Gay Talese Knihy

Obyčejný motel, jednadvacet pokojů, tucet falešných větracích průduchů a jeden voyeur... Voyeurův motel je pozoruhodné dílo napsané ve stylu narativního žurnalismu o událostech, které se opravdu staly... Gerard Foos si totiž koupil motel, aby mohl sledovat lidi při sexu a vést o tom podrobné záznamy. Ale viděl toho mnohem víc... Byl fascinován pozorováním chování a jednání jednotlivých hostů, ale často nezůstal jen u toho... Po více než třiceti letech se autor rozhodl porušit slib mlčenlivosti a popsat své setkání s Gerardem i to, co se v motelu ve skutečnosti stalo...

The book offers a vivid portrayal of Frank Sinatra, blending factual information with an engaging narrative style characteristic of New Journalism. It features notes and letters from the author's archives, alongside photographs by Phil Stern, the sole photographer to document Sinatra over four decades. Initially released as a signed collector's edition, it is now available in an unlimited edition, making this comprehensive insight into Sinatra's life and legacy accessible to a wider audience.

Exploring his groundbreaking career, Gay Talese delves into his fascination with the hidden characters of the world. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, he reveals the art of storytelling and the importance of uncovering the lives of those often overlooked. This work highlights Talese's unique approach to journalism and literature, showcasing his ability to bring depth and humanity to his subjects.

Creates a portrait of everyday life within the Mafia world by focusing on three generations of the Bonanno family.

Featuring a compilation of exceptional journalism, this collection showcases Gay Talese's most significant reporting on New York City. Renowned for his vivid storytelling and keen observations, Talese captures the essence of the city through its diverse characters and dynamic stories, offering readers a unique glimpse into the heart of urban life. Each piece reflects his mastery in weaving narrative and fact, making this collection a must-read for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of New York's culture and history.

Gay Talese's crystalline portrait of Frank Sinatra combined faithful fact with vivid storytelling in a triumph of New Journalism. It is now published alongside notes and correspondence from the author's archives and photographs from Phil Stern--the only photographer granted access to Sinatra over an extraordinary four decade period.First published as a signed Collector's Edition, now available in an unlimited edition

"Fascinating . . . Poignant." The Wall Street Journal In this extraordinary work of insight and interviews, bestselling author Gay Talese shares with us the lives of those we don't know and those we might wish we did: Frank Sinatra, Joe DiMaggio, Manhattan mobsters, Bowery bums, and many others -- fascinating men and women who define our country's spirit and lead us to an understanding of ourselves as a nation.

American journalist Gay Talese chronicles his pioneering career, marked by a fascination with the world's hidden characters, followed by an all-new, in-depth study of Nicholas, a New York doctor who blew up his Manhattan brownstone rather than sell it to pay a court-ordered sum in a divorce settlement.

"An Italian ROOTS." The Washington Post Book World At long last, Gay Talese, one of America's greatest living authors, employs his prodigious storytelling gifts to tell the saga of his own family's emigration to America from Italy in the years preceding World War II. Ultimately it is the story of all immigrant families and the hope and sacrifice that took them from the familiarity of the old world into the mysteries and challenges of the new. From the Paperback edition.

"Fascinating . . . Poignant." The Wall Street Journal In this extraordinary work of insight and interviews, bestselling author Gay Talese shares with us the lives of those we don't know and those we might wish we did: Frank Sinatra, Joe DiMaggio, Manhattan mobsters, Bowery bums, and many others -- fascinating men and women who define our country's spirit and lead us to an understanding of ourselves as a nation.