David Remnick Writing Obama Book

New Yorker editor David Remnick has recently begun writing a book focusing on Barack Obama, race and politics in America.

Remnick confirmed to Politico that he's started a book, but did not reveal details of when it might be completed, or published. It's believed to be in the formative stages.

"The germ of the book is a piece I wrote and the magazine published called 'The Joshua Generation,' which ran just after Obama's election," Remnick said, through a spokesperson.

That 13,000-word piece looked at race and politics in American through the years, and the significance of Obama's election victory in terms of being the first black president and beneficiary of the civil rights struggles of the past. In the piece, Remnick spoke with both members of Obama's inner circle and leaders of the civil rights movement

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Comments

[aOsO]

Obama is probably the surest way to get a best seller right now.

[bonbk]

Remnick is thoughtful, intelligent and a great writer. I am looking forward to this, as well as Gwen Ifill's.
(to be purchased used on Amazon...........sorry DR and GI)

[inluvwkeitholbermann]

so who ISN'T writing an obama book these days?

[DMHendrix]

I was at Borders earlier today and he has a whole section of books and magazines now. Kind of cool I think, since the only place you can find Bush material is in the Horror section.

[honeydiva]

hahaha...all these no nothing books, that the rethugs will buy. Not I.

[1dogs2]

Remnick's New Yorker piece on Obama was first-rate. For those who haven't seen it, you can read it at:

http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2008/11/17/081117fa_fact_remnick

I'll look forward to his book and Gen Ifil's as well. She appeared on a MTP with Russert and an A-list panel shortly after the Wright hysteria and put all of the others in the shade with the clarity and wisdom of her analysis, which was one reason I hoped that she would become the new MTP moderator. No such luck.

I won't be holding my breath waiting for Lizza's book. (How can he presently be writing a book on Obama's first year in office?) He's not in the same league as Remnick and Ifil.

[sanaaiman]

remnick was on "morning joe" shortly after the election and after listening to the conversation about this article i immediately went online to find it. after reading the first section i printed the whole thing so i could save it in my physical archives. i think he's a really great writer and this article is a great read.

[Eyewideopen]

I'll read Gwen Ifill's book first. She'll know what she's writing about.

[eden4barack08]

So long as he doesn't use Barry Blitt to illustrate the cover. :-)

[TallyLass]

I wouldn't buy remnick's book! He defended that insulting cover. I stop buying the mag.