Letters of Note: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience

Usher, Shaun

ISBN 10: 1452134251 / ISBN 13: 9781452134253

Published by April 2016, 2016

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Letters of Note: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience
• Publisher: April 2016
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1452134251
• ISBN 13: 9781452134253
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Used
• Seller catalogs:
  • Literary Lives & Letters

About this title

Synopsis

This spectacular collection of more than 125 letters offers a never-before-seen glimpse of the events and people of history'the brightest and best, the most notorious, and the endearingly everyday. Entries include a transcript of the letter; a short contextual introduction; and, in 100 cases, a captivating facsimile of the letter itself. The artfulness of Shaun Usher's eclectic arrangement creates a reading experience rich in discovery. Mordant, hilarious, poignant, enlightening'surprise rewards each turn of the page. Colorfully illustrated with photographs, portraits, and relevant artworks, this handsome hardcover is a visual treat too, making Letters of Note an utterly distinctive gift, and an instant classic.

About the Author

Shaun Usher founded the blog-based archive Letters of Note, hugely popular internationally. He lives in Manchester, England.