
Capote
A Biography
Gerald Clarke(Author)
Abacus (Publisher)
Published on 8. November 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
656 pages
978-0-349-10545-1 (ISBN)
Description
The authoritative biography of Truman Capote, a bestseller when originally published on both sides of the Atlantic.
Reviews / Votes
In this riveting biography, Clarke, former TIME writer, depicts the sad sequence of sparkling achievements and overwhelming despair that marked the life of Truman Capote. Readers will be dazzled both by the life lived and the compelling skill with which Clarke brings it before us. * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY * Mr. Clarke makes one feel at last as if one really understands Mr. Capote. * NEW YORK TIMES * [An] extremely readable biography. * SUNDAY HERALD * Clarke's extremely readable biography cleverly tells Capote's story in the manner of the 'non-fiction novel * mode Capote developed in IN COLD BLOOD.' *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Illustrations
Integrated: 16
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 45 mm
Weight
506 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-349-10545-1 (9780349105451)
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Person
Gerald Clarke has written for many magazines, including Esquire and Time, where for many years he was a senior writer.