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Talking at the Gates: A Life of James Baldwin
James Campbell
James Baldwin was one of America's finest and influential writers. By the time he died, his books, such as "The Fire Next Time", "Go Tell It on the Mountain" and "Giovanni's Room", had become modern classics. Based on interviews with his friends and his correspondences, this title gives a comprehensive account of the life and work of this writer.
336 pages, black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | September 18, 2008 |
| ISBN13 | 9780571245741 |
| Publishers | Faber & Faber |
| Pages | 336 |
| Dimensions | 217 × 137 × 35 mm · 430 g |
| Language | English |
| Editor | Campbell, James |
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