Mint Editions My First Book (Hardback) Mint Editions
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Further Details Title: My First Book Condition: New EAN: 9781513134215 ISBN: 9781513134215 Publisher: West Margin Press Format: Hardback Release Date: 03/31/2022 Description: My First Book (1894) is a collection of reminiscences by some of the leading fiction writers of the Victorian era. Beginning with a heartfelt introduction by English humorist Jerome K. Jerome, the collection includes reflections by such literary titans as Robert Louis Stevenson, Rudyard Kipling, and Arthur Conan Doyle. “It rose to my lips to answer him that it was not always the books written very, very well that brought in the biggest heaps of money […] But something about the almost baby face beside me, fringed by the gathering shadows, silenced my middle-aged cynicism.” In his brilliant introduction, Jerome recalls a scenario that will be familiar to writers at any stage in their career. A young and ambitious artist seeks the advice of an older mentor. The mentor longs to warn the writer about the difficulties of obtaining success, but knows that to do so would risk breaking the essential innocence necessary for making art. Conscious of this dynamic, the contributors to My First Book endeavor to demystify the writing process as well as the trajectory of their own careers by sharing with readers how their first major works came into being. Heartfelt, humorous, and ultimately honest, their reflections remain invaluable to writers from all walks of life. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition My First Book is a classic of British literature reimagined for modern readers. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: US Item Height: 203mm Item Length: 127mm Author: Mint Editions Contributor: Mint Editions (Contributions by) Genre: Literary Criticism Book Series: Mint Editions Release Year: 2022 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
