Fourth Estate

A ruthless dissection of American life in the late 1960s, from the author of The Last Thing He Wanted and A Book of Common Prayer.

Publication date: UK 1st Dec 2011

An engrossing novel about political and personal life in Central America, from the award-winning author of The Year of Magical Thinking.

Publication date: UK 17th Nov 2011

A ruthless and unflinching examination of American life in the late 1960s, from the author of The Year of Magical Thinking.

Publication date: UK 10th Nov 2011

An engrossing examination of political and personal life in Central America, from the award-winning author of The Year of Magical Thinking. Writing with the economical swiftness and concentrated perception that has made her one of America’s most distinguished writers, Joan Didion creates a gleaming novel of innocence and evil.

Publication date: UK 10th Nov 2011

A thrilling and exhilarating exploration of U.S. politics in Central America from Joan Didion, the hugely acclaimed author of The Year of Magical Thinking.

Publication date: UK 10th Nov 2011

From one of America’s greatest and most iconic writers: an honest and courageous portrait of age and motherhood.

Publication date: UK 4th Nov 2011

From one of our most powerful writers, a work of stunning frankness about losing a daughter.

Publication date: UK 1st Nov 2011

A memoir of land, family and perseverance from one of the most influential writers in America.

Publication date: UK 24th Jun 2010

‘The Year of Magical Thinking’ is one of five classic Fourth Estate books to be released as numbered, collectable editions to mark the 25th anniversary. The books will be beautifully produced hardbacks, limited to 2000 copies each, with jackets designed by some of the finest artists at work today.

Publication date: UK 15th May 2009

From one of America's iconic writers, a portrait of a marriage and a life – in good times and bad – that will speak to anyone who has ever loved a husband or wife or child. A stunning book of electric honesty and passion.

Publication date: UK 20th Feb 2009

‘This happened on December 30, 2003. That may seem a while ago but it won't when it happens to you…’

Publication date: UK 1st Apr 2008

From one of America's iconic writers, a portrait of a marriage and a life – in good times and bad – that will speak to anyone who has ever loved a husband or wife or child. A stunning book of electric honesty and passion.

Publication date: UK 4th Sep 2006

This comprehensive edition brings together for the first time three seminal collections by legendary essayist and journalist Joan Didion: Slouching toward Bethlehem, White Album and Sentimental Journeys. Prefaced with a new introduction by Joan Didion.

Publication date: UK 17th May 2005