ISBN10: 0812974182, ISBN13: 9780812974188, [publisher: Random House USA Inc, New York] Softcover Paperback. Contributors include Harold Bloom, Jules Feiffer, John Guare, Norman Mailer, Peter Matthiessen, Maggie Paley, Richard Price, James Salter, Robert Silvers, William Styron, Gay Talese, Calvin Trillin, Gore Vidal, and 200 other Plimpton intimatesNorman Mailer said that George Plimpton was the best-loved man in New York. This book is the party that was Georges lifeand its a big oneattended by scores of famous people, as well as lesser-known intimates and acquaintances. They talk about his life: its privileged beginnings, its wild and triumphant middle, its brave, sad end. They say that George was a man of many parts: the last gentleman, founder and first editor of The Paris Review, the graceful writer who brought the New Journalism to sports, and Everymans proxy boxer, trapeze artist, stand-up comic, Western movie villain, and Playboy centerfold photographer. Georges last years were awesome, truly so. His greatest gift was to be a blessing to othersnot all, truth be toldand that gift ended only with his death. But his parties, if this is one, need never end at all. From literary icons like William Styron and Calvin Trillin to ex-wives and lifelong friends, no holds are barred in this unique, honest account of George Plimpton--contributed by the people who knew him best. b&w photos throughout. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, ...