First-person narrative by acclaimed art critic Jed Perl provides intimate insight into the lives of San Francisco artists
Explores the countercultural movement of the 1950s and 60s for a rich historical context
Intricate storytelling structure tests the limits of the novel as a site of remembrance and reconstitution
Engaging prose captures the essence of a city and its artistic revolution
Includes personal correspondence and unpublished memoirs for a unique literary experience
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Novel by Jed Perl
September 8, 2026 • 5.5 x 8 • 136 Pages • 978-1-56689-764-8
A candid novel about art, artists, and their tempestuous relationships in the countercultural movement of the 50’s and 60’s, by one of America's most celebrated art critics.
During intermission at the San Francisco Opera, esteemed and incorrigible cultural criti
