Letter from New York

Manderley Press is excited to publish a new edition of Helene Hanff's Letter from New York, featuring a new introduction by Jean Hanff Korelitz and a specially designed front cover by Bruce Eric Kaplan. The book is a collection of selected scripts from Hanff's BBC Radio 4 series, offering a glimpse into her life in Manhattan in the 1980s. Written in her trademark whimsical and upbeat style, the book transports readers to the heart of the city, describing her favorite places, people, and pets. It also includes stories of her friends, Arlene and Nina, and her travels to London to celebrate the opening night of the dramatization of her best-selling book 84, Charing Cross Road.

Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 16 September 2023
Publisher: Manderley Press Ltd

Manderley Press is thrilled to announce the publication of a brand-new edition of Helene Hanff's Letter from New York, a literary gem from the acclaimed author of 84, Charing Cross Road. To celebrate this remarkable book, we have commissioned the New York Times bestselling author Jean Hanff Korelitz (The Plot) to pen a new introduction. Jean is a cousin of Helene Hanff's, and her encounter with her as a teenager inspired her to pursue a writing career. The front cover was specially designed by New Yorker illustrator Bruce Eric Kaplan, a fan of the author and a resident of New York City. Over several years, Helene Hanff read aloud these stories of her life in New York for BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour. This book is a compilation of selected scripts from that series, tailored for a British audience, offering a glimpse into her own everyday tales of the city. Written in her signature whimsical and upbeat style, Helene Hanff transports us to the heart of Manhattan in the 1980s, describing her favorite places, people, and pets with gentle humor. She also introduces us to the joys and challenges of living in a high-rise apartment building in New York City, often referred to as the last small town in America.

Within these pages, we meet Bentley, the Old English Sheepdog belonging to a neighbor who captured Helene's heart. We take a stroll through the picturesque Shakespeare's Garden in Central Park, where Helene finds solace and inspiration. We join her as she participates in annual city parades, particularly the St. Patrick's Day parade, when the entire city turns green. Helene's friends, Arlene and Nina, play significant roles in her life. Arlene, with her glamorous social life and impressive wardrobe, provides a contrast to Helene's simple writer's life in her tiny apartment. Nina, on the other hand, boasts a beautiful garden on the sixteenth floor, overflowing with flowers and fruit trees.

Through her stories, Helene Hanff invites us to experience the vibrant energy and charm of New York City. Her writing transports us to the streets, parks, and neighborhoods that have shaped her life, allowing us to glimpse into the lives of the people she encounters along the way. Letter from New York is a testament to Helene Hanff's talent as a storyteller and her ability to capture the essence of a city that has captivated millions. We are honored to bring this new edition to readers worldwide, preserving Helene Hanff's legacy for future generations.

Weight: 308g
Dimension: 135 x 206 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781919642147
Edition number: New ed