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James A. Michener: Memoirs and Reflections

About Centennial: Some Notes on the Novel

About Centennial: Some Notes on the Novel by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1974

In this unique offering from Michener, he outlines the process of writing Centennial in this book distributed only to libraries and select booksellers.

James A. Michener's Writers Handbook

James A. Michener's Writer's Handbook by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1992

In his Writer's Handbook, Michener guides the reader through the process of writing, editing, revising, and publishing fiction and non-fiction.

Testimony

Testimony by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1983

In this limited edition pamphlet, Michener outlines his personal credo as a writer.

Collectors, Forgers - and a Writer

Collectors, Forgers - and a Writer by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1983

Michener reflects on early influence in his life in this limited edition book.

Literary Reflections

Literary Reflections by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1994

Literary Reflections, a collection of Michener's reminiscences, also includes the reprinted text of Collectors, Forgers--And A Writer and Testimony.

The World Is My Home

The World Is My Home by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1992

The World is my Home, Michener's widest arching memoir, presents the writer's reflections on both his life and career.

Creatures of the Kingdom

Creatures of the Kingdom by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1993

This book of sixteen short stories explores the secret lives of animals and shares Michener's reverence for nature.

My Lost Mexico

My Lost Mexico by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1992

Michener recounts the process of writing and editing Mexico, a novel which he sat aside for 30 years before finishing it in 1992.