Spanning the 1950s to the 70s; the plays capture the rebellious mood of a post-war generation growing up to a backdrop of James Dean; Elvis; sharp-suited glamour; hope and despair.John Byrne takes the slab room he worked in and makes it pure theatre: the scams; the dreams; the aloof but gorgeous girl; the despair of life back home; the obligatory tormenting of the office weed; and the mandatory boy chat and pranks all help the day to pass. Phil and Spanky explode onto the stage in a classic vaudeville double-act.Now considered one of Scotlands defining literary works of the twentieth century; the Slab Boys Trilogy premiered at the Traverse back in the late 1970s and early 80s taking Scotland; then Britain; and then Broadway quickly by storm.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. MUST READ FOR THE GRAND CANYON VISITOR OR HISTORY BUFFBy Natalia MolinaWhitehurst and Images of America have done it again! This is a well-written; well researched book on the history of the Grand Canyon and Tusayan Village; known as the center of activity for all those visiting the Grand Canyon. As a visual person; I really appreciate all the wonderful photographs. Combing through the hundreds of them through the archives must have been really hard work.I was not aware that the canyon is one of the few national parks to house a cemetery. I read this book after my recent trip there; but next time; I shall pay a visit to the final resting place of some of the Grand Canyons historical celebrities noted by Whitehurst.This easy to read book; with great pictures and interesting facts is a must have when traveling to the area or planning to do so. You will not be disappointed.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Poorly; poorly written account of Tusayans history. Much ...By ArizonaPoorly; poorly written account of Tusayans history. Much of this "historical" account makes very little sense with too many inaccuracies throughout to point out. Definitely not worth the money. Total thumbs down on this inaccurate read.
