Name: In the City
SKU: 60072524
Price: 301.00 ZAR
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Author: John Williams
ISBN: 9781978475038

Type

Physical Book

Author

John Williams

Publisher

Createspace

Language

English

Pages

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.6x14x0.3 cm

Weight

0.09 kg.

ISBN13

9781978475038

Synopsis "In the City"

When I was growing up in the 70s and 80s everything was bland and very dangerous for those who were different or dared to stand out. However, those who were or tried were usually the people fighting for a better future. With their image now diluted, used and abused by chains until the sheep move on to the next image missing the point completely, that mindset is important, alternative venues are not goldfish bowls and minorities are not fashion accessories. Venues are closing down for another property development. The life and soul of parties have been ripped out and replaced with boardroom talk and backstabbing. Gigs finish early, drinkers are monitored. Now, due to those buying very expensive ringside seats you can get dressed up and there's nowhere to go. But boring investors haven't noticed because they are "boring" or not living in the city. Knock down cultural hotspots replace with empty property and you have a ghostly environment. I'm a freak walking in the east end of London or the docks of Cardiff because I am not a spoilt brat and their weapon is, as I stated earlier, to use and abuse culture, background, property, enjoyment and you and me. Money talks but it's grating, annoying and disturbing when there's no passion or pride just pre-judgement and exclusion. Fight the fakes because THEY ARE FIGHTING YOU.

John Williams

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John Williams (1922-1994) was an American writer and professor, known for his literary fiction novels. His most recognized work is Stoner (1965), a novel rediscovered years after its publication and considered one of the great gems of 20th century literature. He is also the author of Butcher’s Crossing (1960), a story set in the American West, and Augustus (1972), a historical novel that earned him the National Book Award.

His austere style and exploration of the human condition have been widely praised. Although he did not achieve great popularity in his lifetime, his literary legacy has grown over time, consolidating him as a cult author in contemporary literature.

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