Bøger af Arnold Hano

It Takes a Villager is a treasure trove of collected newspaper columns written by a sharp, insightful and provocative ex-New Yorker from his adopted California seaside village home, Laguna Beach. These delightful commentaries are selected from over 50 years of Arnold Hano's observations of the local history and politics of the town and the foibles of its inhabitants. They demonstrate his affection for Laguna Beach; his effective social activism, including constant vigilance to insure that Laguna retains its village atmosphere; and his love for his family and friends, all leavened with his wry, irreverent humor. This collections rounds out Hano's productive writing life, in which he has written 26 books, including A Day in the Bleachers, as well as hundreds of magazine articles and over 200 newspaper columns.

Last Job for a Killer The governor said, "You've come for amnesty?""That's right." Slattery's mouth was dry."How come?" the governor breathed. "You, of all men?"Rage thickened Slattery's voice. "Why not?""Amnesty for Ben Slattery. You want to quit your side of the law and join ours?"Slattery said "Ours? You don't mean ours, you mean yours, don't you Governor?""Ours," Fallon barked. "Mine and the rest of the law-abiding citizens of this Territory. You want to join us?"Slattery was silent."Why? Why are you here? Why now?""Because," Slattery said slowly, "I'm sick of the whole damn' business. Because I'm tired of it all." He stood straight and he knew he was telling the truth, even though it was a lie. He wasn't seeking amnesty. He was seeking the easy way to put a bullet into Fallon's heart.

The 50th Anniversary of "The Catch"