Amis & Son by Neil Powell

Ref: 12429	Amis & Son
Author	Neil Powell	Published: London, Macmillan, 2008
First edition, first printing. Fine in fine dustjacket. A joint biography of Kingsley and Martin Amis. ("I am pretty sure Powell's book is not one that Martin could like, but it has something of what powell calls kingsley's "engaging verbal fluency and wit". It makes plain the unusually close affection father and son felt for one another, which they showed openly, whatever their differences. It is never dull, not even for those who are already familiar with the source material. For those who aren't, Powell provides an excellent introduction to Amis and son, full of empathy and perception and challenging conclusions. It has plenty of life, and is - to use an old-fashioned term - very decent." Anthony Thwaite, The Guardian, 31/05/08).
Price: £ 20.00

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