Flying Visits: Postcards From The Observer 1976-83
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Clive James, a master of incisive commentary, presents Flying Visits: Postcards From The Observer 1976-83, a vibrant collection of his acclaimed journalistic dispatches. This volume chronicles a period of significant cultural shifts, offering readers a witty and often profound look at the world through James's unique lens. He illustrates diverse locales and societal trends with characteristic charm and intellectual rigor, transforming everyday observations into compelling narratives. Each piece serves as a miniature journey, capturing the essence of a moment or place with sharp humor and keen insight. The collection argues for the enduring power of astute observation and eloquent prose in understanding our complex world.
Author: Clive James
Format: Hardback
Published: 1984, Jonathan Cape
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Clive James, a master of incisive commentary, presents Flying Visits: Postcards From The Observer 1976-83, a vibrant collection of his acclaimed journalistic dispatches. This volume chronicles a period of significant cultural shifts, offering readers a witty and often profound look at the world through James's unique lens. He illustrates diverse locales and societal trends with characteristic charm and intellectual rigor, transforming everyday observations into compelling narratives. Each piece serves as a miniature journey, capturing the essence of a moment or place with sharp humor and keen insight. The collection argues for the enduring power of astute observation and eloquent prose in understanding our complex world.