Carl Van Vechten | 1880-1966 1922 - Peter Whiffle 1923 - The Blind Bow-Boy 1924 - The Tattooed Countess 1925 - Firecrackers 1926 - Nigger Heaven His most highly acclaimed work, it takes place in the exotic world of Harlem's nightclubs and soirees. 1928 - Spider Boy 1930 - Parties 1932 - Sacred and Profane Memoirs