James M. Cain and the American Authors' Authority by Richard Fine.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- Features
- Dust Jacket
- ISBN
- 9780292740242
- Book Title
- James M. Cain and the American Authors' Authority
- Book Series
- American Studies Ser.
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publication Year
- 1992
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Genre
- Literary Criticism, Performing Arts, Language Arts & Disciplines, History
- Topic
- Authorship, United States / 20th Century, Mystery & Detective, American / General, Subjects & Themes / Politics, Film / History & Criticism
- Item Weight
- 28 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 304 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Texas Press
ISBN-10
0292740247
ISBN-13
9780292740242
eBay Product ID (ePID)
89331
Product Key Features
Book Title
James M. Cain and the American Authors' Authority
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1992
Topic
Authorship, United States / 20th Century, Mystery & Detective, American / General, Subjects & Themes / Politics, Film / History & Criticism
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Literary Criticism, Performing Arts, Language Arts & Disciplines, History
Book Series
American Studies Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight
28 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN
91-046895
Reviews
...by rescuing the AAA from obscurity and exploring its significance, Fine has performed a useful service for scholars interested in writers and books in modern America., Begun as a movement to assure American writers of their rights to their own intellectual properties, the American Authors' Authority disintegrated after charges that it was a Communist plot. . . Fine has written a reliable, immensely detailed account of how James M. Cain became point man for the movement, and how it polarized writers--all writers in the country--into a New York versus California dichotomy that is a useful index to American culture of the time.
Dewey Decimal
813/.52
Synopsis
In 1946 novelist and screenwriter Cain proposed that all professional writers should organize into a single cartel that would secure a fairer return on their work from publishers and producers. Though the AAA movement collapsed by the end of the year, Fine's rich history of its failure reveals much
LC Classification Number
PS3505.A3113Z66 1992
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- c***l (68)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI would VERY HIGHLY reccomend this seller as she seems to be very motivated selling here on Ebay and seems to, through her selling, care about the people she is selling to on Ebay and most likely Sharon Books! The book was EXTRAORDINARILY well packaged when shipped and was shipped very promptly! The item came just as described and the value of the item was VERY well worth it!Sunday or Sabbath: Which Should Christians Observe? John R. Rice, 1943 (#126226004863)
- m***_ (317)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe seller shipped the book quickly. The book was well protected (something I definitely appreciate). Shipping was tracked for added security. The book was in excellent (new like) condition just as advertised. I had no problem comunicating with the seller. All in all it was a terrific buying experience hence my positive feedback to the seller.
- b***b (121)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat condition hard-to-find book at a great price! Quick shipping and very well packaged! Excellent seller! A+++