Christopher Hitchens, Arguably: Essays, $3.79 Az/US

[rogerVA]

For the moment anyway, this 758-page collection of Hitchens writings costs only $3.79 on the USA Amazon site.

"The essays in 'Arguably' remind us of other dimensions to this singular writer and thinker that are sometimes overshadowed by the range of his political commentary. Though there are plenty of essays on politics to be found here, the book also treats us to other arrows in Hitchens' proverbial quiver, including his bracing, exhilarating approach to important literary figures...Its value is clear and needs no justification. And since his diagnosis of esophageal cancer last year, opportunities to hear him, understandably, have been fewer. Which is another thing 'Arguably' inadvertently addresses - for in reading this collection of his thoughts, immersing yourself in the particular turns of phrase and associations of Hitchens' wit, you suddenly realize something else: You're hearing his voice again." (Nick Owchar, Los Angeles Times)

http://www.amazon.com/Arguably-Essay...chens+arguably

[Ghiizhar]

Just now bought it and it cost me $16.78

Well, I suppose I should mention I also bought the Whispersync Audible book too

Thanks for the heads-up.....

[Prestidigitweeze]

Thanks for that, Roger. It was $3.78 when I bought it just now. The $12.99 deal for the Audible version wasn't tempting because the performer was someone other than Hitchens himself.

It would be odd to hear Hitchens' essays read by someone else. He had such a distinctive and polemics-enabled speaking voice.

I got the impression Martin Amis had a Platonic crush on him because of it.