In this anthology, 26 writers illuminate the motivations at the heart of their creative lives in original essays that are as surprising and varied as their fiction.
Author(s): Will Blythe
256 Pages
Language + Art + Disciplines, Writing
Series Name: Back Bay Book

Description

Book Synopsis

In this anthology, 26 writers illuminate the motivations at the heart of their creative lives in original essays that are as surprising and varied as their fiction. The contributors include Pat Conroy, Norman Mailor, Rick Moody and David Foster Wallace.

From the Back Cover

To pursue a vocation like fiction writing these days demands an almost religious sense of mission. With so little chance of making a living, let alone a fortune, how does one come to terms with the impulse to write? In this landmark anthology, twenty-six of America's most exciting and accomplished writers of fiction illuminate the motivations at the heart of their creative lives in ways as surprising and varied as their fiction.

Review Quotes

"By turns cantankerous and dreamy, and an inspiration to writers and readers alike -- a living monument to the vitality and value of the writing life". -- KIRKUS REVIEWS

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.6 Inches (H) x 5.52 Inches (W) x .65 Inches (D)

Weight: .75 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 256

Genre: Language + Art + Disciplines

Sub-Genre: Writing

Series Title: Back Bay Book

Publisher: Little, Brown Paperbacks

Format: Paperback

Author: Will Blythe

Language: English

Street Date: September 15, 1999

TCIN: 94257639

UPC: 9780316115926

Item Number (DPCI): 247-07-0833

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: What is the target age group for this anthology?

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A: The suggested age group for this book is 22 years and up.
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Q: What genre does this anthology belong to?

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A: The anthology falls under the genre of Language + Art + Disciplines, specifically writing.
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Q: Who are some notable contributors to the anthology?

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A: Notable contributors include Pat Conroy, Norman Mailer, Rick Moody, and David Foster Wallace.
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