Birthday Special
“Birthday Special” by Bill Buford is a collection published by Granta in 1989, featuring a diverse array of writers who have contributed to the magazine over its first decade. This first edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English. The book serves as a celebration of Granta’s legacy, showcasing a variety of voices that have shaped contemporary literature.
Readers will find a rich assortment of essays and narratives that reflect the magazine’s commitment to literary excellence. The anthology includes contributions from notable authors such as Salman Rushdie, John Updike, and Nadine Gordimer, among others. This collection not only highlights the evolution of Granta but also offers insights into the realms of journalism and language arts, making it a significant addition to literary collections.
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Granta is ten years old. And its ‘Birthday Special’ is a celebration, a merry miscellany, a mad editorial tea party of some of the writers who, since 1979, have made Granta the most widely read literary magazine in the English language.John SimpsonSalman RushdieIan JackRyszard KapuscinskiNadine GordimerDavid GoldblattRichard RaynerGeorge SteinerWalter AbishGuy DavenportWilliam BoydJeanette WintersonRussel HobanMarketa LuskacovaEugene RichardsJoy WilliamsLeonard MichaelsJay McInerneyJohn UpdikePeregrine HodsonMario Vargas LlosaColin Thubron
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