Exploring the life of a multifaceted German autodidact, this biography reveals Ernest Borneman's evolution from a young Jewish Communist in Nazi Berlin to a renowned transatlantic polymath. Detlef Siegfried uses an innovative structure centered on the human senses to chronicle Borneman's diverse pursuits as a jazz musician, filmmaker, anthropologist, sexologist, and crime novelist. The narrative captures the essence of his controversial and eclectic interests, reflecting the complex cultural and intellectual currents of the twentieth century.
