Granta 27 : Death
Granta 27: Death, edited by Bill Buford, is a collection published by Penguin Group in 1989, featuring 562 pages in English. This edition explores the theme of death through the contributions of fourteen writers and photographers, including notable figures such as John Gregory Dunne, Adam Mars-Jones, and Louise Erdrich. The work examines the concept of death and its significance, presenting a diverse range of perspectives and artistic interpretations.
Readers will find a blend of prose and visual art that delves into the complexities surrounding mortality. The collection invites contemplation on how death shapes narratives and influences storytelling. With contributions from various authors, it offers insights into the human experience and the ways in which death is portrayed in literature and photography. This edition serves as a thought-provoking exploration of a universal theme, making it a significant addition to the discourse on life and its inevitable conclusion.
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A story becomes a story once it has an ending, and there is no ending more powerful than death. But what of death itself? Here, fourteen writers and photographers set out to look at it: John Gregory Dunne, Adam Mars-Jones, Mary McCarthy, Edmund White, Louise Erdrich, Michael Ignatieff, John Treherne, and eerie death faces by photographer Rudolph Schäfer.
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