From the moment he arrived in New Mexico in 1964, Gus Blaisdell
(1935-2003) was a legendary presence. Famous in Albuquerque as a
writer, teacher, publisher, editor, and especially as the
proprietor of the Living Batch bookstore, Blaisdell was also a
brilliant critic whose essays influenced readers throughout the
country and across the Atlantic. This long-awaited collection of
Blaisdell's critical writings includes essays on literature, art,
and film, along with moving tributes by some of the distinguished
writers who numbered Blaisdell among their friends. Introductory
essays by philosopher Stanley Cavell and literary critic David
Morris join colleague Ira Jaffe's poignant memoir to provide
perspectives on the man by friends who knew him well. Glimpses of
Blaisdell's vivid personality can be had from the many photographs
included, and the diligently researched chronology compiled by
Nicole Blaisdell Ivey tracks the course of her father's complicated
life.
General
Imprint: |
University of New Mexico Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2012 |
First published: |
September 2012 |
Editors: |
William Peterson
• Nicole Blaisdell Ivey
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 33mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
|
Pages: |
408 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8263-4240-9 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-8263-4240-X |
Barcode: |
9780826342409 |
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