The Man from New York: John Quinn and His Friends

Summary

Benjamin Lawrence Reid tells the story of John Quinn, the New York lawyer and patron who quietly bankrolled and championed the leading writers and artists of the early modern era. The book follows Quinn's friendships and support across figures such as Ezra Pound, James Joyce, and the painters of the Armory Show, showing how one collector helped carry modernism into America. Reid draws a vivid picture of a generous, driven man who left a deep mark on the culture without seeking fame.