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Ask the Dust
- Paperback, 165 pages
Ask The Dust
- Paperback, 165 pages
NPR stories about John Fante
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Dusting Off A Gritty, Glamorous California Classic
December 28, 2011 As it turns out, Raymond Chandler isn't the only writer who can channel the dark charisma of deceptively sunny California. Author Hector Tobar recommends John Fante's Ask the Dust, a novel that captures the grit and glamor of Los Angeles' past.
What Are Your Summer Reads?
Musician John Doe: Reading Noir and More
June 5, 2005 John Doe is the founder and bass player for X, the 1980s punk-rock band. He's also an actor, appearing on such TV shows as Carnivale and Roswell. He kicks off our annual summer "what are you reading" feature with an eclectic list ranging from the L.A.-noirish John Fante to Louise Erdrich and Natsuo Kirino.
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A Quest For Roots Uncovers Ordinary People
Lawrence Jackson went on a quest to find his late grandfather's home in Virginia.
