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When the first edition of Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams appeared, Margaret Walters said of it in the Guardian: 'the book does offer...new insight into her development as a writer, suggesting how even her mistakes and dead ends contributed to the formation of an original and pathfinding talent.' This second edition contains the thirteen stories included in the first edition together with five of her more interesting pieces of journalism and a few fragments from her journal; and in Part IV, a further nine stories selected from the Indiana Archive.
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Explores the deep dreams and creative struggles of an author.
Who is this book for?
If you're interested in the creative mind and how personal struggles shape storytelling, this collection offers a fascinating glimpse. Margaret Walters’s insights into her development and the mix of stories, journalism, and journal fragments reveal a unique and honest artistic journey. It’s especially compelling for those curious about the behind-the-scenes of a writer’s evolving identity.
