--- product_id: 69289860 title: "Mr. Blue" brand: "myles connolly" price: "£22.64" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/69289860-mr-blue store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # Mr. Blue **Brand:** myles connolly **Price:** £22.64 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mr. Blue by myles connolly - **How much does it cost?** £22.64 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/69289860-mr-blue) ## Best For - myles connolly enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted myles connolly brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Mr. Blue - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Li3GH4MNL.jpg) ![Mr. Blue - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/613LwVs+2WL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoyable read *by T***M on Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2022* I loved how he authors footnotes bring together a character whom we should be more like in our lives. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Classic Period Piece *by D***Y on Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2021* I first read this in the late 50s. It is a short tale of a rather charismatic person who spends his life in a somewhat religious bent while still in the day to day world. It is told by a friend who sees Blue from afar and tries to understand and interpret Blue's rather intense religious existence while "in the world".When first read, this was both a theological work and a philosophical interpretation of a religious experience. Coming back some 60 plus years this book would be strange for many contemporary college age students but it is a reminder of Post WW II thought.Definitely worth a read to understand how we have changed from that time. Blue is a mystic in asense, in the world but not always part of the world. Blue is clearly called that in reference to Mary, mother of Jesus, whose color was blue. Thus Blue is in a sense a Marian acolyte. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Wonderful And Inspiring Catholic Novella *by A***C on Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2005* Mr. Blue by Myles Connolly is that rare treasure of a book and story whose description triggers a need to obtain it. This 115 page, Loyola Press edition, novella got a mention in Fr. James T. O'Connor's wonderful book on the theology of the Eucharist, The Hidden Manna. What Fr. O'Connor said about this book intrigued me and I purchased it. It is a wonderful read.Originally published in 1928 the book was written by screen writer and producer Myles Connolly. He is most famous for his connection with the classic films It Happened One Night and State Of The Union. He was also a devout Catholic and that shows in his story telling.The main character, J. Blue, is the anti-Gatsby. He is a Jazz Age St. Francis seeking to divest himself of all things material and a saint of the streets who seeks out poverty to glorify God. Blue, who for part of the story lives in a packing crate on the roof of a skyscraper, sees the image of God in every man, especially the poor, and is in tune with creation. Where Gatsby sought to rid himself of his past and invested his life in social climbing, Blue seeks to lessen himself so that the glory of God will increase. Of note and interest is the author's describing Eugenics and the State in its most evil incarnation and eerily predicting Nazi religious persecuation and racial law. Remember, this book was published in 1928. Myles Connolly apparently had his finger on what was going on in the world. Sadly, some of what the main character J. Blue sees in his dream has come to pass.This is a book every Catholic should read. It would make a wonderful book for parish discussion. Finally, it would make a great full-length movie. I say full-length because even though it is a novella Blue's dream, which he thought would make a great film, would take a full production to do it justice. Buy this book and pass it along to your friends, Catholics and non-Catholics alike. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/69289860-mr-blue](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/69289860-mr-blue) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*