The Burnt Orange Heresy, by Charles Willeford
Download a PDF Sample (1.4 MB)Considered by most to be the missing artistic link between Surrealism and Dada, only four art critics have ever interviewed the highly-acclaimed (and equally reclusive) artist, Jacques Debierue. In fact, not many more people than those four have ever been allowed to see the artist's work beyond his first reputation-making piece "No. One". Set in South Florida in the 70s, The Burnt Orange Heresy is the story of Jamers Figueras, a hyper-ambitious art critic given the rare chance to interview Debierue, and thus securing his entire career in a single stroke. The opportunity though, doesn't come without costs.
This fictional work has proven difficult to categorize, and the oft-used mystery or crime-fiction labels don't capture the numerous possible psychological and satirical readings of the book -- really a modern-day literary heir to Balzac's famous The Unknown Masterpiece.
Project Notes:
The Burnt Orange Heresy is out of print. First published in 1971, it would still be under copyright, presumably with the author's estate. If an interested team were to form, their first step would be to locate and contact the estate to determine copyright status and seek his involvement in the project.
Project Team Members:
None. This project was submitted by the Hol Editors and is open for anyone to take the lead on. Apply to work on this team.
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