Description: Coming Through Slaughter Paperback – Import, October 4, 1998 by Michael Ondaatje (Author) Many readers still claim this haunting, atmospheric novel of Michael Ondaatje's as their first love - a novel as sensual and erotic today as ever it was. At the turn of the century, the Storyville district of New Orleans had some 2000 prostitutes, 70 professional gamblers, and 30 piano players. But it had only one man who played the cornet like Buddy Bolden - he who cut hair by day at N. Joseph's Shaving Parlor, and at night played jazz, unleashing an unforgettable wildness and passion in crowded rooms. Self-destructively in love with two women, he embodied all the dire claims that music places on its acolytes. At the age of 31, Buddy Bolden went mad. From these sparse facts, Michael Ondaatje has created a story as beautiful and chilling as a New Orleans funeral procession, where even the mourners dance. In very good, used condition. Some corner scuffs. Otherwise clean, no notes or stickers. Check out my other items! I combine shipping! Just request an invoice (or commit to buy) and I'll manually cut down your shipping expense. I'm also much more likely to accept a best offer if you order more! Will accept domestic returns only. Shipped, tracked, and fully insured by Canada Post domestically and internationally. If you want a different carrier, contact me directly. FedEx, DHL, and Purolator are available.
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
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Publication Year: 1998
Type: Novel
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Book Title: Coming Through Slaughter
Narrative Type: Fiction
Author: Michael Ondaatje
Publisher: Vintage Canada
Genre: Art & Culture, History, Travel
Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
Topic: American History, Music, Romance
