{"product_id":"writing-on-writing-1-200-memorable-quotations-from-authors-on-their-craft","title":"Writing on Writing: 1,200 Memorable Quotations from Authors on Their Craft","description":"More than 900 writers -- from Shakespeare to Stephen King -- give insight into their solitary art in this intriguing book. Spanning centuries and genres, the book provides a window to how writers \"see\" what they do and about the process of writing and the reasons behind it. They applaud, condemn, and ponder the state of autobiographies, journalism, literature, poetry, language, and words. Quotes have been culled from the writers' works, interviews, newspapers, essays, letters, and more. The book is divided into themed sections, each alphabetized by author. They include quotations on Autobiography\/Biography; Books; Journalism\/Press; Language; Literature; Poets and Poetry; Prefaces, Quotations, Other; Words; Writers; and Writing. Here's a sampling:\n\nOn Writing:\n\"I like everything there is about being a writer except the way my neighbors treat me.\" -- Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., interview in the New Fiction, 1974.\n\nOn Language:\n\"There are no handles upon a language whereby men take hold of it.\"--Carl Sandburg, Chicago Poems, 1916\n\nOn Books:\n\"Books, I fancy, may be conveniently divided into three classes: l. Books to read...2. Books to reread...3. Books not to read at all...The third class is by far the most important.--Oscar Wilde, Pall Mall Gazette, February 8, 1886.\n\nOn Words:\n\"Polonius: What do you read my Lord? Hamlet: Words, words, words.\"--Shakespeare, Hamlet, II, ii.\n\nWhether used for reference or pure enjoyment, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in writers and writing. Includes helpful name and subject indexes.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0760712204\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0760712204.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Brennan, Thomas H.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43231606439997,"sku":"BVV.0760712204.G","price":8.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0760712204-0.jpg?v=1779742592","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/writing-on-writing-1-200-memorable-quotations-from-authors-on-their-craft","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}