Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A handsome first Edition/First Printing in Fine condition housed in an equally Fine dust-jacket.

In this riveting biography, Hilary Hills tells the story of one of the twentieth century's most influential and controversial writers. From his early days as a struggling young journalist, to his near-fatal car accident, to his meteoric rise to fame as the author of incendiary political essays, Mailer's life is an exploration of the power of the printed word.

Hills brings to life Mailer's complex personality, his ferocious intellect, and his passionate convictions. She reveals the intricate relationships he formed over the course of his life, from his passionate love affair with Jacqueline Kennedy to his tempestuous friendship with Norman Mailer.

Mailer was a master of the political essay and a towering figure in American letters. This biography is a compelling exploration of one of the twentieth century's most extraordinary writers.; 8vo; 477 pages.