Gerald kolpan is an emmy awardwinning television reporter in philadelphia. Etta book by gerald kolpan half price books marketplace. Kolpan imagines that etta place was born lorinda jameson, the daughter of a prominent. Among them, etta place has a reputation of deviousness and danger. Portis, we suggest some other books and authors with a similar feel. The real etta place turns out to be even more intriguing, for no one knows much about hernot even whether she was really sundances girlfriend. We meet etta first as lorinda jameson, the only child of a prominent philadelphia financier. Beautiful, elusive, and refined, etta place captivated the nation at the turn of the last century as she dodged the law with the wild bunch, led by butch cassidy and the sundance kid. Now, gerald kolpan has written a glorious fiction, using his bountiful imagination, coupled with what little known facts exist about the. Now, for the first time, gerald kolpan envisions this remarkable womans life in a stunning debut novel. Prior to his television career he wrote for newspapers and magazines nationwide and was a frequent contributor to nprs all. Gerald kolpans novel doesnt do justice to the outlaw etta.
Every step of the way, ettas life on the lam is fraught with danger and excitement. The sketchy details of the life of etta place, outlaw and paramour of william sundance kid longabaugh, are imaginatively filled in by firsttime novelist kolpan in this winning tale o. Although etta has become a thief and outlaw, gerald kolpan. Prior to his television career he wrote for newspapers and magazines nationwide and was a frequent contributor to nprs all things considered. Gerald was a successful illustrator and graphic designer for over a decade and then chucked it all in 1977 to front a rock band. Gerald received his bachelor of fine arts degree from the philadelphia college of art now the university of the arts. A novel by gerald kolpan 2009, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Her true identity and fate have remained a mystery. He came to philadelphia in the 1970s to attend the university of the arts. Gerald kolpan was born in new york city and grew up in suburban westchester county. In this novel, ettas imagined story is given life through fictional letters, diary entries, and newspaper clippings. Prior to his television career he wrote for newspapers and magazines nationwide and was a frequent contributor. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Etta place was played by dominique mcelligott in the 2011 film blackthorn.
Book description beautiful, elusive, and refined, etta place captivated the nation at the turn of the last century as she dodged the law with the wild bunch, led by. Kolpan envisions this remarkable womans life in a stunning debut novel. Book description beautiful, elusive, and refined, etta place captivated the nation at the turn of the last century as she dodged the law with the wild bunch, led by butch cassidy and the sundance kid. Now, gerald kolpan has written a glorious fiction, using his bountiful imagination, coupled with what little known facts exist about the enigmatic etta the sum of which is a rollicking tale about this multifaceted woman the heroine, the main event, in this novel. Oct 22, 2010 a video i made for my novel, etta, the fictionalized account of etta place, girlfriend of the sundance kid. But fate and murder soon intervene, and etta joins forces with butch. It may be impossible to read gerald kolpans etta and not imagine the young darkhaired beauty katharine ross. Gerald kolpan imagines the life of etta place, once a philadelphia debutante whose fathers death left her orphaned and backrupt, as she joins butch cassidys notorious. Magic words by gerald kolpan book cover, description, publication history.
Havng someone so knowlegeable about buffalo bill like my work makes it doubly sweet. Kolpan s first novel, etta is a fictional story of just who kolpan imagined etta place might have been and where she came from. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading etta. Kolpans first novel, etta is a fictional story of just who. Prior to his television career he wrote for newspapers and magazines nationwide and was a frequent. Reconnecting with sundance, etta joins him in argentina, where harrys newfound revolutionary ardor does not dissuade him from attempting one last robbery. Etta was less than sure she had arrived at the correct. The young orphan rechristens herself etta place and goes west to earn her keep as a waitress in a remote railroad outpost. Using historical documents to spur his literary imagination, gerald kolpan creates a work of dramatic adventure that. In his rollicking debut novel, gerald kolpan imagines the life of this mystery woman, placing her in a time and place filled with colorful characters. Etta when philadelphia debutante lorinda jamesons bankrupt father commits suicide, the infamous black hand mafia is dispatched to collect his debtsor her head. Kolpans freewheeling imagination fills that historical void, though the resulting book should be classified more. Gerald kolpan has written a nearly perfect novel that retells the slender story of etta place lover to sundance of butch and sundance fame, and a powerful member of the the hole in the wall gang in her own right. Book description beautiful, elusive, and refined, etta place captivated the nation at the turn of the last century as she dodged the.
