An intelligent and sympathetic analysis of one of the true taboos of modern life.
From the author of "The Savage God," a unique memoir of growing old, and a lesson in not going gently into that good night.
Talks about the art of writing from one of the most popular critics of our time.
Al Alvarez's writing career has come in many guises. One of the most influential post-war critics, he has written profoundly and eloquently about writers... Læs mere
Written by the author of "Poker and The Biggest Game in Town", this book gives a portrait of the climbing legend Mo Anthoine. It is suitable for fans of adrenaline sports.
Much of the liveliness of Alvarez's story is inspired by the ambiguous fate of being an English Jew. He went from Oundle, an English public school, to Oxford, where an academic... Læs mere