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Great Book with Pictures Oct 27, 2009
This book is a marvelous tale of the Algonquin Roundtable without being overly long or in-depth, yet truly complete and all-encompassing, and with photographs -- plenty of them. Not only in the superb writing, but in the photos, this New York version of the Lost Generation then hanging out in Paris comes to life in its pages. Extremely well researched and written, this is a first-rate book and a must-have for anyone interested in this circle of Big Apple intelligentsia.
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The Wits at the Algonquin Round Table May 09, 2008
Oh to have participated with these witty, literary and most times intoxicated giants of this era would have been a delight but certainly not for the thin skinned. You would have had to have kept your wits about you or you would have been sliced and diced by some of the most remarkable and acerbic tongues of this fine table. Here are some truly remarkable characters vividly brought to life by James Gaines. A joyous and intelligent read.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
The One Book to Own About the Vicious Circle Jan 12, 2006
This is the best book out there about the roots, growth and history of the Round Table. Jim Gaines has done a remarkable job of presenting the colorful group. Packed with photos and illustrations, a must-have book for devotees of the Vicious Circle.
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 Never Burned Brighter Jun 23, 2005
The Algonquin wits were self-absorbed, self-congratulatory, alcoholic and mean. But we loved them so. We have never seen their like since, although a few attempts have been made to recreated their magic.
This is a great book about them - love 'em or not!
23 of 28 found the following review helpful:
Best book ever on the subject Jul 20, 1999
Anyone interested in the Twenties, the writing of the Twenties, the birth of mass media, the culture of the Lost Generation or the Algonquin Round Table writers must BUY THIS BOOK!
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