionate soul of a poet, Mike Royko became a Chicago
institution--in Jimmy Breslin's words, "the best journalist of his
time." "Early Royko: Up Against It in Chicago" will restore to
print the legendary columnist's earliest writings, which chronicle
1960s Chicago with the moral vision, ironic sense, and razor-sharp
voice that would remain Royko's trademark.
This collection of early columns from the "Chicago Daily News"
ranges from witty social commentary to politically astute satire.
Some of the pieces are falling-down funny and others are tenderly
nostalgic, but all display Royko's unrivaled skill at using humor
to tell truth to power. From machine politicians and gangsters to
professional athletes, from well-heeled Chicagoans to down-and-out
hoodlums, no one escapes Royko's penetrating gaze--and resounding
judgment. "Early Royko "features a memorable collection of
characters, including such well-known figures as Hugh Hefner, Mayor
Richard J. Daley, and Dr. Martin Luther King. But these boldfaced
names are juxtaposed with Royko's beloved lesser knowns from the
streets of Chicago: Mrs. Peak, Sylvester "Two-Gun Pete" Washington,
and Fats Boylermaker, who gained fame for leaning against a corner
light pole from 2 a.m. Saturday until noon Sunday, when his
neighborhood tavern reopened for business.
Accompanied by a foreword from Rick Kogan, this new edition will
delight Royko's most ardent fans and capture the hearts of a new
generation of readers. As Kogan writes, "Early Royko" "will remind
us how a remarkable relationship began--Chicago and Royko, Royko
and Chicago--and how it endures."
General
Imprint: |
University of Chicago Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2010 |
First published: |
May 2010 |
Authors: |
Mike Royko
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Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
232 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-226-73077-6 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-226-73077-8 |
Barcode: |
9780226730776 |
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