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Letters of Note: Volume 1: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience
This book describes itself as a "museum of letters," featuring letters from Queen Elizabeth, Gandhi, Jack the Ripper, Elvis, Ernest Hemingway, and others. The New Yorker says, "Reading through them is addictive, like dipping into a bag of variously tempting assorted candies, knowing that the next one will always bring surprise and pleasure."
About the Book
Publisher’s description:
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, Letters of Note is an instant classic.
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