1. The only memoir we know of addressing the Jewish-Arabic immigrant experience, Marshall's book provides a metaphor for the possibility of re-unification among these ancient, related cultures. It should glean major Jewish American interest and appeal to anyone looking for memoirs about New York. 2. Marshall's description of his discovery of the New York Public Library, and the possibilities all those books opened up, is a magical and persuasive tribute to the power of literature. Bibliophiles and young artists will find great inspiration in this book. 3. A nonfiction Fortress of Solitude for an earlier generation.

1. We will seek to place a pre-publication excerpt on Marshall's discovery of the New York Public Library in Library Journal. 2. A PEN Center USA West winner, two-time winner of the Bay Area Book Reviewers Award, NBCC finalist, and the subject of a recent feature in the Contra Costa Times, Marshall will likely receive major media coverage and interviews on both coasts. 3. Additional marketing will include wholesaler advertising, Advance Access galley offer, participation in the Consortium galley program, and mailings to Consortium's top library accounts and Jewish community centers. 4. An excerpt of this memoir was published in the Fall 2004 issue of California's ZYZZYVA magazine. Author tour: New York, NY, San Francisco, CA

About the Author
Born in 1936 to Jewish parents who emigrated from Iraq and Syria, Jack Marshall grew up in New York and lives in California. He is the author of the memoir From Baghdad to Brooklyn and several poetry collections that have received the PEN Center USA Award, two Northern California Book Awards, and a nomination from the National Book Critics Circle.


Book Information
ISBN 9781566891745
Author Jack Marshall
Format Paperback
Page Count 260
Imprint Coffee House Press
Publisher Coffee House Press
Weight(grams) 383g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 20mm