The New York Times Book Review

Discover the essence of modern American literature with The New York Times Book Review, a curated collection celebrating 125 years of literary insight. This elegantly bound volume features highlights of the most influential, funniest, and strangest reviews that have shaped the reading public since its inception in 1896. Dive into a treasure trove of classic reviews, including first impressions of masterpieces and unexpected critiques, all enriched by stunning vintage photography sourced from the Times's archives. Readers will encounter iconic figures such as Langston Hughes, James Baldwin, and Nora Ephron through gripping essays and lively exchanges. This book not only showcases memorable reviews but also provides intriguing anecdotes that illustrate the evolution of literary taste. Perfect for bibliophiles and casual readers alike, this volume offers a unique perspective on how the Book Review has influenced what we read today. Explore how literature has reflected and shaped societal values throughout its 125-year history. Whether you're looking to enhance your own library or gift a fellow book lover, this compilation serves as a remarkable tribute to the art of book criticism and literary discourse. Order your copy of The New York Times Book Review and immerse yourself in the world of influential literature today.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780593234617
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 368


Description:
From the longest-running, most influential book review in America, here is its best, funniest, strangest, and most memorable coverage over the past 125 years.

Since its first issue on October 10, 1896, The New York Times Book Review has brought the world of ideas to the reading public. It is the publication where authors have been made, and where readers first encountered the classics that have enriched their lives.

Now the editors have curated the Book Review's dynamic 125-year history, which is essentially the story of modern American letters. Brimming with remarkable reportage and photography, this beautiful book collects interesting reviews, never-before-heard anecdotes about famous writers, and spicy letter exchanges. Here are the first takes on novels we now consider masterpieces, including a long-forgotten pan of Anne of Green Gables and a rave of Mrs. Dalloway, along with reviews and essays by Langston Hughes, Eudora Welty, James Baldwin, Nora Ephron, and more.

With scores of stunning vintage photographs, many of them sourced from the Times's own archive, readers will discover how literary tastes have shifted through the years-and how the Book Review's coverage has shaped so much of what we read today.