Diary of the Century, A: Tales from America's Greatest Diarist - Softcover

Edward Robb Ellis; Introduction By Pete Hamill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1402754485 ISBN 13: 9781402754487

Publisher: Union Square, 2008

Synopsis

Paperback. Pub Date: 2008 Pages: 624 Publisher: Union Square Press In 1927 a teenager challenged himself and two friends to an unusual test: he dared each of them to start keeping a diary. And they'd see who could keep his the longest. In 1995-long after he'd won the contest (68 years and more than 22 million words later. to be exact-Edward Robb Ellis published this richly entertaining book. drawn from his Guinness World Record-recognized diary. Press credentials granted the eagle-eyed Ellis a front-row seat to many major events of the 20th century. and he captures them here in a vivid. pictorial style-whether covering politicians like Huey Long. movie stars and performers such as Grace Kelly and Paul Robeson. or history-making news events. including the creation of the United Nations. He recounts his encounter with the legendarily witty Mae West-whose press agent turns out ...

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Synopsis:

In 1927, three Illinois teenagers dared one another to see who could keep a diary the longest. In 1995, 68 years and over 22 million words later, winner Ellis published this rich book, drawn from his Guinness World Record - recognised diary. Decades as a reporter granted Ellis a front-row seat to major 20th century events, which he captured with candour, whether covering politicians like Harry Truman, movie stars such as Grace Kelly, or historic news events, like the creation of the United Nations. Yet Ellis's enjoyment of everyday life is as riveting as any headline-grabbing event. As he wrote himself, his diary captures 'the drama of the unfolding life of one individual'.

About this edition

• Publisher: Union Square
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1402754485
• ISBN 13: 9781402754487
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 624