Twelve early pieces never before collected that offer an illuminating glimpse into the mind and process of Joan Didion.
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'Utterly fascinating' NEW YORK TIMES'An act of intimate storytelling'VOGUE'A profound, rich document'NEW STATESMANA deeply moving, newly discovered... Læs mere
'It is quite impossible to deny the artistic brilliance of her reportage. [Didion] brings El Salvador to life so that it ends up invading our flesh.' - New York Times
A ruthless and unflinching examination of American life in the late 1960s, from the author of The Year of Magical Thinking.
'Full of direct quotations and written with the immediacy of fresh recollection' New Yorker A previously unpublished work from one of America's most iconic writers, Joan Didion, the author of The Year of Magical Thinking.
A thrilling and exhilarating exploration of U.S. politics in Central America from Joan Didion, the hugely acclaimed author of The Year of Magical Thinking.
‘This happened on December 30, 2003. That may seem a while ago but it won't when it happens to you…’
This comprehensive edition brings together for the first time three seminal collections by legendary essayist and journalist Joan Didion: Slouching toward Bethlehem, White Album and Sentimental Journeys. Prefaced with a new introduction by Joan Didion.
An engrossing examination of political and personal life in Central America, from the award-winning author of The Year of Magical Thinking. Writing with the economical swiftness... Læs mere