Overview
Buckle up and enjoy a rollicking ride with Bernard and ""Cool Kate,"" his unflappable wife, on a memorable trip behind the scenes at diverse places such as corporate boardrooms, The Paris Review, and the FBI, with jaunts to Hollywood and the Hamptons and points in between. Watch for the bold-faced names as you rove through Manhattan, from the staid and proper 21 Club to dining with the stars at Elaine's. Marvel at the challenges confronting Bernard as publisher of The Paris Review, while mixing with New York's literati, including Norman Mailer, Truman Capote, Gore Vidal, and George Plimpton. Shiver with Bernard's ""Butterflies"" as he struggles to balance his day job surveilling top hoods under the watchful eye of J. Edgar Hoover with his nighttime frolics as an arriviste among Manhattan's haute monde. Hang on as Bernard authors and publishes best-selling books while negotiating with Hollywood auteurs and producing award-winning films. Feel his uncertainty during the dreaded author tours as he appears on the Today Show and the BBC. Follow the insecure Bernard's nouveau riche climb up New York's social ladder from a tiny two-room penthouse to the board of a Fifth Avenue residence and--finally--to a lavish upstate Xanadu. Be forewarned, however, this trip is not for the faint of heart. Those offended by Truman Capote-esque revelations about the high and mighty, by tawdry gossip, or by jolting faux pas may want to avoid the trip! For the daring, however--those ready for a whimsical fling--fasten your seatbelt and prepare for a rag-to-riches literary joyride with A Parvenu in Xanadu.
Full Product Details
Author: Bernard F Conners
Publisher: British American Publishing
Imprint: British American Publishing
Edition: 2nd ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 15.40cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.508kg
ISBN: 9780945167075
ISBN 10: 0945167075
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 12 May 2022
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
A life of cinematic brio . . . his autobiography is remarkable. -- Neworld Review A deftly crafted and inherently fascinating read from beginning to end. -- Midwest Book Review
A deftly crafted and inherently fascinating read from beginning to end. -- Midwest Book Review A life of cinematic brio . . . his autobiography is remarkable.-- Neworld Review
Author Information
Bernard F. Conners, former publisher of The Paris Review, has had a distinguished career in government, business, publishing, and film. He is the best-selling author of Dancehall, Tailspin, The Hampton Sisters, and Don't Embarrass the Bureau. Mr. Conners lives in Loudonville, New York.
