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The Lonely City by Olivia Laing audiobook review
Tilda Swinton makes her audiobook debut with this landmark study of how New York artists from Edward Hopper to Andy Warhol have lived with loneliness
TL;DR
- Olivia Laing's "The Lonely City," published a decade ago, explores urban isolation through a blend of memoir and cultural analysis.
- The book examines the connection between loneliness and creativity, featuring artists such as Edward Hopper, Henry Darger, Andy Warhol, and David Wojnarowicz.
- Actor Tilda Swinton narrates the new audiobook recording, marking her debut in this format.
- Laing, who is non-binary, contributes a new afterword stating that loneliness is a fundamental aspect of being human.
- The audiobook is available from Canongate Books and has a runtime of 9 hours and 36 minutes.