"Michener: A Writer's Life" by Stephen J. May 1st/1st HC/DJ 2005

Description: "Michener: A Writer's Life" was written by Stephen J. May and published by the University of Oklahoma Press in Norman, OK in 2005. This is a hardcover, first edition, first printing of this definitive 339-page biography of the acclaimed author, winner of both the Pulitzer Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The book is highlighted by nineteen black-and-white photographs from Michener's life and career. The original price on publication was $29.95. From the dustjacket blurb: “James A. Michener was one of the most beloved storytellers of our time. In lengthy novels, he captivated readers with sweeping historical plots that educated and entertained. “In this first full-length biography of the private as well as the public Michener, Stephen J. May tells how an aspiring writer rose from obscurity to become an international best-selling novelist, winner of both the Pulitzer Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. It is the only book to draw on the author’s complete papers as well as interviews with his friends and associates. The result conveys much about Michener never before revealed in print. “May follows the young Michener from an impoverished Pennsylvania childhood to the Pacific theater of World War II, where he found inspiration for ‘Tales of the South Pacific’, a book that became the basis of the musical ‘South Pacific’ and launched a string of best sellers—including ‘The Source’, ‘Centennial’, ‘Chesapeake’, and ‘The Covenant.’ “May provides insights into Michener’s personal life: his three marriages, his unusual attitude toward money, his unique working methods, and his social and political views. He also reveals the author’s hypersensitivity to criticism, his egotism and vindictiveness, and his failure on some occasions to acknowledge the contributions of his assistants. “Examining Michener’s body of writing in its biographical and cultural contexts, May first describes the creation of each novel and summarizes published reviews; he then assesses the book’s strengths and shortcomings. His close readings underscore Michener’s innovative method of presenting mountains of historical and cultural research in an engaging literary form. And May shows that although Michener’s books featured settings around the world, he maintained a special affection for the American West, believing that what was best in the American character could be found in the early pioneers’ courage, self-reliance, and faith. “This probing biography establishes Michener's place in twentieth-century letters as it offers an unprecedented view of the man behind the typewriter.” The book is in fine, collectible condition, with no torn or bent pages, no scratches, stains or inscriptions, no remainder marks, no price-clipping, no bookplate, no ex-library, no book club edition, no flaws of any sort. It is as new. The dustjacket is in equally fine shape and is protected in a clear and removable archival cover. Please see the photos for a fuller description and author profile.BLK BOX 25 PLEASE SEE THE OTHER TITLES NOW LISTED IN MY EBAY STORE: DISTANT VOYAGE BOOKS PAYPAL PREFERRED Will combine shipping. All items are well packed and are normally mailed within two days of payment being received. My 100% feedback rating is valuable to me. If you are satisfied with a transaction, please leave feedback and I will do the same. Questions welcome. Additional photographs on request.Note: Scrolling through my listings will locate books in these and many other categories:Animals; Art & Architecture; Biography; Children’s; Collecting & Collectibles; Entertainment, Film & Theater; Fiction; Food & Drink; Gardening; History; Military; Music; Natural History; Nautical; Photography; Science & Technology; Travel; Space; Sports; Transportation. New Listings added almost daily.

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