Paul Auster is the author of eleven novels, most recently "Oracle Night." His previous two novels, "The Book of Illusions" and "Timbuktu," were national bestsellers. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
"Auster's "Collected Prose" provides a fascinating long-exposure
snapshot of a writer's private and abiding obsessions and
touchstones as he oscillates between the worlds of his life and
art."--"The Times" (London)
"He is a remarkable writer whose work needs to be read in
totality."--"The Sunday Herald "(Scotland)
"One of America's leading novelists...The literary essays and
prefaces in this collection are elegant and accessible.... Much of
what is offered here displays his warmth, democratic instincts, and
human concerns."--"The Daily Telegraph" (London)
"Auster's informed enthusiasms, especially for European modernism
and aspects of the avant-garde, make him a passionate, intelligent,
and stimulating commentator. He writes acutely about the dilemmas
which inform serious artistic decisions. The hospitable, generous
pieces make one want to go immediately to the writers he
discusses."--"The Observer" (London)
"Auster's "Collected Prose provides a fascinating long-exposure
snapshot of a writer's private and abiding obsessions and
touchstones as he oscillates between the worlds of his life and
art."--"The Times (London)
"He is a remarkable writer whose work needs to be read in
totality."--"The Sunday Herald (Scotland)
"One of America's leading novelists...The literary essays and
prefaces in this collection are elegant and accessible.... Much of
what is offered here displays his warmth, democratic instincts, and
human concerns."--"The Daily Telegraph (London)
"Auster's informed enthusiasms, especially for European modernism
and aspects of the avant-garde, make him a passionate, intelligent,
and stimulating commentator. He writes acutely about the dilemmas
which inform serious artistic decisions. The hospitable, generous
pieces make one want to go immediately to the writers he
discusses."--"The Observer (London)
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