Harry golden, an editor and humorist, 79, dead the new york. Harry golden, author of the book only in america, said here last night that ethnic restrictions on immigration should be amended to regain the intellectual vitality of the immigrant. Publication date 1958 publisher cleveland, world pub. Youre entitle, published in 1962, was not nearly as successful as its predecessors, only in. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a. Only in america was an instant best seller in 1958 golden told life magazine he needed success like he needed a hole in the head. Carl sandburg book by harry golden portrait of american poet 3 pulitzer prizes.
Golden books that followed only in america include for 2 plain 1959, youre entitle 1962, and ess, ess mein kind 1966. Young davy is the star of the act but should he stay with his family or strike out on his own. It has won several awards, and generated some controversy. Only in america by harry golden 1958 carl sandburg. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies.
Aug, 2016 one of the most enjoyable literary events in recent memory was when kimberly marlowe hartnett spoke at the jewish community center about her 2015 book on the late harry golden. Harry golden, the editor and publisher who fought bigotry with humor in books, lectures and especially through the pages of his oneman newspaper, the carolina israelite, died yesterday after a. Only in america by harry golden hardcover, humor, short. Only in america harry golden signed autographed book carl sandburg my nik naks. Kimberly marlowe hartnett university of north carolina press. Goldens primethe years from the publication of his bestselling only in america in 1958 to the election of richard nixon a decade. He writes alot about growing up jewish on the lower east side, immigrant assimilation, tammany hall, southern culture he moved to charlotte, politics, and just plain common sense. He wrote, jews in american history 1950, only in america 1958, for 2 cents plain 1959, enjoy, enjoy 1960, carl sandburg. Goldens essays were eventually published in a book. I totally need the copy of the the wonderful wizard of oz in my life. This first comprehensive biography of jewish american writer and humorist harry golden 19031981author of the 1958 national bestseller only in americailluminates a remarkable life intertwined with the rise of the civil rights movement, jewish popular culture, and the sometimes precarious position of jews in the south and across america during the 1950s. Golden s pieces were published in book form under the title of only in america. Storied charlotte is an outgrowth of my monday missive, a blog i wrote during the seven and a half years that i served as the chair of unc charlottes department of english.
Golden became a bestselling author in 1958 with the publication of a collection of his essays entitled only in america. Oct 03, 1981 harry golden, the editor and publisher who fought bigotry with humor in books, lectures and especially through the pages of his oneman newspaper, the carolina israelite, died yesterday after a. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. In 1959 this book was adapted for presentation on broadway by jerome lawrence and robert e.
Golden was born herschel goldhirsch or goldenhurst in the shtetl mikulintsy. Birth date between 19580101 and 19581231 sorted by. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Harry golden, an editor and humorist, 79, dead the. The streets are paved with golden edward kosner, commentary. One of the most enjoyable literary events in recent memory was when kimberly marlowe hartnett spoke at the jewish community center about her 2015 book on the late harry golden. A handsome book with many photographs is golden s the greatest jewish city in the world 1972 about jewish culture in new york. If you have one of these rare books sitting on a shelf, get ready to cash in. If you read only one book this year youll want it to be only in america because only in america could there be a harry golden a cigarchomping, scalpelwielding individualist who loves people and has become the author of this no. I am grateful to the former senator for another mccarthy. Goldens past was finally exposed by an anonymous tipster soon after only in america came out. The only advantage is that it gets us a bit of money in the early days to help us get along with our own work. The title of the book is youre entitle and the man smoking the cigar is its author, harry golden.
It became a success seller and made him a nationally known writer and humorist. Only in america by harry golden 1958 carl sandburg hardcover. Youre entitle, published in 1962, was not nearly as successful as its predecessors, only in america 1958, for 2. She has been married to kelly james givens since november 12, 1994. The books of the century, 19501959 open computing facility. Only the cigar protruding from the mans mouth told me it wasnt the face of my father. The book was a major best seller and golden followed it up with for two cents plain. Carolina israelite university of north carolina press. Goldens pieces were published in book form under the title of only in america. The book became a bestseller and he gained national fame. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. See more ideas about little golden books, books and childrens books. A citizens guide to democracy inaction is a 2004 humor book written by jon stewart and other writers of the daily show that parodies and satirizes american politics and worldview. Only in america, world publishing company, cleveland and ny.
