The Corner

A Year in the Life of an Inner-City Neighbourhood

By: David Simon, Edward Burns

Write A Review

Paperback | 6 October 2022

At a Glance

Paperback
640 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
19.7 x 13.7 x 3.8

Paperback

RRP $32.99

$32.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $8.19 with

Ships in 10 to 15 business days

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

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

Industry Reviews

'A staggering depiction of broken urban hearts of America . . . This is reportage of the highest order' - Irish Times

'If The Wire has given you Baltimore fever, read this chunky, streetwise, drug-littered piece of reportage by the hard-hitting show's creators' - The Times

'An amazingly clear-sighted yet sympathetic portrait of the American underclass' - Daily Telegraph

'As thrilling and intense as any psycho-drama . . . this engrossing slice of social journalism is a tour de force that manages to humanise its subjects without exploiting them' - Big Issue

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $79.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.