Gay Talese Book order

Featuring a compilation of exceptional journalism, this collection showcases Gay Talese's most significant reporting on New York City. Renowned for his vivid storytelling and keen observations, Talese captures the essence of the city through its diverse characters and dynamic stories, offering readers a unique glimpse into the heart of urban life. Each piece reflects his mastery in weaving narrative and fact, making this collection a must-read for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of New York's culture and history.

Exploring his groundbreaking career, Gay Talese delves into his fascination with the hidden characters of the world. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, he reveals the art of storytelling and the importance of uncovering the lives of those often overlooked. This work highlights Talese's unique approach to journalism and literature, showcasing his ability to bring depth and humanity to his subjects.

American journalist Gay Talese chronicles his pioneering career, marked by a fascination with the world's hidden characters, followed by an all-new, in-depth study of Nicholas, a New York doctor who blew up his Manhattan brownstone rather than sell it to pay a court-ordered sum in a divorce settlement.

Gay Talese's crystalline portrait of Frank Sinatra combined faithful fact with vivid storytelling in a triumph of New Journalism. It is now published alongside notes and correspondence from the author's archives and photographs from Phil Stern--the only photographer granted access to Sinatra over an extraordinary four decade period.First published as a signed Collector's Edition, now available in an unlimited edition

High Notes contains all the reasons I've been teaching Gay Talese's work to my students at Yale for a decade, and all the reasons they love it. There are scenes described in such vivid detail you feel you're standing inside them; peripheral characters whom only Talese would care about and who are far more interesting than the ones in the center; details that no other writer would notice because no one has Talese's eyes and Talese's ears. This is glorious journalism. Ann Fadiman, author of EX LIBRIS and AT LARGE and AT SMALL

Reveals the story of a man who bought a motel and secretly observed his guests to satisfy his voyeuristic desires, and kept extensive journals capturing the changing sexual mores of the country

Este libro presenta recuerdos familiares íntimos y los humildes inicios del autor como periodista, entrelazando íconos culturales como Frank Sinatra y Ernest Hemingway, políticos como Kennedy y Fidel Castro, y deportistas como Muhammad Ali. Todos comparten el inigualable estilo de Talese.

The book offers a vivid portrayal of Frank Sinatra, blending factual information with an engaging narrative style characteristic of New Journalism. It features notes and letters from the author's archives, alongside photographs by Phil Stern, the sole photographer to document Sinatra over four decades. Initially released as a signed collector's edition, it is now available in an unlimited edition, making this comprehensive insight into Sinatra's life and legacy accessible to a wider audience.

This updated edition of a provocative classic delves into themes of societal norms and challenges conventional wisdom. It invites readers to critically examine their beliefs and the structures that shape their lives. The author presents compelling arguments and insights that remain relevant in today's context, encouraging a fresh dialogue on the subject matter. This version enhances the original text with contemporary perspectives, making it a thought-provoking read for both new and returning audiences.