Nonfiction by Jonathan W. Sweet
Minnesota's Great Authors, Volume 1
Minnesota has a rich literary history, from the days of territorial exploration in the 1800s up to the modern day. From Poul Anderson to F. Scott Fitzgerald, from Sinclair Lewis to August Wilson, the state has produced dozens of great writers.
Award-winning writer Jonathan W. Sweet explores some of the North Star state's greatest writers of the 19th and 20th century in a series of short biographies.
Minnesota's 50 Greatest Baseball Players
“A gem for baseball fans, highly recommended.” – Midwest Book Review
Who are the greatest baseball players in Minnesota history? A look at 50 of the stars who have played for baseball teams in the North Star state, from the Minnesota Twins to the Minneapolis Millers, the St. Paul Saints to the St. Cloud Rox, and everywhere in between.
The Beginner's Guide to Pulp Fiction, Vol. 1
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From comic books to the superhero movies that dominate theaters to the serialized shows we stream on Netflix, the impact and influence of the pulps can be seen throughout pop culture today.
This guide includes entries on some of the most prominent writers, heroes and villains from the golden age of the pulps. Consider it the 101-level course on the pulp magazine writers and heroes that dominated popular entertainment in the first half the 20th century.
The Beginner's Guide to Pulp Fiction, Vol. 2
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Volume 2 of The Beginner’s Guide to Pulp Fiction explores more of the pulps, taking a look at several of the major genres. A quick reference guide to the leading pulps in the action, aviation, detective, weird menace and spicy genre, along with profiles of the writers that brought those tattered pages of yesterday to life!