This work, the first of a projected four-volume memoir, is the story of the author's relationship with two cousins - Johnny and Garth. It explores the influences of these two very different people on the author as he grew up in Port Elizabeth. It also describes Fugard's parents and his experiences in the Jubilee Residential Hotel run by his mother in the early 1940s. This memoir reveals the influences which have fuelled Fugard's creativity from its earliest days and have shaped the direction and nature of his work.
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This work, the first of a projected four-volume memoir, is the story of the author's relationship with two cousins - Johnny and Garth. It explores the influences of these two very different people on the author as he grew up in Port Elizabeth. It also describes Fugard's parents and his experiences in the Jubilee Residential Hotel run by his mother in the early 1940s. This memoir reveals the influences which have fuelled Fugard's creativity from its earliest days and have shaped the direction and nature of his work.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Illustrated with numerous family photos, this memoir examines the author's life from his earliest childhood memories throught his days as an accomplished playwright. Non-price clipped dj has gum mark on back over barcode, else fine. Pages are clean & free from markings. Binding is tight.
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New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 144 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Book. 8vo. Signed by Author(s) Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 152 (2) pp, foreword, Family Photo; Johnnie; Garth; Epilogue; glossary with b&w illustrations throughout. First American Edition, 1997. Inscribed by the Author on the Title Page. "Harold Athol Lanigan Fugard (born 11 June 1932) is a South African playwright, novelist, actor, and director who writes in English. He is best known for his political plays opposing the system of apartheid and for the 2005 Academy Award-winning film of his novel Tsotsi, directed by Gavin Hood. Fugard is an adjunct professor of playwriting, acting and directing in the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of California, San Diego." Not Price Clipped. Only the faintest wear to dj, else, Pristine, no wear. Clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or marginalia. Blrick-red cloth with silver lettering to front board and spine.
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Fine in Fine jacket. First American edition. Fine in a very slightly soiled, fine dustwrapper. Signed by the author. Memoir by the acclaimed South African playwright.