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Unto the Sons

Unto the Sons more books like this

by Gay Talese

The acclaimed author of such modern classics as Honor Thy Father and The Kingdom and the Power salutes the American dream in a bestseller praised as "an Italian Roots" (Washington Post Book World). In the years preceding World War II, the Talese family emigrated from Italy to America--a place that tested their loyalties, love, and links with the ...

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Honor Thy Father

Honor Thy Father more books like this

by Gay Talese

The acclaimed author of Unto the Sons penetrates the silence and secrecy of the Mafia and offers an intimate look at a powerful--and vanishing--way of life. "An invaluable document".--The New York Times Book Review.

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Thy Neighbor's Wife

Thy Neighbor's Wife more books like this

by Gay Talese

The provocative report on American sexuality that shocked the world when it was first published in 1981, Gay Talese's chronicle of American permissiveness, before the age of AIDS, is also a uniquely personal odyssey into the author's private self. Includes a new foreword by the author. Previous publisher: Dell.

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The Gay Talese Reader: Portraits and Encounters

The Gay Talese Reader: Portraits and Encounters more books like this

by Gay Talese, Barbara Lounsberry (Introduction by)

Attention to detail and observation of the unnoticed is the hallmark of Talese's writing and "The Gay Talese Reader" brings together the best of his essays and classic profiles.

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A Writer's Life

A Writer's Life more books like this

by Gay Talese

One of the most influential nonfiction writers of his generation pens a candid, humorous, deeply impassioned, and dazzling book about the nature of writing in one man's life, and of writing itself.

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Kingdom and the Power

Kingdom and the Power more books like this

by Gay Talese

With drama and riveting detail, the author of Unto the Sons presents a candidly fascinating look at the making of the remarkable publishing dynasty that is The New York Times--all the history behind the headlines. "Beautifully documented . . . no less than a landmark in the field of writing about journalism".--The Nation. Previous publisher: Dell.

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Fame and Obscurity

Fame and Obscurity more books like this

by Gay Talese

To concide with the paperback release of Unto the Sons, Talese's earlier works have been repackaged in Ivy editions featuring new forewords by the author. From Frank Sinatra and Joe Dimaggio to a U.N. barber and a bowery bum, here are the renowned and the obscure, all captured by bestselling journalist and social observer Talese. Pervious ...

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Writing Creative Nonfiction: The Literature of Reality

Writing Creative Nonfiction: The Literature of Reality more books like this

by Gay Talese, Barbara Lounsberry

This informal book traces the evolution of literary nonfiction and reveals how Gay Talese writes in the genre. In addition, articles by such masters as John McPhee, Tom Wolfe, and Annie Dillard illustrate various writing techniques.

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Remembering Sinatra: 10 Years Later

Remembering Sinatra: 10 Years Later more books like this

by Robert Sullivan, Editors of Life, Gay Talese

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Neighbors Wife

by Gay Talese

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by Gay Talese

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The Bridge: The Building of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge

The Bridge: The Building of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge more books like this

by Gay Talese, Bruce Davidson (Photographer), Lili Rethi (Illustrator)

For the first time in paperback, this is Talese's riveting drama of politics and courage, as well as a demonstration of his skills as a reporter and a storyteller as he documents the building of the Verrazano narrows bridge. 23 photos.

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The Best American Essays, 1987 more books like this

by Robert Atwan (Editor), American Essays 1987 Best, Gay Talese (Editor)

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The Kingdom and the Power: Behind the Scenes at the New York Times: The Institution That Influences the World more books like this

by Gay Talese

With drama and riveting detail, the author of Unto the Sons presents a candidly fascinating look at the making of the remarkable publishing dynasty that is The New York Times--all the history behind the headlines. "Beautifully documented . . . no less than a landmark in the field of writing about journalism".--The Nation. Previous publisher: Dell.

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New York: 365 Days more books like this

by New York Times, New York Times The, Gay Talese (Introduction by)

Spanning more than 100 years, this spectacular collection of then-and-now photographs captures the rhythms and moods of the greatest city in the world.

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Kingdom and the Powe more books like this

by Gay Talese

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The bridge. more books like this

by Gay Talese, Lili Réthi, Bruce Davidson

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New York: a serendipiter's journey. more books like this

by Gay Talese

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Fama Y Oscuridad

by Talese Gay

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The Best American Essays 1987 more books like this

by Gay Talese (Editor), Robert Atwan (Editor)

Guest editor Gay Talese has made these selections with an eye for the risky, provocative and unexpected from well-known writers breaking old barriers and up-and-comers whose voices startle with their power.

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Fame and obscurity, portraits. more books like this

by Gay Talese

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Von Den Vatern Auf Die Sohne more books like this

by Gay Talese

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