Pinktoes
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Chester Himes
Binding: Hardback
Published: Arthur Barker Limited, 1965
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This satirical novel, Pinktoes, chronicles the escapades of a vivacious Harlem madam whose opulent salon becomes a nexus for New York’s elite, both Black and white. Himes masterfully uncovers the hypocrisies and absurdities of racial and social conventions in 1960s America, presenting a world where power, sex, and status intertwine with often hilarious results. The narrative maintains a witty and irreverent tone, illustrating the complex dynamics of a society grappling with its own prejudices. It argues for a re-examination of societal norms through the lens of its unforgettable characters and their scandalous interactions.
Author: Chester Himes
Binding: Hardback
Published: Arthur Barker Limited, 1965
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This satirical novel, Pinktoes, chronicles the escapades of a vivacious Harlem madam whose opulent salon becomes a nexus for New York’s elite, both Black and white. Himes masterfully uncovers the hypocrisies and absurdities of racial and social conventions in 1960s America, presenting a world where power, sex, and status intertwine with often hilarious results. The narrative maintains a witty and irreverent tone, illustrating the complex dynamics of a society grappling with its own prejudices. It argues for a re-examination of societal norms through the lens of its unforgettable characters and their scandalous interactions.