Alexander shihwarg (2 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. 8vo. pp. 71. Three illustrations. Paperback. ISBN 9780992893361 The author's first book of poetry published when he was in his nineties. He wrote a poem every day and had previously contributed to British and American magazines. Quotation from Jilly Cooper on cover ('a real treat.') Handwritten signed card of a cat loosely inserted from Jilly Cooper to Sam [Taylor] addressed from The Chantry, Bisley, Gloucestershire undated and consisting of about 136 words in which she says 'I do enjoy your dear magazine [The Lady].' she wonders if she would be interested in these poems by a friend of hers 'a wonderful Russian' and 'a fantastic character.' She gives details of his publisher Marguerite Evers, 'a lovely woman' and thanks her for 'cheering me up.' Jilly Cooper (1937 - 2025) journalist and writer of non-fiction works and romantic novels. Alexander Shihwarg (1923-2018) poet, restaurateur who with his wife was a member of the bohemian Chelsea Set in the 1950s. Pronounced Shivarg. He fought with the British to defend Hong Kong in the Second World War. Sam Taylor worked on The Lady for more than eight years, including four years as editor. She left in 2019 owing to the magazine's move out of Central London. Very good. Very good indeed.…

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