Being Cool: The Work of Elmore Leonard by Rzepka, Charles J - 2013-10-01

Johns Hopkins University Press. Used - Very Good. 2013. 0th Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. (Subject: Books).

UsedGood. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.

Johns Hopkins University Press. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Brown cloth hardecover boards with gilt lettering on spine. Hardcover is as new, no condition issues.
DJ has original price; and also is as new, no condition issues.
This work by Charles J. Rzepka is an exciting in-depth look into the life and work of the man who defined "cool" for crime fiction, Elmore leonard. Widely known as the crime fiction writer whose work led to films such as "Get Shorty" and "Out of Sight", elmore Leonard had a special knack for creating "cool" characters. In this book, Charles Rzepka looks at what makes the dope-dealers, bookies, grifters, financial advisors, talent agents, shady attorneys, hookers, models, and crooked cops of Leonard's world cool.
Rzepka delineates the stages and patterns that characterize Leonard's creative evolution; forging an individual writing style immediately recognizable for its voice and rhythm.
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United States: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2013. Hard covers in bright condition with a very good dust jacket. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Johns Hopkins University Press, 2013. First Edition . Cloth. As New/As New. (1st edition, 1st printing) Large, sturdy book, quality purple cloth, very bright gilt lettering on spine, 225 pages including a glossy photo section. DJ glossy beneath mylar, background in shades of lavender with a close-up photo of typewriter head on front and bottom back. DJ and book, both As New.

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