O, Africa!: A Novel
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.12 (758 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0804138281 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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Conn’s previous novel, P, was chosen as a best book of the summer of 2003 by Salon, Time Out New York, The Oregonian, and Nerve; one of the best books of the year by the Village Voice and the Austin Chronicle; and long-listed as “one of the best books of the millennium (so far!)” by The Millions..
From their roots as sons of Brooklyn immigrants, they have risen to become kings of silent comedy – with the brash, bloviating Micah directing and calling the shots, while his retreating brother skillfully works behind the lens. In the summer of 1928, twin brothers Micah and Izzy Grand are at the pinnacle of their movie-making careers. As the ascent of the talkies looms on the horizon, the brothers’ producer offers them an opportunity that couldn’t be better timed: travel to Africa to compile stock footage of the exotic locales, as well as filming a new comedy in the jungle. But when Micah’s penchant for gambling, and his interracial affair with Rose, a sharp-witted, light-skinned black woman from Harlem, combine to threaten his livelihood and his life, he finds himself in need of a quick escape. Together with an unlikely crew of producer
History aficionados may quibble about the details, but classic film buffs will be enthralled. --Cortney Ophoff . Stretching from New York to Africa to California, Conn sets the stage for the golden age of Hollywood with carefully placed contemporaneous events, then challenges that milieu with anachronistic behavior and dialogue. With Micah directing and Izzy behind the camera, their comedies have been pleasing crowds for years, but in 1928, trouble looms. From Booklist The Grand brothers are known for their silent movies. Ultimately, though, it’s the brothers who will be most changed by their expedition. The result is a satirical, heartbreaking tale of disillusionment and self-discovery that, with its Jewish filmmakers, desegregated liaisons, and homosexual awakening, takes on the state of prejudice both then and now. With these perils lurking at home, their producer sends them to the jungles of central Africa to co
A Carnival Ride, with some caveats Richard Sutton Andrew Lewis Conn's second novel, "O Africa" is affecting in so many ways, from its ever-present Woody Allen-esque humour; it's satiric cover of the silent film industry as sound begins to encroach; its love affair with its various settings; to its cheerfully drawn, highly complicated cast of characters. It is a big, broad read. Equal parts a joyride and downright confounding.Within, are absolute jewels of prose. Paragraphs with s. TChris said The end of silent films. Micah and Izzy Grand are filmmakers in the silent age of Keaton and Chaplin. Their star is Harry Till, the appealing "everyman" of silent film comedy. Sadly for them, the age of silent movies is coming to an end. "Talkies" will soon be the rage, although the Grand brothers' producer assures them that talkies are just a fad.The producer is clearly lacking business sense, which explains his studio's enormous debt. To recover his los. Lynn Ellingwood said Let's Make a Movie!. Loved this book and found it so wonderful! Two brothers, known for their silent films, travel to Africa in 19"Let's Make a Movie!" according to Lynn Ellingwood. Loved this book and found it so wonderful! Two brothers, known for their silent films, travel to Africa in 1928 to film the natives This book reminded me of Ernest Schodesack and Miriam Cooper, two film makers to spent time making silent documentaries in the 20s. Their two greatest films were Chang and Grass in the late 20s. They went on to make The Most Dangerous Game and King Kong for the talkies. Like the real characters, they . 8 to film the natives This book reminded me of Ernest Schodesack and Miriam Cooper, two film makers to spent time making silent documentaries in the "Let's Make a Movie!" according to Lynn Ellingwood. Loved this book and found it so wonderful! Two brothers, known for their silent films, travel to Africa in 1928 to film the natives This book reminded me of Ernest Schodesack and Miriam Cooper, two film makers to spent time making silent documentaries in the 20s. Their two greatest films were Chang and Grass in the late 20s. They went on to make The Most Dangerous Game and King Kong for the talkies. Like the real characters, they . 0s. Their two greatest films were Chang and Grass in the late "Let's Make a Movie!" according to Lynn Ellingwood. Loved this book and found it so wonderful! Two brothers, known for their silent films, travel to Africa in 1928 to film the natives This book reminded me of Ernest Schodesack and Miriam Cooper, two film makers to spent time making silent documentaries in the 20s. Their two greatest films were Chang and Grass in the late 20s. They went on to make The Most Dangerous Game and King Kong for the talkies. Like the real characters, they . 0s. They went on to make The Most Dangerous Game and King Kong for the talkies. Like the real characters, they