Blood, Bone and Marrow

A Biography of Harry Crews

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When Writing a Biography Becomes a Race Against Death

February 22, 2017 by Ted Geltner

  This essay originally appeared on Literary Hub on February 22, 2017. Of all the conversations I had while writing my most recent book, I remember one particular exchange distinctly. The man I … [Read more...] about When Writing a Biography Becomes a Race Against Death

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: biography, Harry Crews, Jim Murray, Lit Hub, Literary Hub, Ted Geltner

Harry & The Boys of Twelve Oaks Bath and Tennis Club

November 8, 2016 by Ted Geltner

Another one of the fascinating people I’ve gotten to meet since the publication of Blood, Bone and Marrow is Don Lewis, one of Harry’s closest friends (and roommate) from his college days at the … [Read more...] about Harry & The Boys of Twelve Oaks Bath and Tennis Club

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The Guiding Greene Light of Harry Crews

October 2, 2016 by Ted Geltner

Today is the 112th anniversary of the birth of the great English novelist Graham Greene. Though Harry Crews never met him in person (that I know of), Greene played a central role in Harry’s … [Read more...] about The Guiding Greene Light of Harry Crews

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: All We Need of Hell, Graham Greene, The End of the Affair

Cool Pants Luke | Donn Pearce & Harry Crews

September 12, 2016 by Ted Geltner

While I was researching Blood, Bone and Marrow, I continually heard stories about Donn Pearce, the author of Cool Hand Luke and an early mentor of Harry Crews. Harry met Pearce in Fort Lauderdale, FL … [Read more...] about Cool Pants Luke | Donn Pearce & Harry Crews

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Harry Crews and David Duke

August 29, 2016 by Ted Geltner

The man The Atlantic magazine recently called “America’s most famous racist,” David Duke, is back in the news this month. Duke, the former KKK leader and Louisiana political candidate from the ‘90s, … [Read more...] about Harry Crews and David Duke

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The Lost Letters of Harry Crews

July 2, 2016 by Ted Geltner

Old Harry Crews Letters

Since the publication of “Blood, Bone and Marrow: A Biography of Harry Crews” in May, I’ve heard from dozens of people who knew Harry personally. I’ve heard funny stories, sad stories, and some … [Read more...] about The Lost Letters of Harry Crews

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July 8th | 7:30 p.m. |
The Book Lady/Roots Up Gallery, Savannah, Ga.|
Reading, Signing, Documentary film

June 28, 2016 by Ted Geltner

Join us for a lively discussion about Ted Geltner's biography of the late, great writer of Southern grit, Harry Crews at The Book Lady Bookstore in Savannah. The event will be followed by a showing … [Read more...] about July 8th | 7:30 p.m. |
The Book Lady/Roots Up Gallery, Savannah, Ga.|
Reading, Signing, Documentary film

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Crews Goes Coastal

June 8, 2016 by Ted Geltner

I’ve devoted a lot of time and energy to the life of Harry Crews, but I guess I can’t call myself a true devotee, now that I’ve seen Harry’s face tattooed on a human leg. Mike, the owner of that leg, … [Read more...] about Crews Goes Coastal

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July 7th | 7:00pm |
Book Tavern|
Discussion & Signing

June 2, 2016 by Ted Geltner

Book Tavern Storefront

Book signing and discussion of Blood, Bone, and Marrow: A Biography of Harry Crews by Ted Geltner The Book Tavern 936 Broad St. Suite 101 Augusta, GA 30904 (706) 826-1940 www.booktavern.com … [Read more...] about July 7th | 7:00pm |
Book Tavern|
Discussion & Signing

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June 7th | 7:30pm |
A Celebration of Harry Crews|
SKYLIGHT BOOKS

June 2, 2016 by Ted Geltner

Ted Geltner, Michael Connelly, and Special Guests SKYLIGHT BOOKS 1818 N Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 660-1175 www.skylightbooks.com … [Read more...] about June 7th | 7:30pm |
A Celebration of Harry Crews|
SKYLIGHT BOOKS

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