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Open City: A Journal of Community Arts and Culture Vol 1, Number 1: Community

Penned By Jerry Whitworth
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Open City: A Journal of Community Arts and Culture Vol 1, Number 1: Community

Penned By Jerry Whitworth
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Open City brings together professional writers, community activists, school children and artists to consider the meaning of community in Philadelphia. Using poetry, memoir, political analysis, and fiction, individuals from across the city discuss and debate the values and actions which make a “good” community.

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Length 48 Pages
Language Eng
Imprint New City Community Press
Released August 1, 2000
Identifier (ISBN) 25981576
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Jerry Whitworth

Jerry Whitworth writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. Jerry Whitworth lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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"I was completely blown away. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. Worth every moment spent reading."
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