The Lost Diaries
The Lost Diaries by Craig Brown, published by Fourth Estate in 2011, is a 404-page anthology that brings together the voices of some of the world’s most notable diarists. This collection channels the unique perspectives of various figures, presenting their thoughts and reflections on daily life and significant events throughout the year. The book features a diverse array of contributors, including literary figures, celebrities, and historical personalities, each offering insights that range from the mundane to the profound.
Readers will discover a rich tapestry of observations and self-promotions as the diary entries unfold month by month. The anthology includes contributions from over 200 diarists, such as Martin Amis, Nigella Lawson, and Barack Obama, among others. The format allows for intriguing juxtapositions and a blend of humor and social commentary, making it a unique exploration of personal narratives and public personas. The Lost Diaries serves as a comprehensive collection of Craig Brown’s parodies, showcasing the fantasies and illusions that characterize contemporary life.
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The Lost Diaries is a wide-ranging anthology of the world’s greatest diarists, each of them channelled onto paper through the considerable psychic force that is Craig Brown.
Arranged on a day-to-day basis, spread throughout an entire year, these diary extracts form a patchwork quilt of observation, reflection, contemplation and, above all, self-promotion. As the months unfold, different diarists offer their insights on the events that pass: John Prescott on going to Royal Ascot, Nigella Lawson on preparing Christmas lunch, W.G. Sebald on enjoying an ice lolly by the beach, Karl Lagerfeld on the need for an umbrella in Spring.
Among over 200 diarists featured are Martin Amis, Jordan, Germaine Greer, The Duchess of Devonshire, President Barack Obama, Philip Roth, HM the Queen, Heather Mills McCartney, Victoria Beckham, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Sir Cecil Beaton, John Prescott, Mohamed Fayed, Harold Pinter, Yoko Ono, Barbara Cartland, Jilly Cooper, Christopher Ricks, Jeremy Clarkson, Jeanette Winterson, Sylvia Plath, Keith Richards, Maya Angelou and Frank McCourt.
The Lost Diaries is the first time all Craig Brown’s greatest parodies have been gathered together in one book. Arranged day-by-day, full of invigorating and sometimes shocking juxtapositions, they constitute a treasure-trove, choc-a-bloc with all the fantasies and illusions of our times.
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