The New Kings of Nonfiction

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A collection of stories-some well known, some more obscure-capturing some of the best storytelling of this golden age of nonfiction.

An anthology of the best new masters of nonfiction storytelling, personally chosen and introduced by Ira Glass, the producer and host of the award-winning public radio program This American Life.

These pieces-on teenage white collar criminals, buying a cow, Saddam Hussein, drunken British soccer culture, and how we know everyone in our Rolodex-are meant to mesmerize and inspire.

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Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars

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5 out of 5 stars

This is a perfect collection for a literary journalism course, 2009-12-21
I am using this as a text for a literary journalism course on the college level. It is wonderful to have Ira Glass' fresh and non academic voice explain in the introduction why this kind of nonfiction writing is so powerful. And having such a great collection of works by many of the well-known writers currently publishing is a gift. The fact that some of these works have been published elsewhere is a good thing for me. The whole collection captures a certain type of writing that I haven't found in such a concise well edited collection anywhere else. THANK YOU IRA!!!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Perfect Gift: An Introduction to Contemporary Non-Fiction, 2009-12-12
This is an excellent compilation of some of today's most noteworthy writers. While this doesn't necessary hold their signature stories, I think it does justice as a sampler.

A long-time fan of Michael Lewis and Malcolm Gladwell, I found this to be an excellent bite-sized introduction to authors I had not experienced. A perfect traveling companion or bedside read.

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5 out of 5 stars

New Kings of non-fiction, 2009-12-02
Don't judge a book by its cover. Great read! I enjoyed all the stories and am looking for another book by Ira Glass with this variety. Can't stop telling everyone about this book, but the cover has to go...

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3 out of 5 stars

Uneven, 2009-10-28
While I love Ira Glass on "This American Life," the stories included in this book aren't all top quality. Some are enthralling and excellent. Others were dull, boring and went on forever.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Anthology, 2009-01-03
A great read, and the type of book that we should see more often from publishers.

From English soccer hooligans to Saddam Hussein, this book covers topics in a way that reminds readers of Gonzo journalism.

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