The Catfish Man: a Conjured Life - 1st Edition/1st Printing
first edition Hardcover
1980 · New York
by Charyn, Jerome
New York: Arbor House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1980. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0877952493 . A Fine first Printing of the First Edition housed in an equally impressive dust-jacket; Jerome Charyn's lyrical and absorbing account of his family's long and mysterious history with the Conjure Man, or "Catfish Man," as they know him, is at once a compelling family memoir and a spellbinding exploration of the supernatural. Born in the rural Appalachian foothills of North Carolina, Charyn was raised by his mother and grandmother, who told him of the Catfish Man, a powerful and mysterious figure who had helped their families for generations. Charyn's investigations into the man's backstory lead him to the deep South, where he discovers the remnants of a once-thriving conjure culture and the secrets of the Catfish Man's folk magic. Charyn brings to life the extraordinary characters and places that characterize this unique American tradition, and in doing so, provides a unique and fascinating glimpse into the history and folklore of the South.; 8vo; 313 pages . (Inventory #: 59389)