Semi-invisible Man

Julian Evans

RRP: £8.99

Publisher: PICADOR

Publication Date : 05/06/2009

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Guardian Bookshop Notes:

Major biography of one of the most significant writers of the 20th century, a man whose achievements are only now being truly recognised. He pioneered the travel writing genre, with books such as "A Dragon Apparent, Voices Of The Old Sea" and "Naples 44"; he also lived a flamboyant and eventful life - a British spy for 20 years, he raced Bugattis before the war, was a crackshot and a businessman with Mafia connections.

Publisher's description:

Norman Lewis was the best not-famous writer of his generation, and a better writer than almost all who were. This biography offers an account of a suburban fugitive and adventurer; and a writer of unsurpassed humour, wisdom and compassion for the ridiculous.

ISBN: 9780330427081