Hemingway by Boris Vejdovsky

Hemingway by Boris Vejdovsky

A loving homage to one of America's greatest writers.

July 2, 2011, marks the 50th anniversary of the tragic death of Ernest Hemingway. The year will also see the release of two documentaries about the famed writer.

In this first-ever tribute to her grandfather, Mariel opens the family album to reveal all aspects of the man. More than 350 carefully selected photographs show a childhood filled with harbingers of the future -- the five-year-old fishing, the 16-year-old writing, the wounded soldier, the young groom -- and an adult life of success and failure -- journalist, serial husband, prize-winning author, big-game hunter, Papa Hemingway, foul-mouthed drinker, self-idealized hero.

A compelling 40,000-word narrative gives chronological details and adds fascinating context to the photos. What influenced Hemingway's writing? Who were the important figures in his life? Why was he compelled to write? Was he as confident as he presented himself to be?

Hemingway: A Life in Pictures surveys the touchstones of a celebrated life to reveal the character, dreams and disappointments of one of America's greatest writers.

Ernest Hemingway admirers will certainly be interested in this pictorial biography of his life, interests, and travels--Book News (10/01/2012) [The book] is a treat, especially if you're an admirer of this great American novelist and short-story writer.--Canadian Jewish News (01/05/2012) A handsome collection of 350 photos culled in part from the family archives reveals both the ordinary, everyday world as well as the spectacular arc of exploits that created the legend of Ernest Hemingway, the great American author who committed suicide in 1961. Deep-sea fisherman, big-game hunter, boxer, soldier, adventurer, family man (co-author Mariel is his granddaughter), Hemingway was one of the literary world's most iconic figures, and this fascinating tribute gives readers an inside look at the man whose fabled achievements extended far beyond the printed page.-- (01/15/2012) Hemingway's star has risen again and for those who love Papa, here's a trip through his colourful life, from America to Europe and its battlefields and Paris, Africa and its hunts, the Caribbean and its fishing, as well as his books, his women, his journalism and his lust for life. Heckuva book.-- (12/17/2011) Personally, I've never been a big Hemingway fan; nevertheless, the informative text and candid photos in this book succeeded in making even me feel connected to the man. Learning about--and seeing--his domineering mother and Puritanical, repressed father, for example, helped me understand why he grew into the person he became. And his childhood idolization of Teddy Roosevelt certainly explains a lot about him, too! Devotees of Hemingway will undoubtedly appreciate the treasure trove of previously unseen photos in this engaging tribute to an American literary icon.-- (12/07/2011) This handsome coffee-table book filled with photographs of its subject is arranged thematically rather than chronologically. The themes...reflect those that Hemingway himself turned to in his books: war, bullfighting, hunting, women, and his travels. This thematic style doesn't detract from the beauty and enlightening nature of the photographs.... Most of the photographs have been published before, but others will be a new treat to those familiar with his life and work. New and veteran Hemingway fans will definitely enjoy this book. A good complement, of course, for anyone reading Hemingway's works.-- (02/15/2012) Vejdovsky takes readers on a guided tour of the literary legend's life and career via this remarkable collection of candid snapshots.... Images of a young Hemingway dressed as a girl and a copy of an article that appeared in his hometown paper that praised his bravery in combat during WWI for wounds he never received are just a few of the artifacts included. Arranged chronologically, readers are able to walk through the writer's life, gaining greater insight into Ernest Hemingway as a man as well as a writer.-- (11/25/2011) A must get for any fans of the man, writer and legend!--Barry Levine"National Enquirer" (12/27/2011)

Mariel Hemingway, the famed novelist Ernest Hemingway's granddaughter, was born into the spotlight. She made her feature film debut in Lipstick when she was just thirteen years old, and she became famous in her own right. Hemingway received an Oscar nomination for her appearance in Woody Allen's film Manhattan three years later, when she was sixteen years old. She's currently an actress, model, yoga instructor, mother of two adolescent daughters, and one of the most outspoken advocates for holistic and balanced living.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781554079469
ISBN 10	1554079462
Title	Hemingway
Author	Boris Vejdovsky
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Firefly Books Ltd
Year published	2021-04-28
Number of pages	207
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.