Alison Mills Newman
Francisco
Francisco
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Alison Mills Newman's novel "Francisco" is a first-person account of a young actress and musician's disillusionment with Hollywood success, featuring a free-spirited life with her filmmaker lover and involvement in the 1970s Black Arts Movement. It celebrates the workings of a positive, alive life that is good value, quality, care, truth, and the gift of art for the survival of the human heart.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 24 March 2023
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Alison Mills Newman's groundbreaking and genre-defying novel has been long out of print and elusive, making it a sought-after treasure for readers. Described as a "fluently funky mix of standard and nonstandard English," Francisco is a captivating first-person account that delves into the disillusionment of a young actress and musician as she navigates the treacherous waters of Hollywood success. Through her wildly original and vivid voice, the reader is transported on a journey of a free-spirited life, filled with adventures, cherished relationships, and her involvement in the vibrant 1970s Black Arts Movement. The novel celebrates the essence of a positive, alive life, encompassing love, friendship, profound conversations, lively parties, and the joyous dance of existence. It is a testament to the power of art as a means of sustaining the human heart and a testament to Newman's exceptional storytelling abilities.
Alison Mills Newman's groundbreaking and genre-defying novel has been long out of print and elusive, making it a sought-after treasure for readers. Described as a "fluently funky mix of standard and nonstandard English," Francisco is a captivating first-person account that delves into the disillusionment of a young actress and musician as she navigates the treacherous waters of Hollywood success. Through her wildly original and vivid voice, the reader is transported on a journey of a free-spirited life, filled with adventures, cherished relationships, and her involvement in the vibrant 1970s Black Arts Movement. The novel celebrates the essence of a positive, alive life, encompassing love, friendship, profound conversations, lively parties, and the joyous dance of existence. It is a testament to the power of art as a means of sustaining the human heart and a testament to Newman's exceptional storytelling abilities.
Weight: 152g
Dimension: 129 x 203 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780811232395
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