The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2012
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2012, edited by Dave Eggers and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2012, presents a curated collection of notable works from various magazines, journals, and websites. This edition showcases approximately twenty selected pieces, reflecting a diverse range of voices and styles in contemporary literature, including contributions from authors such as Kevin Brockmeier, Junot Diaz, and George Saunders. With 432 pages, this anthology offers readers a comprehensive overview of significant short fiction and nonfiction from the past year.
Readers will find a blend of essays, literary criticism, and fiction that highlights the richness of American writing. The collection emphasizes the unique selection process of the Best American series, where a guest editor collaborates with a series editor to identify standout works. This edition not only features a variety of genres, including mystery and graphic novels, but also serves as a testament to the evolving landscape of literary collections. The book is presented in English and measures 8.25 inches in height and 5.5 inches in length, making it a substantial addition to any literary enthusiast’s library.
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The Best American series is the premier annual showcase for the country s finest short fiction and nonfiction. Each volume s series editor selects notable works from hundreds of magazines, journals, and websites. A special guest editor, a leading writer in the field, then chooses the best twenty or so pieces to publish. This unique system has made the Best American series the most respected and most popular of its kind.
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2012 includes
Kevin Brockmeier, Judy Budnitz, Junot Diaz, Louise Erdrich,
Nora Krug, Julie Otsuka, Eric Puchner, George Saunders,
Adrian Tomine, Jess Walter, and others
[INSERT AUTHOR PHOTO] DAVE EGGERS, editor, is the editor of McSweeney s and a cofounder of 826 National, a network of nonprofit writing and tutoring centers for youth, located in eight cities across the United States. He is the author of seven books, including What Is the What, Zeitoun, Wild Things, and A Hologram for the King.
RAY BRADBURY, guest introducer, was one of the most celebrated writers of our time. Among his best-known works are Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles, The Illustrated Man, Dandelion Wine, and Something Wicked This Way Comes. In 2000, Bradbury was honored by the National Book Foundation with a medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. His introduction was written just weeks before he died, on June 6, 2012.
Look for the other best-selling titles in the Best American series:
THE BEST AMERICAN COMICS
THE BEST AMERICAN ESSAYS
THE BEST AMERICAN MYSTERY STORIES
THE BEST AMERICAN SCIENCE AND NATURE WRITING
THE BEST AMERICAN SHORT STORIES
THE BEST AMERICAN SPORTS WRITING
THE BEST AMERICAN TRAVEL WRITING
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