Cornell Woolrich--First You Dream, Then You Die
Cornell Woolrich was called the Poe of the 20th century and the poet of its shadows. He lived a life of such deep despair and terror that he could do nothing with its experiences but put them between... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0892962976
ISBN13:9780892962976
Release Date:January 1988
Publisher:Mysterious Press
Length:613 Pages
Weight:2.85 lbs.
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Cornell Woolrich - Man of Mystery.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Well researched glimpse into Woolrich's complete works. A fascinating look at the mystery and pulp publishing field from the late 20's to the 70's. Woolrich tended to be reclusive and not always factual in recounting his life, so Nevins Jr. can only speculate on Woolrich's approach in writing, his personal life and family history. It is a very enjoyable read becuase of the way Nevens ties in Woolrich's main obsessions - the fear of annihilation, fear of losing loved ones, the feeling of the utter lonliness of the universe, and the certainty of randomness of fate - with all of his works - and finds worthy moments even in the tawdriest of Woolrich's pulp shorts (e.g. Vampire's Honeymoon).
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