BIBLIO is the largest independent book marketplace in the world, with over 100 million books.

Skip to content

Letters to a Young Writer: Some Practical and Philosophical Advice
Stock photo: cover may vary

Letters to a Young Writer: Some Practical and Philosophical Advice Hardback - 2017

by Colum McCann

Add to wish list

Reader reviews for Letters to a Young Writer: Some Practical and Philosophical Advice

Write a review for this book

There are no reviews for this book yet. Be the first to write a review!

Your review will be anonymous unless you login or create an account first.

Overall rating
Remember: You’re rating the book as a work, not the seller or the condition of the specific copy you purchased!

Important Terms and Guidelines

  • Please focus on the book’s content and context. Also, add any personal comments as to how you enjoyed the book. Substantiate your likes and dislikes. You may make comparisons to other books.
  • Reviews must be at least 140 characters in length.
  • Please do not reveal critical plot elements.
  • This is not a help line. Contact customer support if you need help.
Your review must not include:
  • Obscenities, discriminatory language, or other insulting language not suitable for public domain
  • Advertisements, “spam” content, or references to other products, offers or websites.
  • Email addresses, URLs, phone numbers, physical addresses or other contact information.
  • Overly critical comments about other reviews or reviewers
  • Time-sensitive material (i.e. promotional tours, seminars, lectures, etc.)
  • Availability, price, or alternative ordering/shipping information

From the publisher

From the bestselling author of the National Book Award winner Let the Great World Spin comes a lesson in how to be a writer--and so much more than that.

Intriguing and inspirational, this book is a call to look outward rather than inward. McCann asks his readers to constantly push the boundaries of experience, to see empathy and wonder in the stories we craft and hear.

A paean to the power of language, both by argument and by example, Letters to a Young Writer is fierce and honest in its testament to the bruises delivered by writing as both a profession and a calling. It charges aspiring writers to learn the rules and even break them.

These fifty-two essays are ultimately a profound challenge to a new generation to bring truth and light to a dark world through their art.

Details

  • Title Letters to a Young Writer: Some Practical and Philosophical Advice
  • Author Colum McCann
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition [ Edition: First
  • Pages 192
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Random House, New York City, NY
  • Publication date 2017-04
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780399590801 / 0399590803
  • Weight 0.61 lbs (0.28 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.52 x 5.03 x 0.84 in (19.10 x 12.78 x 2.13 cm)
  • Category Literature - Classics / Criticism
  • Library of Congress subjects Authorship, Creative writing
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2016055256
  • Dewey Decimal Code 808.02

About the author

Colum McCann is the internationally bestselling author of the novels Apeirogon, TransAtlantic, Let the Great World Spin, Zoli, Dancer, This Side of Brightness, and Songdogs, as well as three critically acclaimed story collections and the nonfiction books Letters to a Young Writer and American Mother. A regular contributor to The New York Times, he lives with his family in New York City. He is the cofounder of the global non-profit organization Narrative 4, which operates in 42 countries and uses storytelling to propel community action and change.
Back to top↑

More Copies for Sale

Show all copies
Letters to a Young Writer: Some Practical and Philosophical Advice
Stock photo: cover may vary

Letters to a Young Writer: Some Practical and Philosophical Advice

by McCann, Colum

  • Used
  • Hardback
  • first
Condition
New
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780399590801 / 0399590803
Quantity available
1
Seller
Keyes Consulting
Item price
A$7.34
A$5.12 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Random House. Used - Like New. Great shape- pages are unmarked and sharp.Has a remainder mark. hardcover Used - Like New Ships fast! 2017First Edition
Add to wish list
Item price
A$7.34
A$5.12 Delivery to USA
Letters to a Young Writer: Some Practical and Philosophical Advice

Letters to a Young Writer: Some Practical and Philosophical Advice

by McCann, Colum

  • Used
  • Good
  • Hardback
Condition
Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780399590801 / 0399590803
Quantity available
1
Seller
ThriftBooks
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$10.91
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Random House, 2017. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$10.91
Free Delivery to USA
Letters to a Young Writer : Some Practical and Philosophical Advice

Letters to a Young Writer : Some Practical and Philosophical Advice

by Colum McCann

  • Used
  • Very good
  • Hardback
Condition
Very good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780399590801 / 0399590803
Quantity available
1
Seller
ThriftBooks
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$10.91
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Random House Publishing Group, 2017. Hardcover. Very Good. Disclaimer:May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$10.91
Free Delivery to USA
Letters to a Young Writer (and You Too)

Letters to a Young Writer (and You Too)

by Colum Mccann

  • Used
  • Very good
  • Hardback
Condition
Very good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780399590801 / 0399590803
Quantity available
3
Seller
ThriftBooks
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$10.91
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Random House Publishing Group, 2017. Hardcover. Very Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. An ex-library book and may have standard library stamps and/or stickers. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$10.91
Free Delivery to USA
Letters to a Young Writer : Some Practical and Philosophical Advice

Letters to a Young Writer : Some Practical and Philosophical Advice

by Colum McCann

  • Used
  • Good
  • Hardback
Condition
Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780399590801 / 0399590803
Quantity available
2
Seller
ThriftBooks
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$10.91
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Random House Publishing Group, 2017. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. An ex-library book and may have standard library stamps and/or stickers. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$10.91
Free Delivery to USA
Letters to a Young Writer: Some Practical and Philosophical Advice

Letters to a Young Writer: Some Practical and Philosophical Advice

by Colum McCann

  • Used
  • Good
  • Hardback
Condition
Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780399590801 / 0399590803
Quantity available
2
Seller
ThriftBooks
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$10.91
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Random House Publishing Group, 2017. Hardcover. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$10.91
Free Delivery to USA
Letters to a Young Writer : Some Practical and Philosophical Advice
Stock photo: cover may vary

Letters to a Young Writer : Some Practical and Philosophical Advice

by McCann, Colum

  • Used
Condition
Used
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780399590801 / 0399590803
Quantity available
1
Seller
Better World Books
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$12.71
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Random House Publishing Group. Used - Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$12.71
Free Delivery to USA
Letters to a Young Writer : Some Practical and Philosophical Advice
Stock photo: cover may vary

Letters to a Young Writer : Some Practical and Philosophical Advice

by McCann, Colum

  • Used
Condition
Used
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780399590801 / 0399590803
Quantity available
1
Seller
Better World Books
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$12.71
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Random House Publishing Group. Used - Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$12.71
Free Delivery to USA
Letters to a Young Writer : Some Practical and Philosophical Advice
Stock photo: cover may vary

Letters to a Young Writer : Some Practical and Philosophical Advice

by McCann, Colum

  • Used
Condition
Used
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780399590801 / 0399590803
Quantity available
1
Seller
Better World Books
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$12.71
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Random House Publishing Group. Used - Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$12.71
Free Delivery to USA
Letters to a Young Writer : Some Practical and Philosophical Advice
Stock photo: cover may vary

Letters to a Young Writer : Some Practical and Philosophical Advice

by McCann, Colum

  • Used
Condition
Used
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780399590801 / 0399590803
Quantity available
1
Seller
Better World Books
Item price
A$12.71
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Random House Publishing Group. Used - Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$12.71
Free Delivery to USA
Show all copies
Back to top↑

Please wait a moment while we load the requested page.