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The Anarchists' Convention and Other Stories



John Sayles
April 2005     ISBN: 1560256915

Though John Sayles may be best known for his screenwriting, the brilliance of his short story writing is evident in his virtuoso ability to capture the idioms and matter-of-fact strength of the homeless, restless and eternally hopeful. With humor and compassion, Sayles's narratives present a range of American originals: a kid on the road heading west; a lonely woman temping in Boston; bums on the beach; speed-addled truckers gabbing over the CB radio; and the anarchists of the title, septuagenarian political diehards who find strength for a noble last stand.

This reissue of a classic short story collection that has been celebrated by the New York Times for its "sweet impressionism" and "reportorial vigor" is a dazzling specimen of the author's warmth and wit.

About the Authors

John Sayles is the writer and director of acclaimed independent films, including Return of the Secaucus Seven; Baby, It's You; The Brother from Another Planet; Matewan; and Passion Fish. His most recent film, Silver City, is a timely satire for the election year. Twice nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, Sayles has also written novels.

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