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In his first book, London-based White (formerly with the BBC; contributor, The Times Literary Supplement) has put together a well-rounded portrait of American writer and critic Carl Van Vechten (1880–1964).In the heart of New York's artistic elite, Van Vechten is portrayed as dedicated husband, gay man, best-selling novelist, photographer of celebrities, and promoter of Harlem Renaissance artists and literati though he also struggled with contradictory views on matters of race. White marshals...Log In or Sign Up to Read More