125 Years of Literary History
A delightful collection from the influential New York Times Book Review's 125-year history. This curated book features the best, funniest, strangest, and most memorable coverage, showcasing reviews, anecdotes about famous writers, and letter exchanges.
From the first takes on now-masterpiece novels to reviews by notable figures like Langston Hughes and James Baldwin, the book provides a captivating journey through modern American letters. Enhanced with vintage photographs from the Times's archive, it explores how literary tastes have evolved and the Book Review's significant impact on readers' choices.
A delightful collection from the influential New York Times Book Review's 125-year history. This curated book features the best, funniest, strangest, and most memorable coverage, showcasing reviews, anecdotes about famous writers, and letter exchanges.
From the first takes on now-masterpiece novels to reviews by notable figures like Langston Hughes and James Baldwin, the book provides a captivating journey through modern American letters. Enhanced with vintage photographs from the Times's archive, it explores how literary tastes have evolved and the Book Review's significant impact on readers' choices.
W 9 x H 10 x D 1.5 in
- 3.65 lb
- 368 pages
- Printed in China
- Released on 11/2/21
- Hardcover
- ISBN: 9780593234617
- Published By Clarkson Potter Publishers
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