DOWN THESE MEAN STREETS A PUBLISHER MUST GO: THE AKASHIC BOOKS NOIR SERIES.

The article discusses a series of noir fiction from Akashic Books, which was founded by former musician Johnny Temple. The author describes the origin of the company, the publication of the book "The F##k-Up" by Arthur Nersesian, and the role of book publishing in the 21st century. The genre of noir...

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Publicado en:	World Literature Today Vol. 84; no. 6; pp. 9 - 12
Autor principal:	Davis, J. Madison
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	World Literature Today Nov/Dec2010
Materias:	Akashic Books (Company) Temple, Johnny Noir fiction F##k-Up, The (Book) Nersesian, Arthur Publishing Series (Publications) Mystery fiction
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Sumario:	The article discusses a series of noir fiction from Akashic Books, which was founded by former musician Johnny Temple. The author describes the origin of the company, the publication of the book "The F##k-Up" by Arthur Nersesian, and the role of book publishing in the 21st century. The genre of noir fiction is addressed, including the books "Havana Noir," edited by Achy Obejas, "Miami Noir," edited by Les Standiford, and "Haiti Noir," edited by Edwidge Danticat.