The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2004
Overview
Commentary
Dave Eggars's third annual collection of what he deems best--fiction, nonfiction, and even a couple of cartoons--includes work by David Sedaris, Michelle Tea, David Mamet, Julie Orringer, Christopher Buckley, and Ben Ehrenreich.
With an introduction by Viggo Mortensen (of LORD OF THE RINGS fame) and cover art by indie-comic darling Adrian Tomine, Dave Eggers BEST AMERICAN NONREQUIRED READING 2004 is a delightful smorgasbord of literary gems (essays, stories, humor, and comics) culled from a variety of sources--both major publications like Esquire and small Internet webzines.
Publisher's Notes
The ecclectic new volume in the annual series presents the finest literature from mainstream and alternative American periodicals, including both fiction and nonfiction by David Mamet, Haruki Murakami, Christopher Buckley, Michael Paterniti, and Michelle Tea, from such sources as The Onion and McSweeney's. Simultaneous.
Reviews
"The book is a zesty bouillabaisse of nonrequired reading that should be required, and Adrian Tomine's multi-paneled cover illustration effectively captures its essence."
"This collection of writing by and about the drifting inhabitants of strange places throws up many rich pleasures. Dave Eggers is clearly the kind of editor-author other writers wish to be published by, and there is no reason to suppose from this collection that McSweeney's will flag."
Roly Allen
Full Details
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| Introduction | |
| Format | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780618341238 |
| List Price | $14.00 |
| Publisher | |
| Publication Date | 10/14/2004 |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | |
| Release Status | In Print |
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| Pages | 288 |
| Measurements | Weight: 1.15 Pounds |
| Height: 8.5 Inches |
| Length: 5.75 Inches |
| Thickness: 1.25 Inches |