The Good War

Will the Circle Be Unbroken? Reflections on Death, Rebirth and Hunger for a Faith

“IT’S THE UNGUARDED VOICES HE PRESENTS THAT STAY WITH YOU. . . . Terkel’s interviews may not allay fears about death. But reading them certainly encourages life while we have it.”–The New York TimesWhether it’s Working or The Great War, the le

One More Time: The Best of Mike Royko

With the incisive pen of a newspaperman and the compassionate soul of a poet, Mike Royko was a Chicago institution who became, in Jimmy Breslin's words, "the best journalist of his time." Culled from 7500 columns and spanning four decades, from his early

Chicago: City on the Make

This 50th anniversary edition has been newly annotated by David Schmittgens and Bill Savage with explanations for everything from Chicago history to slang to what the Black Sox scandal was and why it mattered.In this slender classic ... Algren tells us al

Ramblin' Man: The Life and Times of Woody Guthrie

A patriot and a political radical, Woody Guthrie captured the spirit of his times in his enduring songs. Ed Cray, the first biographer to be granted access to the Woody Guthrie Archive, has created a haunting portrait.

Ernie's War: The Best of Ernie Pyle's World War II Dispatches

For all readers, especially those whose only of World War II may be from textbooks or films, Ernie's War offers a revealing, poignant look at the actual experiences of the average foot soldier swept into the tumult of battle. 9 black-and-white photographs

The Studs Terkel Reader: My American Century

A personal selection of the best interviews from eight classic books by America's much-loved pre-eminent oral historian, Studs Terkel.

Giants of Jazz

The true giants of jazz are remembered in these brief biographies of thirteen jazz musicians. Now reissued in the original illustrated edition, the stars portrayed include John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Billie Holliday & Fats Waller.

Working: People Talk about What They Do All Day and How They Feel about What They Do

Studs Terkel records the voices of America. Men and women from every walk of life talk to him, telling him of their likes and dislikes, fears, problems, and happinesses on the job. Once again, Terkel has created a rich and unique document that is as simpl

Hard Times: An Oral History of the Great Depression

In this unique recreation of one of the most dramatic periods in modern American history, Studs Terkel recaptures the Great Depression of the 1930s in all its complexity. Featuring a mosaic of memories from politicians, businessmen, artists, and writers,