I Remember
(Author) Joe Brainard & Paul AusterJoe Brainard's I Remember is a cult classic, envied and admired by writers from Frank O'Hara to John Ashbery and Edmund White. As autobiography, Brainard's method was brilliantly simple: to set down specific memories as they rose to the surface of his consciousness, each prefaced by the refrain 'I remember'. Fifty-two years after its original US publication in 1970, this is the first UK edition.
'In simple, forthright, declarative sentences, he charts the map of the human soul and permanently alters the way we look at the world. I Remember is both uproariously funny and deeply moving. It is also one of the few totally original books I have ever read.' Paul Auster 'I would make a case for I Remember as one of the twenty or so most important American autobiographies, important for its air of unimportance and for its mingling of cultural bric-a-brac with sexual frankness and self-revelation.' New Yorker
Joe Brainard & Paul Auster
Joe Brainard was an American artist and writer known for his groundbreaking memoir "I Remember," a collection of fragmented memories and musings that redefined the genre. His minimalist style and innovative approach to autobiographical writing have had a lasting impact on the literary world.
Paul Auster is an acclaimed American author known for his postmodern novels, including "The New York Trilogy," which blend existential themes with intricate, metafictional narratives. His distinctive blend of mystery, philosophy, and literary experimentation has established him as a leading voice in contemporary literature, pushing boundaries and challenging conventions.
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