Press of the Palace of the Governors

Press of the Palace of the Governors ~ New Mexico

Southwest Writer Harvey Fergusson: Collector's View and Checklist By Saul Cohen. Foreword by Lawrence Clark Powell. In a handsome new edition, Cohen, a longtime collector of Fergusson's work, introduces one of the Southwest's best-kept literary secrets and guides the reader through a full spectrum of the authorÕs work, offering commentary that puts it all into perspective. A New Mexican native, Fergusson grew up in the wake of a vanishing frontier and drew his characterizations from the raw material of the area. Crusty mountain men, descendants of Spanish land barons, a wandering Jewish peddler, and a mysterious New Mexican witch symbolize the range of Western adventure. Cohen sheds light on the plight of Western novelists, whose recognition is often limited to regional obscurity, and makes a case for universal themes in Fergusson's work. Cohen provides the reader with a comprehensive checklist of the author's books, short stories, essays, poetry and reviews--and enough enthusiasm to inspire the reading of all of Fergusson's works. Letterpress from Monotype Baskerville on Zerkall Book paper. Handset San Serif Medium titling and clay-colored drop caps give the pages a fresh and appealing look. Illustrated with three, color renderings of Fergusson book covers and a four-page section of black-and-white photographs. Bound in a laminate case structure with printed cover papers and cloth spine. Signed edition of 150. (7.5 x 9.5 inches; 70 pp.) Handsome and engaging. 2001. $250

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