About this title: Brian Howard was expected to become one of the leading authors of his generation, but instead he became a secondary character in the books of others. Marie-Jaqueline Lancaster's biography makes him -- at last -- the protagonist of his own highly entertaining story. Packed with dishy reminiscences and extracts from Howard's letters and writings, this book details the outrageous parties, stunts, and confrontations that were second-nature to this ne'er-do-well. Chronicling 30 years of waste and dereliction, Lancaster captures a prototypical gay literary life, perfect for anyone curious about gay ...
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Description: New. Brian Howard was expected to become one of the leading authors of his generation, but instead he became a secondary character in the books of others. Marie-Jaqueline Lancaster's biography makes him--at last--the protagonist of his own highly ente... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Timewell Press
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9781857252118ISBN:185725211X
Description: New. This biography is both an unusual document of the period between the two World Wars and a study of its most brilliant failure. read more
Description: New. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. ISBN10: 185725211X. read more
Edition: 1st (scarce)
Binding: Hardbound
Publisher: Anthony Blond Ltd., London
Date Published: 1968
Description: Very Good in Very Good, mylar-protected dustjacket. 8vo, 639 pp., Slightest wear. Introduction by Maurice Richardson. Described by Evelyn Waugh as "mad, bad and dangerous to know, " Brian Howard had enormous talent but achieved very little. He was an American at Eton, member of an extravagant social set in the 1920s, anti-Nazi and literary critic in the 1930s, aircraftman during WWII, and in the end, a quarrelsome drunk. The books consists of Howard's own writings and reminisences and writings ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Anthony Blond, London
Date Published: 1968
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Light edgewear to dustjacket. 639 pages. A 3.5"x1" piece of paper is adhered to front endpaper with a purple signature on it reading "Brian Howard". Cannot verify if this is authentic. read more
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