{"product_id":"escape-velocity-collected-nonfiction-short-stories-drama-paperback","title":"Escape Velocity: Collected Nonfiction, Short Stories \u0026 Drama - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCharles Portis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJay Jennings\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrue Grit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e comes a remarkable collection that reveals another side of Charles Portis--his sharp, witty, and deeply observant voice as a journalist and essayist.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEscape Velocity\u003c\/i\u003e gathers the best of Portis's nonfiction alongside short stories and dramatic works, offering readers a panoramic view of Portis's literary range and cultural commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn these pages, you'll find incisive reportage, essays that capture the quirks of American life, and reflections on history, politics, and the absurdities of modern existence--all delivered with Portis's trademark humor and precision. Complementing these are short stories and plays that showcase his gift for dialogue and character, making this volume an essential resource for anyone who values compelling journalism and timeless storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a longtime admirer of \u003ci\u003eTrue Grit\u003c\/i\u003e or discovering Portis for the first time, \u003ci\u003eEscape Velocity\u003c\/i\u003e is a master class in style, insight, and narrative craft--a collection that cements his place among America's most distinctive literary voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdited by Jay Jennings, \u003ci\u003eEscape Velocity\u003c\/i\u003e covers topics as varied as the civil rights movement, road tripping in Baja, and Elvis's visits to his aging mother. Fans of Portis's droll Southern humor and quirky characters will be thrilled at this addition to his library, and those not yet familiar with his work will find a great introduction to him here. Also included are tributes by accomplished authors including Donna Tartt and Ron Rosenbaum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"America's least known great American novelist.\" (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles Portis\u003c\/b\u003e (1933-2020) is celebrated as one of America's most distinctive and original literary voices. Best known for his classic novel \u003ci\u003eTrue Grit\u003c\/i\u003e, Portis combined sharp wit, deadpan humor, and a keen eye for the absurdities of everyday life to create stories that are both timeless and deeply American. His novels--including \u003ci\u003eNorwood\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Dog of the South\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGringos\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTrue Grit\u003c\/i\u003e--have earned cult status for their offbeat characters, comic brilliance, and narrative charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond fiction, Portis was an accomplished journalist and essayist, producing incisive reportage and cultural commentary that reveal his unmatched gift for observation and language. His collected nonfiction, short stories, and plays in \u003ci\u003eEscape Velocity\u003c\/i\u003e showcase the full range of his talent, from satirical humor to poignant reflections on American identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePortis's work continues to captivate readers who value originality, wit, and storytelling that transcends genre. Whether through his iconic Western or his eccentric road novels, Portis remains a writer whose voice is unmistakable and whose influence endures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 27, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53495969120563,"sku":"9781468307399","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/tu2oDHXN5H9781468307399.webp?v=1781595003","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/escape-velocity-collected-nonfiction-short-stories-drama-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}