In this riveting biography, Clarke, former TIME writer, depicts the sad sequence of sparkling achievements and overwhelming despair that marked the life of Truman Capote. Readers will be dazzled both by the life lived and the compelling skill with which Clarke brings it before us. ? PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

Mr. Clarke makes one feel at last as if one really understands Mr. Capote. ? NEW YORK TIMES

[An] extremely readable biography. ? SUNDAY HERALD

Clarke's extremely readable biography cleverly tells Capote's story in the manner of the 'non-fiction novel ? mode Capote developed in IN COLD BLOOD.?
Gerald Clarke has written for many magazines, including Esquire and Time, where for many years he was a senior writer.