Key West Collection - Softcover

Dorothy Raymer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0964173549 ISBN 13: 9780964173545

Publisher: The Ketch & Yawl Press, 1999

Synopsis

When Dorothy Raymer retired from the Key West Citizen, the editor of the local weekly, Solares Hill, asked her to write about her crazier times on the island. He wanted articles longer and more colorful than the daily could publish. Dorothy took to her new task with a sense of humor, a large helping of mischief, and great insight to the Island City's social scene. This book collects 25 of those articles. Subjects as varied as guest rides on Navy submarines, legendary houses of ill repute, the author's close friendship with Tennessee Williams, beach nudity, street people, and Harry Truman offer a broad scope on recent Key West history. Included are a dozen images by noted photographer and mystery writer Tom Corcoran.

About this title

About the Author:

Dorothy Raymer received her Master's in English Literature from Ohio State University in 1931. She was a fixture of Key West journalism from 1949 until her death in 1982. She was a columnist and feature writer for the Key West Citizen, sketching past and present island scenes and characters. Her writing credits included book and entertainment columns for the Miami News and brief stints with other publications.

Review:

Nobody can tell you more about the Key West that I first knew, as long ago as 1941, and all the changes that have occurred since then. She keeps in touch with everything about our much-loved island, and the island feels for Dorothy Raymer the same abiding and deep affection that she has always felt for it. Read her book if you want to know the warm and intimate, but always tasteful story of Key West. --Tennessee Williams

About this edition

• Publisher: The Ketch & Yawl Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0964173549
• ISBN 13: 9780964173545
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 158
• Editor: Tom Corcoran
• Illustrator: Tom Corcoran