The Fame Lunches: On Sadness, Writing, the Promise of Fame, and Other Imperfections

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The Fame Lunches: On Sadness, Writing, the Promise of Fame, and Other Imperfections

Written by Daphne Merkin
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Whether her topic is psychoanalysis in the twenty-first century, Tom Stoppard’s heady plays, the semiotics of lip gloss, or the deadly seductiveness of fame, Daphne Merkin’s infectious warmth and curiosity have made her unique, even among masters of the modern essay. In The Fame Lunches, many of her most celebrated essays from The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, Elle, Vogue, and other magazines are brought together in a single shimmering collection. An indispensible book for anyone who loves a good sentence.  

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Published April 30, 2013
ISBN 15799411
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Daphne Merkin writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. Daphne Merkin lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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