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The Underbelly (Outspoken Authors)
Gary Phillips
The Underbelly (Outspoken Authors)
Gary Phillips
Providing insight on homelessness, political corruption, and the potential effects of gentrification, this urban noir tells the tough story of Magrady, a semi-homeless Vietnam veteran in Los Angeles. As he searches for a friend who has gone missing from Skid Row and who may be involved in a dangerous scheme, Magrady must deal with take-no-prisoners community organizers, an unflinching cop from his past, frequent flashbacks of war, an elderly sexpot, the drug culture, and the perils of chili cheese fries at midnight. A rollicking interview with the author wherein he discusses ghetto literature, politics, noir and the proletariat, and the unknown future of books, is also included.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | September 1, 2010 |
ISBN13 | 9781604862065 |
Publishers | PM Press |
Pages | 144 |
Dimensions | 123 × 10 × 185 mm · 158 g |
Language | English |
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