Cult Writers by Ian Haydn Smith
Cult Writers is the next bookin a series of four gift books that each profile 50 cult individuals in the creative arts.
For the reader who wants to dig deeper into quality writing, or the bibliophile looking to branch out into new genres, Cult Writers is an inviting source to decide what to read next* PopMatters *
A survey of idolized literati from an array of styles, backgrounds, and philosophies, Smith’s compendium includes the usual suspects one expects from a work on cult writers—Kurt Vonnegut, J. R. R. Tolkien, Françoise Sagan, Cormac McCarthy, Djuna Barnes, Ken Kesey, Ayn Rand—plus a few quirks, accompanied by illustrations by Kristelle Rodeia. * Booklist *
Regardless of one’s knowledge of any of the 50 writers discussed, Cult Writers is intriguing and informative. * New York Journal of Books *
A bibliophiles delight, "Cult Writers: 50 Nonconformist Novelists You Need to Know" is an inherently fascinating and informative book to browse through. * Midwest Book Review *
A survey of idolized literati from an array of styles, backgrounds, and philosophies, Smith’s compendium includes the usual suspects one expects from a work on cult writers—Kurt Vonnegut, J. R. R. Tolkien, Françoise Sagan, Cormac McCarthy, Djuna Barnes, Ken Kesey, Ayn Rand—plus a few quirks, accompanied by illustrations by Kristelle Rodeia. * Booklist *
Cult Writers is an entertaining introduction to the weird and wonderful world of literature.
* BookTrib *Regardless of one’s knowledge of any of the 50 writers discussed, Cult Writers is intriguing and informative. * New York Journal of Books *
A bibliophiles delight, "Cult Writers: 50 Nonconformist Novelists You Need to Know" is an inherently fascinating and informative book to browse through. * Midwest Book Review *
Ian Haydn Smith is a London-based writer. He is the update editor on 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die and is the editor of BFI Filmmakers Magazine and Curzon Magazine. Ian is also the author of Selling the Movie: The Art of the Film Poster, The Short Story of Photography and Cult Filmmakers. Kristelle Rodeia is a freelance illustrator based in Paris. After studying Plastic Arts and Graphic Design, she is now a full time illustrator working in a mixture of pen, ink and digital drawings. Previous clients include Stylist, Veneta Bottega and Erratum. Kristelle is the illustrator for White Lion Publishing's Cult Artists, Cult Filmmakers, Cult Musicians and Cult Writers.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780711250642 |
| ISBN 10 | 0711250642 |
| Title | Cult Writers |
| Author | Ian Haydn Smith |
| Series | Cult Figures |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2020-06-09 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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