New York: A Serendipiter's Journey by Gay Talese

New York: A Serendipiter's Journey by Gay Talese

Gay Talese

1932-present

Gay Talese, hailing from Ocean City, New Jersey, developed an early passion for writing and began contributing sports stories to the Ocean City Sentinel-Ledger during high school. Despite initial difficulties with college admission, Talese was advised to apply to the University of Alabama, where he pursued journalism and wrote for the student newspaper. After graduation, he worked at The New York Times before serving in the US Army. Talese returned to the Times as a reporter, later transitioning to freelance work for Esquire magazine. His publications, including New York: A Serendipiter Journey and The Kingdom and the Power, achieved significant success. While leaving the Times, he continued writing for Esquire and authored several bestselling books, receiving numerous awards for his contributions. He has been married to editor Nan A. Talese since 1959, and they split their time between New York City and Ocean City, New Jersey.

Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org

1961

New York: A Serendipiter's Journey. New York; Harper, 1961.

AL Book Collection

Talese, Gay, “New York: A Serendipiter's Journey by Gay Talese,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8908.