84 Charing Cross Road

Helene Hanff, Juliet Stevenson

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Virago
22 November 2002

Biography; Autobiography: literary; Literary essays

Series: Virago Modern Classics

This book is the very simple story of the love affair between Miss Helene Hanff of New York and Messrs Marks and Co, sellers of rare and secondhand books, at 84 Charing Cross Road, London'. DAILY TELEGRAPH

Told in a series of letters in 84 CHARING CROSS ROAD and then in diary form in the second part THE DUCHESS OF BLOOMSBURY STREET, this true story has touched the hearts of thousands.

By: Helene Hanff
Introduction by: Juliet Stevenson
Imprint: Virago
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 128mm, Width: 200mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 194g
ISBN: 9781860498503
ISBN 10: 1860498507
Series: Virago Modern Classics
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 22 November 2002
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Helene Hanff wrote letters all her life as well as being the author of many books for children and articles for the NEW YORKER and HARPER'S. She died in 1997.

Reviews for 84 Charing Cross Road

The classic, funny and erudite correspondence between an American bookworm and a London bookshop owner. A hit in the first issue of the Guide and still popular 20 years on. (Kirkus UK)