The Gang That Wouldn't Write Straight: Wolfe, Thompson, Didion, Capote, and the New Journalism Revolution
Advance Praise forThe Gang That Wouldn’t Write Straight“It’s always complicated to write about writing (and about writers), but Marc Weingarten does it effortlessly. Every character inThe Gang That Wouldn’t Write Straightis compelling and necessary. If this book doesn’t make you want to be a journalist, nothing will.” —Chuck Klosterman, author ofKilling Yourself to Live“Well-researched, beautifully wrought—this is an addictively readable history of the revolution in American journalism.” —T. C. Boyle, author ofDrop City“Weingarten is a strong, fresh voice in contemporary cultural criticism.” —Alvin Toffler, author ofFuture ShockFrom the Hardcover edition.