The Fran Lebowitz Reader : The Sunday Times Bestseller
(Author) Fran LebowitzA brilliant collection of acerbic, wisecracking and hilarious essays from New York icon Fran Lebowitz, star of Martin Scorsese's hit Netflix series, Pretend It's a City. Fran Lebowitz is a New York legend. Arriving in the city over fifty years ago, she made her name as a columnist on Andy Warhol's Interview magazine, before publishing two bestselling collections of essays. She's one of America's most insightful social commentators, a sought-after public speaker, a style icon, wit and flaneur. In these essays, Lebowitz turns her trademark caustic wit to everything from children ('rarely in the position to lend one a truly interesting sum of money'), to novelty ice cubes ('flowers belong in one's lapel, not in one's bourbon') and landlords ('it is the solemn duty of every landlord to maintain an adequate supply of roaches'). And her attitude to work is the perfect antidote to our exhausting culture of self-betterment ('3.40pm. I consider getting out of bed. I reject the notion as being unduly vigorous. I read and smoke a bit more'). 'Great people talk about ideas, average people talk about things and small people talk about wine' 'Think before you speak. Read before you think' 'All God's children are not beautiful. Most of God's children are, in fact, barely presentable.' 'If your sexual fantasies were truly of interest to others, they would no longer be fantasies.' Note: contains a different selection of essays to earlier editions.
Fran Lebowitz
Fran Lebowitz is an American author, public speaker, and social commentator known for her sharp wit and unique perspective on modern life. She gained recognition for her essays and articles in publications such as Interview and Vanity Fair, as well as her two books, "Metropolitan Life" (1978) and "Social Studies" (1981). Lebowitz's writing style is characterized by her acerbic humor, cultural observations, and distinctive voice. She is considered a prominent figure in contemporary literature for her candid commentary on society, politics, and pop culture. Her most famous work, "Metropolitan Life," remains a classic in the genre of humorous essays and has solidified her reputation as a witty and insightful writer.