Penelope Gilliatt represents some of the best of the second generation of writers at The New Yorker magazine. Her contributions spanned short stories, novels, criticism, and screenplays, all marked by a brilliant literary sensibility. She wrote with a unique insight and stylistic flair, becoming a significant voice in English literature.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the world of film and theater with this collection of essays by renowned critic Penelope Gilliatt. From interviews with Hollywood stars to reviews of the latest Broadway productions, Gilliatt provides incisive commentary on the people and performances that shape the entertainment industry.
New York:: Coward-McCann,, (1982.). Very near fine in a very good dustjacket (some light edgewear to the dj.).. First US printing. Her fourth collection of short stories - of the twelve stories included here, 8 of them appeared originally in the New Yorker. 164 pp.