Crunden, Robert M.

Body and Soul: The Making of American Modernism with: Ephemera

ISBN: 0465014844
New York, NY, USA: Basic Books, 2000. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. “Body and Soul conveys the energy and bravery of modernism as it took root in America. Crunden resurrects its adventurous pioneers – the composers, musicians, critics, poets, gallery owners, painters and patrons – with all their charm and quirks. His approach is fresh and original; we feel that he was there at the scene, a first-hand witness to the creative ferment and an intimate of the key players. This is a witty, courageous, colorful and highly informative book.” (Nicholas Fox Weber, back cover dustjacket) The third book from Fulbright scholar Robert M. Crunden [1940-1999] examining “American culture as it struggled to deal with the forces of modernity,” as Crunden puts it in the introduction. Crunden received a doctorate in history from Harvard University and taught History and American Studies at the University of Texas at Austin for more than 30 years. From the collection of Laurence Goldstein (1943-2023), poet, editor, and professor in the University of Michigan Department of English Language and Literature. This is a review copy with accompanying indicator sheet. Hardcover in unclipped dust jacket. First edition, first printing as indicated by number sequence on copyright page. Book is in very fine condition with only very light scratching to textblock. Dust jacket is in very fine condition with light scratching and rubbing to front, back covers & spine; a few tiny bumps, creases at edges and corners of same & flaps. Very Fine. [Item #8062]

Price: $60.00