The uncollected David Rakoff
By: compiled and edited by Timothy G. Young ; with a foreword by Paul Rudnick
Contributors: Young, Timothy G. (Timothy Garrett), 1965- compiler, editor; Rudnick, Paul, author of foreword; Rakoff, David
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 339
ISBN-13: 9780307946478
Subjects: American essays; American wit and humor
Other titles: David Rakoff; Love, dishonor, marry, die, cherish, perish.
Work titles: Works
Description: Bestselling and Thurber Prize-winning humorist David Rakoff was one of the most original, delightfully acerbic voices of his generation. Here, in one place, is the best of his previously uncollected material - most never before published in book form. David Rakoff's singular personality spills from every page of this witty and entertaining volume, which includes travel features, early fiction works, pop culture criticism, and transcripts of his most memorable appearances on public radio's Fresh Air and This American Life. These writings chart his transformation from fish out of water, meekly arriving for college in 1982, to a proud New Yorker bluntly opining on how to walk properly in the city. They show his unparalleled ability to capture the pleasures of solitary pursuits like cooking and crafting, especially in times of trouble; as well as the ups and downs in the life-span of a friendship, whether it is a real relationship or an imaginary correspondence between Gregor Samsa and Dr. Seuss (co-authored with Jonathan Goldstein). Also included is his novel-in-verse Love, Dishonor, Marry, Die, Cherish, Perish. By turns hilarious, incisive and deeply moving, this collection highlights the many facets of Rakoff's huge talent and shows the arc of his remarkable career."--provided by publisher.
Notes: "An Anchor Books original."

"Including the entire text of Love, Dishonor, Marry, Die, Cherish, Perish"--Cover.