Name: And Then? And Then? What Else? By Daniel Handler
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And Then? And Then? What Else? Summary

And Then? And Then? What Else?: A Writer's Life by Daniel Handler

A memoir from the beloved author behind the multimillion-copy bestselling A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS

Extraordinary... highly entertaining. DAILY TELEGRAPH

Known to most as Lemony Snicket, the tormented narrator of A Series of Unfortunate Events, Daniel Handler spends his days writing for children and adults; film and television; and, occasionally, the accordion. Mainly, he writes about horrible things: orphans, abusive uncles, poison, murder, arson, bad grammar

A love letter to the consoling and terrifying power of books, And Then? And Then? What Else?traces Handlers life through morbid poetry collections, eccentric acting troupes, hazy midnight taxi rides, second-hand bookstores and psychiatric units. Traversing his personal canon from his first encounter with Baudelaire to Vladimir Nabokov, Elizabeth Bishop and The Pet Shop Boys, Handler offers a witty, poignant exploration of reading, writing and why we tell stories.

This erudite, vulnerable, funny and idiosyncratic book ranks among his best. Grown-up fans of Lemony Snicket will enjoy discovering the rest of the story. WALL STREET JOURNAL

And Then? And Then? What Else? Reviews

'Extraordinary... highly entertaining.' Daily Telegraph

This erudite, vulnerable, funny and idiosyncratic book ranks among his best. Grown-up fans of Lemony Snicket will enjoy discovering the rest of the story. Wall Street Journal

'Afierce cri de coeur at a time when books especially kids books are targeted.' Washington Post

With his inimitable wit and candour, Handler, aka Lemony Snicket, crafts an exceptionally companionable memoir sure to delight and perhaps even challenge both existing fans and readers new to his work A fully captivating memoir rich with insights on reading, writing, and life itself. Kirkus, starred review

'This dazzling memoir from the writer better known as Lemony Snicket (a nom de plume whose origins he hilariously explains here) delves deeply into every aspect of his life... In stupendously written, engagingly conversational prose, Handler candidly covers a wide range of topics and experiences his mental health struggles, his sexuality, his terrible early attempts at writing, and some shocking trauma... Thought-provoking, deeply personal, and like few other memoirs in the range of topics covered, Handler's mix of the personal and the literary is as compelling as his gloriously off-beat fiction.' Booklist, starred review

'Handler is skilled and nuanced as a writer, with a developed voice and point of view. He has never fit the categories, so why would we expect him to start here? He is frank without being overly revealing and always seeks out some larger integration, a place where thought and feeling might intersect.' LA Times

About Daniel Handler

Daniel Handler is best known for his books as Lemony Snicket, notably A Series of Unfortunate Events and Poison for Breakfast (also published by Oneworld). Under his given name, he is the author of seven novels, and has worked extensively in music, theatre, film and television. He lives in San Francisco, California.

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GOR013775364

ISBN 13

9780861549429

ISBN 10

0861549422

Title

And Then? And Then? What Else?: A Writer's Life by Daniel Handler

Author

Daniel Handler

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

Oneworld Publications

Year published

2024-06-27

Number of pages

240

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And Then? And Then? What Else? Daniel Handler

And Then? And Then? What Else? by Daniel Handler

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And Then? And Then? What Else?: A Writer's Life by Daniel Handler

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