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An opinionated, irreverent look at the most fascinating writers of our time.
Aug 18, 2000 | If you love a book and want to find out more about the author, if you're wondering what critics think of an author you admire (or despise), or if you've got a free weekend and are looking for a book that won't waste your time, "The Salon.com Reader's Guide to Contemporary Authors" is for you.
An all-original, A-to-Z guide to over 225 of the most fascinating writers of our time, penned by an international cast of talented young critics and reviewers, "The Salon.com Reader's Guide" contains profiles, reviews, and bibliographies of the authors who matter most now -- from Margaret Atwood to Tobias Wolff, Paul Auster to Alice Walker. Also included are essays and recommended reading lists from the authors themselves: Dorothy Allison on the books that shaped her, A.S. Byatt on her five favorite historical novels, Rick Moody on postmodern fiction, Robert Stone on the greatest war novels, and Ian McEwan on the best fiction about work.
Peppered throughout with marvelously witty illustrations, "The Salon Guide to Contemporary Authors" will reflect the intensity of your best (and worst) reading experience -- it will inform, captivate, delight, and stir debate. Most importantly, it will answer the question close to the heart of any fiction lover holding a novel in his or her hands: why should I read this?
Exclusive Excerpts:
Preface: Who's in the book, who's not and why
Introduction: The death of the Red Hot Center -- the story of fiction since 1960
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