The Life – The Lore and Folk Poetry of the Black Hustler

Rare mass market paperback of this instant classic. 223 pages, Very Good minus condition, slightly out of square and with some rubbing & creases to covers. Interior is without flaw. While “paperback original” is stated on the cover, there is reason to believe a1976 U. Pennsylvania publication preceded this one. We imagine this text must have been used for reference & inspiration by the creators of The Deuce. Cover art credited to Bob Smith, almost certainly the same Smith as DC/Archie fame.