Inscribed by author to rosemary taylor chicken every sunday on ffep. Only in america hardcover january 1, 1958 by harry golden author 4. These papers provide insight into personal journalism of the 20th century, as well as an appreciation of the political and social atmosphere of the south from the 1940s. May 22, 2014 goldens essays were eventually published in a book. The vertical negro plan by harry golden, 1958, excerpt one of the factors involved in north carolinas tremendous industrial growth and economic prosperity is the fact that the south, voluntarily, has all but eliminated vertical segregation. The collection also reflects his career as best selling author, beginning with only in america in 1958, and as spokesperson for civil rights and individual social liberty. The best of harry golden 1967 is an anthology of his writings.
Harry golden was one of midcentury americas great charactersa hustling wall street excon who crusaded for civil rights in his idiosyncratic little southern. If golden were writing today, the carolina israelite would be done as a blog. Jun 09, 2010 if golden were writing today, the carolina israelite would be done as a blog. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Buy only in america sixth printing by harry golden isbn. This first comprehensive biography of jewish american writer and humorist harry golden 19031981author of the 1958 national bestseller only in america illuminates a remarkable life intertwined with the rise of the civil rights movement, jewish popular culture, and the sometimes precarious position of jews in the south and across america during the 1950s. Harry lewis golden may 6, 1902 october 2, 1981 was an american writer and newspaper publisher. Harry golden seems to me to be an earlier and more thoughtful version of bob greene, with more philosophical and religious overtones. But the first story, in the new york herald tribune, was sympathetic to golden, and with the support of influential friends such as the poet carl sandburg and adlai stevenson, he not only rode out the storm but emerged more famous and popular than. They are articles that golden wrote for his monthly periodical.
Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. The most outstanding ingredients of his personality are a built in independent way of. An accidental fire destroyed his offices in 1958, the year in which he also released his first best seller, only in america, and his mail fraud conviction and prison sentence were revealed in the new york herald tribune. He was a frequent guest on national television programs and a contributor to journals such as the nation, commentary, and life magazine, and a. The mad morgans are a family song and dance act touring the british music halls. It was golden writing about topics of interest to him and finding an audience for his writings. Bestselling books, book of the month club selections, and notable books. Charlotte, carson mccullers, and harry golden welcome to the inaugural post of storied charlotte, my new blog about the stories and storytellers of charlotte. October 2, 1981 was an american writer and newspaper publisher.
She is an actress and director, known for for your eyes only 1981, ice castles 1978 and the watcher in the woods 1980. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. This article needs additional citations for verification. The first edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone is the only book in the. He started writing nonfiction books on jewish history to help make ends meet, and in 1958, republished the best of the magazine in a book only in america. Rare 1960 harry golden for 2 cents plain only in america carl sandburg book. Harry golden collected some of his carolina israelite essays and published them as a book, only in america, in 1958. Major events, sports highlights and nobel prizes of 1957. The harry golden papers comprise an extensive collection of materials reflecting the multifaceted career of the author and civil libertarian. The favorite saying of the author, it could happen only in america harry golden is described as a wholesome nonconformist. He wrote, jews in american history 1950,only in america 1958, for 2 cents.
Only in america, by harry golden, inscribed association copy. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. Only in america by harry golden and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Zest of orange blog archive harry golden, my father. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The collections emphasis is on golden as editor and publisher of the charlotte based carolina israelite 194268, a bimonthly newspaper that liberally addressed political issues, jewish and minority. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a gold. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. This article is a summary of the literary events and publications of 1958 events. He was a liberal jewish humanist publishing the carolina israelite in north carolina during a time when such a thing just wasnt done. British publishers bloomsbury released the first book in the harry potter series in june 1997. This article is a summary of the literary events and publications of 1958. In 1960, golden toured west germany to study the status of jews in that country.
One of the factors involved in north carolinas tremendous industrial growth and economic prosperity is the fact that the south, voluntarily, has all but eliminated vertical segregation. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Golden also wrote an informal biography of his friend carl sandburg carl sandburg, 1961. Travels through jewish america, by golden, harry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.