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The book of moones : composed of books seven and eight of G. Legman's memoirs, being the final volumes of Peregrine penis

Author
Legman, G. (Gershon), 1917-1999, author.
Title
The book of moones : composed of books seven and eight of G. Legman's memoirs, being the final volumes of Peregrine penis / faithfully transcribed by Judith Legman.
Format
Book
Published
[United States], 2023 ©2024
Description
671 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Other contributors
Legman, Judith Evans, transcriber.
Contents
  • The key to the fields
  • Return to the New World
  • Mouthful of ashes
  • La Jolla : the jewel hole
  • Gershon's girls
  • Leaving California
  • Wormy apple.
Summary
"The later years of G. Legman's experiences returning to America, acting as "Writer in Residence" at the La Jolla campus of the University of California. Personal, emotional account of his first wife's illness and death and his later marriage with Judith. Rich accounts of the Cannes film festival and an American symposium on humor in which he took part including his erotic encounters on that trip. With many photos." -- from back cover.
Subject headings
Legman, G. (Gershon), 1917-1999. Folklorists--United States--Biography. Jews--United States--20th century--Biography.
ISBN
9798771174235

Holdings

Library
Blmgtn - Kinsey Institute Library (by appointment only)
Call Number
X20298161
Location
Auxiliary Library Facility - Kinsey Institute