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Fighting Words: Writers Lambast Other Writers--From Aristotle to Anne Rice

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Publisher Comments:

Illustrations by Tullio Pericoli. A lively collection of classic zingers from the mouths and pens of authors. "Who's better at being nasty than writers on other writers?"--The New York Times Magazine. A BOOK-OF-THE-MONTH CLUB and WRITER'S DIGEST BOOK CLUB selection. Illustrations by Tullio Pericoli

Book News Annotation:

A fun, pocket-size (5x7.5") collection of brief quotes, e.g.: "The nicest old lady I ever met"--William Faulkner, on Henry James. Includes great line drawings by Tullio Pericoli.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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About the Author

James Charlton is the compiler and editor of many books, including The Writer's Quotation Book, The Writer's Home Companion, and Bred Any Good Rooks Lately?He lives in New York City.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781565120730
Subtitle:
Writers Lambast Other Writers--From Aristotle to Anne Rice
Editor:
Charlton, James
Author:
Charlton, James
Author:
Pericoli, Tullio
Publisher:
Algonquin Books
Location:
Chapel Hill, N.C. :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Quotations
Subject:
Rhetoric
Subject:
History & Criticism *
Subject:
Authorship
Subject:
Authors
Subject:
Authors -- Quotations.
Subject:
Autores
Subject:
REFERENCE / Quotations
Copyright:
1994
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Series Volume:
OC-135
Publication Date:
19940106
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
7.30x5.28x.77 in. .58 lbs.
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