This page presents links and a checklist of relevant books and articles on the life and work of Jim Tully. [ For more on this interesting "hobo" author, please read this short biography. ] The intent of this page is to place Tully's life and work in a larger context. Emphasis, however, is given to material which references the author's 1924 novel, Beggars of Life, the basis for the 1928 film staring Louise Brooks.
JIM TULLY: LINKS
--- there is only one substantial website devoted to Tully, along with a few other pages of interest
Jim Tully American Writer 1886 - 1947
--- a comprehensive site; includes excerpts from Tully's writings
Beggars of Life. A Hobo Autobiography
--- Tully's travels across the United States
 |
Beggars of Life an early edition |
Who was Jim Tully?
--- an illustrated, biographical sketch
JIM TULLY: A CHECKLIST OF RELEVANT BOOKS
--- a biography of Jim Tully is in the works; here are a few other books by and about Tully
Anderson, Maxwell. Gods of the Lightning New York: Longmans, Green and Co., 1928.
-- contains Outside Looking In, a dramatic adaption of Beggars of Life, which played on Broadway
Hinkle, Ray. The Hobo from St. Mary's: A Tribute to Jim Tully. Ray Hinkle, 1986.
-- chapbook appreciation
Tully, Jim. Beggars of Life. New York: A. C. Boni, 1924.
-- first edition of the novel
Tully, Jim. Beggars of Life. New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1928.
-- photoplay edition with four stills from the film
|