Daniel Lewis James | |
|---|---|
 Daniel Lewis James, ca. 1928 | |
| Born | Daniel Lewis James, Jr. January 14, 1911 |
| Died | May 18, 1988 (aged 77) |
| Nationality |  American |
| Occupation | writer |
| Spouses | Rosalie Guignon
(m. 1934; div. 1940)Lilith (m. 1940) |
| Children | 2 |
Daniel Lewis James Jr. (January 14, 1911 – May 18, 1988), was an American writer, best known for his novel, Famous All Over Town, about Mexican-Americans in Los Angeles. He published the novel under his pseudonym, Danny Santiago, and during most of his professional career, he kept his identity a secret. James's own agent Carl Brandt did not know his real name until it was revealed by fellow author and friend, John Gregory Dunne.[1] Some critics call this use of a Latino pseudonym a literary fraud, while others appreciate his contributions to literature, regardless of his race. Although he was white, some critics believed he was able to convey an accurate portrait of the Chicano culture.[2]
- ^ "Author in name-change controversy, dies". Oakland Tribune. Oakland, California. 25 May 1988. p. 44. Retrieved 2022-07-02.
- ^ Anne C. Roark (22 July 1984). "Literary Alias Bared; 'Latino' Is an Anglo". Los Angeles Times. p. 1. Retrieved 2022-07-02.