Gerald kolpan fills the holes in history with etta, a richly imagined tale. Gerald kolpan books list of books by author gerald kolpan. Kolpan imagines that etta place was born lorinda jameson, the daughter of a prominent financier. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Beautiful, elusive, and refined, etta place captivated the nation at the turn of. Since so little is actually known about the real life etta, i really liked this aspect of the book and felt that i could imagine these events actually happening more than if perhaps. In his rollicking debut novel, gerald kolpan imagines the. But fate and murder soon intervene, and etta joins forces with butch cassidys notorious gang, the wild bunch. Thereafter, the plot thickens every several pages, as the fugitive beauty now known as etta place turns her guntoting and equestrian skills to violence, dispatching a. Gerald kolpan s etta places the history of the emerging west within the context of the larger united states as the journey of etta places life moves from location to location, including pennsylvania, new york and even atlanta. A video i made for my novel, etta, the fictionalized account of etta place, girlfriend of the sundance kid. Lorinda reese jameson was born to a banker and his wife. Consequently, etta returns to respectability, fortune and the matured and muted love of little nell, who has been reinventedas first lady.
A novel by gerald kolpan, published in 2009 by ballantine books. Gerald kolpan was born in new york city and grew up in new rochelle, ny. Gerald received his bachelor of fine arts degree from the. Mention the name etta place to hole in the wall buffs and theyll know immediately that she was the sundance kids companion and.
So when author, gerald kolpan, first heard about this, he became very intrigued and began to research all he could about etta place. Kolpan imagines that etta place was born lorinda jameson, the daughter of a prominent financier, who becomes known as the loveliest of the citys debutantes when she makes her entrance into philadelphia society. Since so little is actually known about the real life etta, i really liked this aspect of the book and felt that i could imagine these events actually happening more than if perhaps kolpan had kept the story as a diary. A novel by kolpan, gerald and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
She may be a woman, but she deserves a special warning to beware. Now, for the first time, gerald kolpan envisions this remarkable womans life in a stunning debut. Gerald kolpan audio books, best sellers, author bio. Weaving together ettas diary entries, pinkerton detective agency memos, and recreated newspaper. About gerald kolpan author of etta and magic words. Jan 01, 2009 so when author, gerald kolpan, first heard about this, he became very intrigued and began to research all he could about etta place. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I always wondered who etta really was and what happened to her. Author and researcher larry pointer, author of the 1977 book in search of.
The life and times of the sundance kids woman the denver post. Beautiful, elusive, and refined, etta place captivated the nation at the turn. Prior to his television career he wrote for newspapers and magazines nationwide and was a frequent contributor to npr s all things considered. Etta place was a real woman who was involved with the sundance kid of butch cassidys gang, and this book is.
May 10, 2009 the premise for journalist gerald kolpans first novel is an intriguing one. Etta ebook by gerald kolpan 9780345512895 rakuten kobo. The premise for journalist gerald kolpans first novel is an intriguing one. My friend amy and i sat down together, 800 miles apart, for a chat about gerald kolpans etta. Mar 06, 2012 author gerald kolpan talks about his 2009 novel, etta, about the life and times of etta place, girlfriend of the sundance kid. In a riveting novel of love and adventure, young julius meyer comes to the new.
Mention the name etta place to hole in the wall buffs and theyll know immediately that she was the sundance kids companion and who was portrayed by katherine ross in the very popular film butch cassidy and the sundance kid. Kolpans first novel, etta is a fictional story of just who kolpan imagined etta place might have been and where she came from. Her true identity and fate have remained a mystery that has tantalized historians for decades. Etta place was a real woman who was involved with the sundance kid of butch cassidys gang, and this book is based on kolpans imagination running away with the facts that are known about that historical figure. See all books authored by gerald kolpan, including etta. In their hideout at holeinthewall, wyoming, etta meets harry longbaugh, a. Its a lot of fun and historically oriented people like you really enjoy it. Author gerald kolpan talks about his 2009 novel, etta, about the life and times of etta place, girlfriend of the sundance kid.
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