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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewFor students and scholars, this annotated bibliography contains a comprehensive listing of works by and about writer Gore Vidal (b. 1925), covering his entire career as well as translations of his works. Listings include books, periodicals, plays, teleplays, screenplays, adaptations, book reviews, and other criticism. In addition, unpublished works, interviews, and websites are listed. Items are arranged chronologically by date of first publication. The three indexes are organized by names, titles by Vidal, and periodicals. * Reference and Research Book News, November 2007 *
This extensive, comprehensive reference is long overdue. This is a crucial reference for collections in American studies, media studies, gay studies, or journalism. Summing Up: Essential. Lower-level undergraduates and above; general readers. * CHOICE *
...anyone planning to do research on Gore Vidal should have access to this volume. * American Reference Books Annual, March 2008 *
...this will be very useful for anyone searching for information about Vidal; recommended.... * Library Journal, 10/1/2007 *
Sets a new standard, a new benchmark for scholars to aim at....The layout and guidance to this bibliography is admirably clear and there is an excellent introduction for those of us who need an outline to the complexity of Vidal's work. * s *
Table of ContentsPart 1 Foreword Part 2 Introduction Part 3 Explanatory Notes Part 4 I. Works by Gore Vidal Chapter 5 A. Books and Pamphlets Chapter 6 B. Short Stories and Poems Chapter 7 C. Essays and Reviews Chapter 8 D. Plays Chapter 9 E. Screenplays Chapter 10 F. Published Letters Chapter 11 G. Manuscripts Chapter 12 H. Media Adaptations Chapter 13 I. Vidal in the Media Part 14 II. Gore Vidal in Translation Chapter 15 A. Books and Pamphlets Chapter 16 B. Contributions to Books and Pamphlets Part 17 III. Works about Gore Vidal Chapter 18 A. Bibliographies Chapter 19 B. News Items and Encyclopedias Chapter 20 C. Interviews Chapter 21 D. Books about Vidal Chapter 22 E. Criticism in Books and Periodicals Chapter 23 F. Book Reviews Chapter 24 G. Media Reviews Chapter 25 H. Websites Chapter 26 I. Academic Papers Chapter 27 J. Miscellany Part 28 Indexes Chapter 29 A. Names Chapter 30 B. Titles by Vidal Chapter 31 C. Periodicals Part 32 About the Author
