Gay Talese es reconocido por su trabajo pionero en el periodismo literario, a menudo denominado Nuevo Periodismo. Sobresale en la reportaje en profundidad, estableciendo una forma distintiva de escritura de no ficción. Su estilo particular ofrece profundas perspectivas tanto de individuos comunes como de figuras célebres. La habilidad de Talese para capturar la esencia de sus sujetos solidifica su posición como una voz importante en el periodismo moderno.
Este libro presenta recuerdos familiares íntimos y los humildes inicios del autor como periodista, entrelazando íconos culturales como Frank Sinatra y Ernest Hemingway, políticos como Kennedy y Fidel Castro, y deportistas como Muhammad Ali. Todos comparten el inigualable estilo de Talese.
El primer libro de no ficción que desveló los secretos de la Mafia y puso en jaque la vida de su autor, quien viajó a Sicilia y se infiltró en la intimidad de los Bonanno durante seis años. Una lluviosa noche de octubre de 1964, dos gángsters secuestraron al famoso jefe mafioso Joseph Bonanno, y a la mañana siguiente la policía neoyorquina informó de que estaba muerto. Un año después, Bonanno reapareció de forma misteriosa, y su vuelta desató una sangrienta disputa entre familias mafiosas... Esta obra monumental, que se lee como una trepidante novela —llena de detalles íntimos y fruto de una brillante labor periodística—, se convirtió en un bestseller desde su publicación en 1971, y fue llevada a la pantalla televisiva en miniseries de la CBS; luego inspiraría Los Soprano. Ningún otro libro ha contribuido tanto a desvelar los secretos, la estructura, las guerras, las luchas de poder, las vidas familiares y las personalidades fascinantes y aterradoras de la mafia.
In this Collector’s Edition, Frank Sinatra Has a Cold is published in traditional letterpress, with an introduction by Gay Talese and facsimile reproductions of manuscript pages, correspondence, and original storyboard, revealing the making of this New Journalism marvel. To complete the Sinatra picture, the text and archival material is interwoven with photographs of Sinatra from the legendary lens of Phil Stern, the only photographer granted access to Sinatra over four decades, as well as from top photojournalists of the ’60s including John Bryson, John Dominis, and Terry O’Neill. Reproduced in rich duotone, the photographs compliment Talese’s character study by documenting the many complex facets of Sinatra: the voice, the showman, the doting father, the Hollywood magnet, and the man with, in his own words, an “over-acute capacity for sadness as well as elation.”
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 deep familial connections, this narrative delves into the author's Italian heritage, intertwining personal anecdotes with rich cultural history. It highlights the significance of family traditions and the impact of ancestry on identity. Through vivid storytelling, the book invites readers to reflect on their own roots and the legacies that shape them, offering a heartfelt journey through generations.
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The book is a significant contribution to writing and journalism, praised for its thorough documentation and insightful analysis. It explores the intricacies of the craft, offering readers a deep understanding of the principles and practices that define effective communication in these fields. The work stands out as a pivotal resource for aspiring writers and journalists, highlighting both historical context and contemporary relevance.
High Notes contains all the reasons I've been teaching Gay Talese's work to my students at Yale for a decade, and all the reasons they love it. There are scenes described in such vivid detail you feel you're standing inside them; peripheral characters whom only Talese would care about and who are far more interesting than the ones in the center; details that no other writer would notice because no one has Talese's eyes and Talese's ears. This is glorious journalism. Ann Fadiman, author of EX LIBRIS and AT LARGE and AT SMALL
Exploring the intricacies of a writer's life, Gay Talese reflects on his journey from college newspaper beginnings to acclaim at The New York Times and beyond. He shares insights into his subjects, the motivations behind his narratives, and the evolution of American culture over fifty years. Talese recounts significant stories, including his legendary profiles and the lives of ordinary individuals, revealing the meticulous process of storytelling. With humor and passion, he illustrates the serendipity and diligence that define the art of writing.
Reveals the story of a man who bought a motel and secretly observed his guests to satisfy his voyeuristic desires, and kept extensive journals capturing the changing sexual mores of the country