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OverviewThe Cheaper the Crook, the Gaudier the Patter: Forgotten Hipster Lines, Tough Guy Talk, and Jive Gems explores the rich vocabulary of gangsters, hipsters, jazz musicians, and military personnel of the 1930s and '40s. Entries include definitions, etymology, and examples of usage. This delightful compendium celebrates the linguistic gems cut and polished during the Great Depression, World War I, and the postwar fifties-now forgotten or in danger of being forgotten. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alan AxelrodPublisher: Skyhorse Publishing Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 17.80cm Weight: 0.229kg ISBN: 9781616084028ISBN 10: 1616084022 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 15 September 2011 Audience: General/trade , General , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable  The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationAlan Axelrod is the author of nearly 150 books on leadership, management, history, career development, general business, and other nonfiction. As founder and president of the Ian Samuel Group creative services firm, he has also ghostwritten, collaborated on, edited and provided consulting services to some of the largest corporations in America. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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