Fighting Words: Writers Lambast Other Writers--From Aristotle to Anne Rice
Illustrations by Tullio Pericoli. A lively collection of classic zingers from the mouths and pens of authors. "Who's better at being nasty than writers on other writers?"--The New York Times Magazine. A BOOK-OF-THE-MONTH CLUB and WRITER'S DIGEST BOOK CLUB selection. Illustrations by Tullio Pericoli
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1565120736
ISBN13:9781565120730
Release Date:January 1994
Publisher:Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Length:152 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.3" x 7.3"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
I'm keeping it!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I was almost happy to see how little this terrific book sells for; now I get to hang on to my copy of it! How can so many book readers resist "over 400 put-downs, backbites, & civil leers from the poisoned pens pens of great writers"? Snap it up!
This Book is Screamingly Funny! (Catty, Yes--but Funny!)
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
James Charlton's marvelously wicked collection of the cattiest, sharpest, wittiest criticisms of writers by writers is a hoot! The book is chocked to the brim with quote after quote of brilliantly crafted--if barbarous--quips about some of our most celebrated writers. If you've ever wondered what was so great about a particular author, you're not alone!You'll laugh a lot (and often wince) when you read this book. There's hardly a dull quotation!
A good book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
It's a good book for the people who like Anne Rice.
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