Book review: Jordan tells of tectonic cultural shift through one simple vignette

Screenwriter and author steps away from the conventions of memoir writing when he dedicates a few chapters to films he would like to have made but didn’t
Screenwriter and author Neil Jordan speaking about his new book titled 'Amnesiac' at the Seafront venue as part of the Dalkey Book Festival. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography.

Screenwriter and author Neil Jordan speaking about his new book titled 'Amnesiac' at the Seafront venue as part of the Dalkey Book Festival. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography.

Fri, 21 Jun, 2024 - 15:00
Jack Power

  • Amnesiac: A Memoir 
  • Neil Jordan 
  • Head of Zeus, €16.99 

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