From the moment J. D. Salinger publishedThe Catcher in the Ryein 1951, he was stalked by besotted fans, would-be biographers, and pushy journalists. In this collection of rare and revealing encounters with the elusive literary giant, Salinger discussessometimes willingly, sometimes grudginglywhat that onslaught was like, the autobiographical origins of his art, and his advice to writers. Including his final, surprising interview, and with an insightful introduction byNew York Timesjournalist David Streitfeld, these enlightening, provocative, and even amusing conversations reveal a writer fiercely resistant to the spotlight but powerless to escape its glare.

Format: Paperback
Published: USA, 2016
Publisher: Melville House Publishing
Pages: 144
Language: English
ISBN 13:9781612195896
ISBN 10:161219589X