Book review: A literary artifact to be celebrated

Gay Talese was an inveterate chronicler of the New York city and all who sailed in her for more than half a century
Book review: A literary artifact to be celebrated

Gay Talese’s anthology is a throwback of true quality. File picture: Rob Kim/Getty 

Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 - 01:00
Dave Hannigan

  • A Town Without Time: Gay Talese's New York 
  • Gay Talese 
  • Mariner Books, €29.00

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