James, Clive
The Crystal Bucket
- ISBN 13:
- 9781447271451
- author:
- James, Clive
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Picador
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Language Arts, Journalism,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Crystal Bucket is Clive James's second collection of hilarious TV criticism, published originally in the Observer between 1976 and 1979. In this time-capsule of 1970s television, James provides insight and laughter as he tackles topics such as Margaret Thatcher's election, the Silver Jubilee, Star Trek reruns, Frost/Nixon interviews, and Charlie's Angels.
James's TV criticism is known for its wit and intelligence, offering a unique perspective on British cultural life during the 1970s. This collection joins his earlier work in providing a comprehensive look at James's television criticism, which continues in Glued To The Box.
A broadcaster, critic, poet, memoirist, and novelist, Clive James is widely regarded as one of the most remarkable figures in British cultural life. His TV criticism has been praised for its wit and intelligence, making this collection a worthwhile read for anyone interested in 1970s television and British culture.