A rediscovered gem from the Roaring Twenties, "Cutie: A Warm Mamma" offers a biting satire of social reformers and urban life in Chicago. Co-authored by Ben Hecht and Maxwell Bodenheim, this collection of short stories delivers sharp social commentary through humorous and literary fiction. Exploring themes of city life and societal change, the book provides a unique snapshot of the era. Readers will find insightful, and often droll, observations on human nature and the complexities of social interaction. "Cutie: A Warm Mamma" remains a relevant and engaging exploration of the tensions between idealism and reality, rendered with a distinctive voice from a pivotal moment in American history. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to provoke thought and laughter, making it a timeless reflection on society and its discontents. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

New edition of the controversial 1933 novel by Maxwell Bodenheim, the "King of the Greenwich Village Bohemians." From the 1933 first edition: Here's Maxwell Bodenheim's biggest book about fast, modern life in New York-the novel for which Georgie May, Replenishing Jessica and Ninth Avenue were only a preparation. It's the story of two bright, vivacious New York girls, game and scrappy kids full of youth's zest for life, and willing to go anywhere, try anything to satisfy their fierce craving for excitement. Their quest leads them to New York's toughest spots, the East Side, the Far West of gangland and the waterfront dives, the Spanish Section, Union Square with its fearless and desperate radicals, and the racketeer hells on the Broadway side streets. Their adventures and their men make a story of enthralling power; and their discovery of the only way to get clear of New York Madness brings it to a climax of terrific punch. Bodenheim has never written a more glamorous, sweeping story, reflecting sophisticate New York's own racy lingo.

Step back into the vibrant and turbulent world of 1920s New York City with Maxwell Bodenheim's "Ninth Avenue." This rediscovered work of literary fiction offers a stark and compelling social commentary on urban life and the struggles of poverty. Bodenheim's narrative, set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing metropolis, explores the social life and customs of a bygone era. "Ninth Avenue" provides a glimpse into the underbelly of a city teeming with ambition and hardship. Its enduring appeal lies in its unflinching portrayal of human experience, capturing the essence of a specific time and place while resonating with universal themes. Experience the raw energy and gritty realism of urban life in this rediscovered classic. A compelling read for anyone interested in literary fiction, urban fantasy, or the sociological study of city life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Maxwell Bodenheim's "Blackguard" plunges into the vibrant, turbulent heart of bohemian life, offering a sharp social commentary on urban existence. Set against the backdrop of New York City, this literary fiction explores the unconventional attitudes and struggles of individuals living outside the mainstream. Bodenheim's work provides a glimpse into a world of artists, dreamers, and social outcasts navigating the complexities of city life. More than just a story, "Blackguard" is an enduring reflection on societal norms and the timeless quest for personal expression. This meticulously prepared edition brings the historical text back into print, allowing readers to rediscover its unique perspective and lasting relevance. Its exploration of urban life and bohemianism remains as captivating and thought-provoking as when it was first written. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Maxwell Bodenheim's 1934 novel Slow Vision depicts a young couple, a pair of average Americans swept up in labor struggles and reduced to painful subsistence, portraying the protagonists' gradual understanding of labor unions and the psychological, philosophical, and political trials that led to sympathetic affiliations in Socialism and Communism. Thus initiates their "slow vision," a simmering understanding of the manifestations of Leftist movements and of special relevance to the climate of the first two decades of the 21st century. Bodenheim's books-thirteen novels and nine volumes of verse-are mostly out of print. Some were resurrected in the late-1940s through the mid-1950s as cheap pulp paperbacks after Bodenheim had lost the rights to his own work. Slow Vision was not one of them. Presumably, nobody wanted to be reminded of the Great Depression. Slow Vision would be Bodenheim's last published novel and literary history has forgotten it.