Jeb Alexander (1899–1965)

Read this book almost 30 years ago when it first came out. What was interesting to me then, a peak behind the curtains, hungry for any knowledge of my elders who went before me, and stunned how seemingly long ago the events took place. Now, I see the heartbreak, almost stalker-like qualities of Jeb, and monotony of modern life. Along with, the ability to make your own way in the world, choosing your family of friends, love of the arts. Sadly, somethings have not changed. The DC described in show more the book is full of racism, complaints that DC is not a state, and police brutality. One big thing that has changed since my first reading of the book, the internet. I enjoyed searching for locations and events mentioned in the book. Finding old postcards of the restaurants and apartment buildings, for that's all that is left, most have been torn down log ago. The location of the Krazy Kat Klub is in the same alley that The Green Lantern is in now. I'm pretty sure Jeb's friend "Max," is the artist Philip Fletcher Bell.

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