Jonathan Meades is a celebrated essayist known for his incisive explorations of food, culture, and landscape. His writing, often compared to literary giants like Sterne and Dickens, is characterized by a sophisticated style and profound analysis. Through his essays and films, Meades delves into the intricacies of English identity and the state of the world, maintaining a unique, often provocative voice. His literary contribution lies in his ability to weave personal reflection with broader cultural commentary, offering readers a rich and thought-provoking experience.
Set against the backdrop of the twentieth century, this novel offers a surreal journey that showcases Jonathan Meades' unique literary style. Blending reality with hallucination, it promises to challenge perceptions and immerse readers in a vivid exploration of history and imagination. Meades' distinctive voice and narrative approach aim to establish him as a significant figure in contemporary literature.
"Thirty years ago Jonathan Meades published a hefty collection of reportorial journalism, essays, criticism, squibs, fictions called Peter Knows What Dick Likes. It quickly acquired cult status. The critic James Woods was moved to write: 'When journalism is like this, journalism and literature become one.' This new collection is every bit as rich and every bit as catholic. Hence its title: Pedro and Ricky Come Again. Thirty years older, so no longer boys, but no wiser, and still impervious to good taste and good manners. From the inexcusability of nationalism and the ubiquitous abuse of the word 'iconic', to John Lennon's shopping lists and the wine they call 'Black Tower', the work assembled here demonstrates Meades's unparalleled range and erudition, with pieces on cities, artists, sex, England, concrete, politics and much, much more."
This 'anti-cookbook' collects of 125 of Meades's favourite recipes, combining polemic with indispensable culinary advice
A paperback reissue of Jonathan Meades's savage masterpiece
In this widely acclaimed collection, Jonathan Meades proves there is no such thing as a boring place
