Joseph Moncure March Book order

"Written in 1928, The Set-Up is a long narrative poem about the boxing underworld - a hard-boiled tragedy told in syncopated rhyming couplets. When the work was first published it made the Times bestseller list, and in 1949 it was turned into an award-winning film featuring Robert Ryan and Audrey Totter. This reprinting of the original, 1928 poem features dynamic, specially commissioned artwork by Erik Kriek that vividly conveys the story of an up-and-coming black prize fighter who takes on all comers."-- Back cover

The collection features fifteen short poems by Joseph Moncure March, an influential American poet and essayist renowned for his narrative works from the Jazz Age. As the first managing editor of The New Yorker, he played a pivotal role in shaping its iconic "Talk of the Town" section. March later transitioned to Hollywood, where he adapted Howard Hughes' silent film Hell's Angels into a talkie, showcasing his versatility as a writer.

Art Spiegelman's striking black-and-white illustrations breathe new life into Joseph Moncure March's 1928 poem, The Wild Party. The dynamic designs complement the rhythmic, hard-boiled narrative of debauchery, making it a captivating read even for poetry skeptics. Louis Untermeyer hailed it as a powerful, fascinating tour de force.