Figures in a Landscape: People and Places
Cover, 1st edition, US | |
| Author | Paul Theroux |
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| Language | English |
| Subject | Collection of essays |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Publication date | May 8, 2018 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print, hardback |
| Pages | 386 |
| ISBN | 978-0-544-87030-7 |
Figures in a Landscape, subtitled: People and Places; Essays: 2001-2016, is a collection of thirty essays, profiles, articles and book introductions all by Paul Theroux. The thirty pieces cover a wide variety of topics including authors, artists, celebrities, Africa, travel experiences, reading and the craft of writing.
This 2018 volume is a companion to earlier published collections of Theroux's essays and articles including Sunrise with Seamonsters (1985) and Fresh Air Fiend (2000).