Wallflower at the Orgy - Paperback
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Wallflower at the Orgy by Nora Ephron
A bitingly funny, provocative, and revealing look at our foibles, passions, and pasttimes--from one of the most creative minds of our time.
"Nora Ephron can write about anything better than anybody else can write about anything."--The New York Times
Classic Magazine Articles and Cultural Commentary
From her Academy Award-nominated screenplays to her bestselling fiction and essays, Nora Ephron is one of America's most gifted, prolific, and versatile writers. In this classic collection of magazine articles, Ephron does what she does best: embrace American culture with love, cynicism, and unmatched wit.
This collection features Ephron's journalistic work from tracking down the beginnings of the self-help movement to dressing down the fashion world's most powerful publication to capturing a glimpse of a legendary movie in the making. These timeless pieces tap into our enduring obsessions with celebrity, food, romance, clothes, entertainment, and sex.
Masterful Storytelling and Sharp Observations
Whether casting her ingenious eye on renowned director Mike Nichols, Cosmopolitan magazine founder Helen Gurley Brown--or herself, as she chronicles her own beauty makeover--Ephron deftly weaves her journalistic skill with the intimate style of an essayist and the incomparable talent of a great storyteller.
Ephron's signature wit and observational prowess shine throughout this collection, offering readers both entertainment and insight into American culture and society. Her ability to find humor and meaning in everyday experiences makes this collection a timeless read for anyone interested in cultural criticism, journalism, or simply excellent writing.
About Nora Ephron
Nora Ephron is also the author of I Feel Bad About My Neck, Crazy Salad, Scribble Scribble, and Heartburn. She received Academy Award nominations for Best Original Screenplay for When Harry Met Sally..., Silkwood, and Sleepless in Seattle, which she also directed. Her other credits include the films Michael, You've Got Mail, and the play Imaginary Friends. She lives in New York City with her husband, writer Nicholas Pileggi.
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