Book description
Literary critic, cultural commentator, TV personality, journalist,
poet, political analyst, satirist and Formula One fan: Clive James is a
man (and master) of many talents, and the essays collected here are
testament to that fact. Whether discussing Bing Crosby, Bruno Schulz or
Shakespeare, he manages to prioritise style and substance
simultaneously, his tone never less than pitch-perfect, his argument
always considered. With each phrase carefully crafted and each piece
offering cause for thought, the resulting volume -- which takes the
reader from London to Bali, theatre to library, from pre-election
campaigning to sitting in front of the TV at home, watching The Sopranos
and The West Wing -- is remarkable not only for its range and insight,
but also its intimacy and honesty.
