Dive into the captivating world of literature with 'With Child', a compelling memoir by Andy Martin. This unique book chronicles Martin's year-long journey alongside Lee Child, the legendary author known for his iconic hero Jack Reacher. Experience the thrill of watching a bestseller come to life as Martin documents the creative process behind Child's acclaimed novels, including 'Make Me' and 'Night School'. This insightful account provides a behind-the-scenes look at the literary world, filled with rich anecdotes from TV studios to bustling bookstores. Join Martin on his travels from Harvard to Stockholm, where he encounters fellow authors like Stephen King and Karin Slaughter, providing an intimate glimpse into the camaraderie and rivalry among writers.

Readers can revel in the meticulous detail as Martin tracks down obsessed fans and dives deep into the impact of Jack Reacher on readers worldwide, showcasing how literature transcends boundaries and offers solace to many. With its engaging narrative style, 'With Child' is not just a diary; it's a tribute to the connection between authors and their devoted readers, celebrating the art of storytelling. Perfect for fans of Lee Child and anyone intrigued by the creative writing process, 'With Child' promises to be a riveting journey through the world of contemporary fiction.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509538225
Year: 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 290

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Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509538225
Year: 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 290


Description:
With a foreword by Lee Child.Andy Martin spent a year in the company of Lee Child, creator of tough-guy hero Jack ReacherWith Child is the diary of their adventures, tracking the publication and reception of Make Me, the writing of Night School at an apartment in Manhattan, the filming of Never Go Back in New Orleans, all the agony and ecstasy of the creative process and the sheer hard work of selling a bestseller. They go on the road together, from TV studios to bookstores, from Harvard to Stockholm, amid literary conferences and gunshows, rivalries and reviews ranging from adulatory to murderous. We meet fellow writers like Stephen King and David Lagercrantz and Karin Slaughter, and dissect the latest novel from Jonathan Franzen          But Martin also reaches out to Child™s legion of readers in America and around the world. He tracks down a woman in Texas whose name appears in the home invasion scene in Make Me; he goes up a mountain in Montana in search of the only reader who thinks Reacher is a ślightweightť; and he talks to obsessive fans from Europe to South Africa who find salvation or consolation in the colossal form of Jack ReacherThis compelling account of life on the road with Lee Child demonstrates that readers are just as important as writers in the making of modern fiction.