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James Cagney defies genre in ode to Oakland Ghetto Koans

By Lisa Morehouse

Published August 19, 2025 at 6:00 AM PDT

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James Cagney lives in Oakland. His book, "Ghetto Koans," a a blend of genres and a personal archive. It came out July 15th, 2025.

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