Gay Talese was credited by Tom Wolfe with the creation of an inventive form of nonfiction writing called “The New Journalism.” He spent his early career at the New York Times, then moved to Esquire, where he produced some of the most celebrated magazine pieces ever written, including “Frank Sinatra Has a Cold,” which Vanity Fair has called “the greatest literary-nonfiction story of the twentieth century.” His books include The Kingdom and the Power, Honor Thy Father, Thy Neighbor’s Wife, Unto the Sons, and The Voyeur’s Motel. Born in Ocean City, New Jersey, in 1932, Talese lives with his wife, Nan, in New York City. They have two daughters, Pamela and Catherine.

"In a new collection about New York City, Gay Talese turns his gimlet eye on its icons, its architecture, its hot spots — and its suits." — New York Times“The book shines with the love that the author, the son of an Atlantic City tailor, bears for his adopted home, giving E.B. White’s legendary ode, Here Is New York, a run for its money....Even on rereading, Talese’s work gets better, like fine wine." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“This love letter to the Big Apple doubles as a testament to Talese’s considerable skills.” — Publishers Weekly

Gay Talese was credited by Tom Wolfe with the creation of an inventive form of nonfiction writing called “The New Journalism.” He spent his early career at the New York Times, then moved to Esquire, where he produced some of the most celebrated magazine pieces ever written, including “Frank Sinatra Has a Cold,” which Vanity Fair has called “the greatest literary-nonfiction story of the twentieth century.” His books include The Kingdom and the Power, Honor Thy Father, Thy Neighbor’s Wife, Unto the Sons, and The Voyeur’s Motel. Born in Ocean City, New Jersey, in 1932, Talese lives with his wife, Nan, in New York City. They have two daughters, Pamela and Catherine.

"In a new collection about New York City, Gay Talese turns his gimlet eye on its icons, its architecture, its hot spots — and its suits." — New York Times“The book shines with the love that the author, the son of an Atlantic City tailor, bears for his adopted home, giving E.B. White’s legendary ode, Here Is New York, a run for its money....Even on rereading, Talese’s work gets better, like fine wine." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“This love letter to the Big Apple doubles as a testament to Talese’s considerable skills.” — Publishers Weekly