Cornell Woolrich--First You Dream, Then You Die

by Francis M. Nevins Jr.

Cornell Woolrich was called the Poe of the 20th century and the poet of its shadows. He lived a life of such deep despair and terror that he could do nothing with its experiences but put them between... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892962976
• ISBN13: 9780892962976
• Release Date: January 1988
• Publisher: Mysterious Press
• Length: 613 Pages
• Weight: 2.85 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Cornell Woolrich - Man of Mystery.

Well researched glimpse into Woolrich's complete works. A fascinating look at the mystery and pulp publishing field from the late 20's to the 70's. Woolrich tended to be reclusive and not always factual in recounting his life, so Nevins Jr. can only speculate on Woolrich's approach in writing, his personal life and family history. It is a very enjoyable read becuase of the way Nevens ties in Woolrich's main obsessions - the fear of annihilation, fear of losing loved ones, the feeling of the utter lonliness of the universe, and the certainty of randomness of fate - with all of his works - and finds worthy moments even in the tawdriest of Woolrich's pulp shorts (e.g. Vampire's Honeymoon).