The Corner

Name: The Corner
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781786899781
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A Year in the Life of an Inner-City Neighbourhood

By David Simon and Edward Burns

Series: Canons

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The Corner by David Simon and Edward Burns delves into the gritty reality of urban life in West Baltimore, depicting a year in the lives of residents trapped in the cycle of poverty and addiction. The narrative focuses on a specific neighbourhood corner, offering an unflinching portrayal of the struggles faced by its inhabitants as they navigate issues of drug culture and survival amidst systemic neglect. The authors provide a compelling exploration of the impact of socio-economic challenges on individuals and families.
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You might enjoy this gripping narrative if you're interested in an immersive exploration of urban life on the fringes, where the real stories expose the gritty realities of crime and survival. Delve into the intricate lives of those navigating the challenges of a tough neighbourhood through the lens of investigative journalism.

The Corner

A devastating portrait of the American drugs war, from thecreators of The Wire. 'Mind-blowing . . . less a book, more a wayof life' - The Times

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The notorious corner of West Fayette and Monroe Streets in Baltimore is a 24-hour open-air drug market that provides the economic fuel for a dying neighbourhood. Through the eyes of one broken family—two drug-addicted adults and their smart, vulnerable fifteen-year-old son, DeAndre McCollough—Simon and Burns examine the sinister realities of inner cities across the USA.

The Corner unflinchingly assesses why law enforcement policies, moral crusades, and the welfare system have accomplished so little.

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The Corner by David Simon and Edward Burns has been praised for its compelling and vivid portrayal of urban America, capturing the gritty reality of life on the streets. It is highly regarded for its journalistic depth and clear-sighted yet sympathetic depiction of the American underclass, offering an intense and thrilling narrative akin to a psychodrama. The book's reportage is noted for its humanity and lack of exploitation, drawing comparisons to the impactful storytelling seen in The Wire.

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ISBN: 9781786899781

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Canons

Edition: Main - Canons

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 640

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Biography & Memoir Crime & Thriller David Simon Edward Burns Fiction Series: Canons True Crime

About the Author

David Simon is an author, journalist, producer and script writer and is bestknown as the creator of HBO's Peabody Award-winning series The Wire. Hisfirst book, the international bestseller Homicide, won the Edgar Award and theAnthony Award and became the basis for the NBC award-winning drama. Hissecond book, The Corner: A Year in the Life of An Inner-City Neighbourhood,co-authored with Edward Burns, was made into an Emmy-winning HBOminiseries. Simon also co-created the HBO series Generation Kill with EdBurns, Treme with Eric Overmyer and We Own This City with Ed Burns andGeorge Pelecanos. He lives in Baltimore.

Edward Burns served twenty years in the city police department. For muchof that time, he worked as a detective in the homicide unit. He hascollaborated with David Simon on The Corner, The Wire, Generation Kill, ThePlot Against America and We Own This City.