The Loud Literary Lamas of New York by Jack Woodford
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Bitter fun, Woodford at peak invective. The target? The book publishing industry at mid-century.
His main advice? Ignore publishers; self-publish.
Whether this advice be good or ill, the contempt and wit and contrarianism sparkle on every page.
If you are interested in writing, in literary culture, or, more generally, in American character, this book by an authentic American character is almost required reading.
Besides, the book is short.
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