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From the desk of....



Gay Talese was kind enough to share some photos from the amazing personal collection he has amassed over the years. The photo at left was taken in his "writing bunker," a windowless basement in which he writes for at least five hours every day. He pins finished pages to the board at his right.

Read a conversation with Gay Talese about being a writer.

Visit the gallery by clicking on any of the photos below.