Bill Dietch

Taxi Vignettes

Scenes from a San Francisco Cab Driver 1977-1989

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

In Taxi Vignettes: Scenes from a San Francisco Cab Driver 1977-1989, Bill Dietch offers an unforgettable expedition into the heart of San Francisco's past. His cab, a stage to the diverse cast of city's inhabitants, echoes with stories that are funny, moving, eccentric, and always authentic. From the ebullience of joyrides to the intensity of emotional sagas, each vignette peels back a layer of the city's vibrant culture, exposing the vast array of human experiences that filled Dietch's cab. You're invited to traverse the unpredictability of urban life, revealing the spirit of San Francisco one fare at a time. This collection is not just a memoir of cab driving; it's a celebration of a city's diversity and soul. Every story encapsulates the essence of a fare, a passenger, a shift, delivering unexpected encounters and poignant moments. Step into Dietch's cab and travel back in time with this compelling anthology that explores the gritty yet charming realities of San Francisco's past.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Palmetto Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 92
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. November 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 128g
• ISBN-13: 9798822925243
• Artikelnr.: 69556663

Autorenporträt

Bill Dietch, born in Rochester, New York in 1952, found his calling in the bustling city of San Francisco. After moving there at the age of 23, he delved into various professions, including being a cab driver, bartender, and street photographer. His colorful life's experiences now fuel his storytelling, giving readers a taste of San Francisco's past through his vibrant vignettes.