In Our Time

Ever feel like you're living in a world that’s both absurd and utterly fascinating? Tom Wolfe’s classic collection of essays and illustrations captures the bizarre, hilarious, and often contradictory spirit of modern American life, showing you the hidden patterns behind the chaos of our times. Dive into the cultural landscape of the late 20th century, from the self-absorbed "Me Decade" to the strange rituals of high society and the art world. Through Wolfe's sharp wit and incisive commentary, you'll gain a new lens to understand the social trends that still shape our world today.

Tom Wolfe is widely regarded as the creator of the “New Journalism,” a revolutionary style of nonfiction that fused literary techniques with intensive, first-hand reporting. This immersive approach allowed him to capture the spirit and absurdities of American culture with unmatched wit and insight. His sharp eye for social status, fashion, and the subtle codes of modern life, honed over decades of groundbreaking work for publications like Esquire and New York magazine, provides the brilliant foundation for the satirical sketches in this collection.