"First published in Great Britain by Jonathan Cape, an imprint of The Random House Group 2010. First published in the United States of America by Viking Penguin, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc. 2011. Published in Penguin Books 2012"--Title page verso.
Contents:
Preface / Elizabeth Chatwin -- Introduction / Nicholas Shakespeare -- Schooldays: 1948-58 -- Sotheby's: 1959-66 -- Edinburgh: 1966-8 -- The nomadic alternative: 1969-72 -- Sunday times: 1972-4 -- Gone to Patagonia: 1974-6 -- The viceroy of Ouidah: 1976-80 -- On the Black Hill: 1980-83 -- The songlines: 1983-5 -- China and India: 1985-6 -- Homer End: 1986-8 -- Oxford and France: 1988-9.
Summary:
This marvelous selection of letters reveals a passionate man and storyteller par excellence. They provide a window into Chatwin's life and strikingly detailed insights regarding his literary ambitions and tastes.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.