This book tells the story of a man and a city. Curt Lang was a legend in Vancouver. An intellectual and a catalyst, he spanned many worlds. As a teenager, he met Malcolm Lowry and became friends with Al Purdy. In his twenties, Curt was a beat, who published poetry and painted. He was friends with many writers--Peter Trower, John Newlove, and artists, Fred Douglas, David Marshall. He became a street photographer (the National Gallery has some of his prints). Then in his thirties, he built boats and fished when the money in ...
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This book tells the story of a man and a city. Curt Lang was a legend in Vancouver. An intellectual and a catalyst, he spanned many worlds. As a teenager, he met Malcolm Lowry and became friends with Al Purdy. In his twenties, Curt was a beat, who published poetry and painted. He was friends with many writers--Peter Trower, John Newlove, and artists, Fred Douglas, David Marshall. He became a street photographer (the National Gallery has some of his prints). Then in his thirties, he built boats and fished when the money in that industry was so good, the scene in Prince Rupert was like a Gold Rush. In his forties, he became involved in the high tech industry. He was awarded a number of patents and started several companies. He developed hardware and software for the railroad industry which today is used all over North America. Curt Lang's life illuminates the evolving history of Vancouver. The book is part history, part memoir. The correspondence between Al Purdy and Curt Lang (never before published) reveals much about both their characters. Claudia was a friend of Curt's, so she also has her own memories and conversations with him to draw on.
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Add this copy of At the World's Edge: Curt Lang's Vancouver: 1937-1 to cart. $22.99, very good condition, Sold by Russell Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Victoria, BC, CANADA, published 2011 by Mother Tongue Publishing.
