Figures in a Landscape: People and Places Contributor(s): Theroux, Paul (Author) |
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ISBN: 0544870301 ISBN-13: 9780544870307 Publisher: Mariner Books
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: May 2018 * Out of Print * |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Travel | Essays & Travelogues - Biography & Autobiography | Personal Memoirs - Literary Collections | Essays |
Dewey: 814.54 |
LCCN: 2017045486 |
Physical Information: 1.6" H x 6" W x 9.2" L (1.35 lbs) 416 pages |
Features: Dust Cover, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Library Journal Prepub Alert 12/01/2017 Publishers Weekly 03/05/2018 Booklist 03/15/2018 pg. 11 Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2018 BookPage 05/01/2018 Library Journal 06/01/2018 pg. 94 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A delectable collection of Theroux's recent writing on great places, people, and prose In the spirit of his much-loved Sunrise with Seamonsters and Fresh Air Fiend, Paul Theroux's latest collection of essays leads the reader through a dazzling array of sights, characters, and experiences, as Theroux applies his signature searching curiosity to a life lived as much in reading as on the road. This writerly tour-de-force features a satisfyingly varied selection of topics that showcase Theroux's sheer versatility as a writer. Travel essays take us to Ecuador, Zimbabwe, and Hawaii, to name a few. Gems of literary criticism reveal fascinating depth in the work of Henry David Thoreau, Graham Greene, Joseph Conrad, and Hunter Thompson. And in a series of breathtakingly personal profiles, we take a helicopter ride with Elizabeth Taylor, go surfing with Oliver Sacks, eavesdrop on the day-to-day life of a Manhattan dominatrix, and explore New York with Robin Williams. An extended mediation on the craft of writing binds together this wide-ranging collection, along with Theroux's constant quest for the authentic in a person or in a place. |
Contributor Bio(s): Theroux, Paul: - PAUL THEROUX is the author of many highly acclaimed books. His novels include The Lower River and The Mosquito Coast, and his renowned travel books include Ghost Train to the Eastern Star and Dark Star Safari. He lives in Hawaii and Cape Cod. |
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