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Priestley defined the essay as a 'prose masterpiece in miniature' and understood that to perfect the form, the essayist had to stand 'naked and shivering' in the very first sentence. A prodigious essayist, Priestley expressed his unique thoughts on a diverse range of subjects from the delights of smoking to the futility of conferences. Witty, controversial and sometimes grumpy, Priestley's essays reveal the many faces of one of Britain's most distinguished writers.
Notting Hill Editions aim to revive the art of the essay and to produce beautiful books to be cherished. In an era of information-overload, these collectible pocket-sized books distil ideas that linger in the mind.