Was by Geoff Ryman

Was by Geoff Ryman

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Dorothy, orphaned in the 1870s, goes to live with her Aunty Em and Uncle Henry. Baby Frances sings with her family on stage in the 1920s. From the settling of the West and the heyday of the studios, to the metropolis of modern Los Angeles, this book follows the development of the USA.

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Was by Geoff Ryman

Back by popular demand. Ryman's most accomplished novel to date. Was is the story of orphan Dorothy who goes to live in Kansas with Aunty Em and Uncle Henry. Was is the story of Baby Frances, who grows up to be a famous movie star, adored the world over. Was is the story of Jonathan who sees his first movie on television in November 1956. It will haunt him for the rest of his life. Was is the story of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the story of all our childhoods, of how America grew from the settling of the West to the glittering megalopolis of modern Los Angeles, like a child, from innocence to maturity.
'Enthralling' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Forceful and resonant' NEW YORK TIMES 'Staggeringly original and profound' TIME OUT 'The book and the characters will haunt you' DAILY MAIL
Geoff Ryman was born in Canada, but now lives in London. He is the author of many highly praised novels, including, most recently, 253.
SKU Non disponible
ISBN 13 9780586091791
ISBN 10 0586091793
Titre Was
Auteur Geoff Ryman
État Non disponible
Type de reliure Paperback
Éditeur HarperCollins Publishers
Année de publication 1993-06-30
Nombre de pages 368
Note de couverture La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
Note Non disponible