This page is devoted exclusively to the works of the acclaimed journalist, best-selling novelist and essayist, Pete Hamill. For many, he is the living embodiment of New York City, one who has chronicled the life of New Yorkers more than anyone of his generation. Mr. Hamill served as a major influence in my decision to pursue a writing career. I have had the good fortune of knowing Pete Hamill since 2004. This association has resulted in 5 published interviews and book reviews: Downtown, My Manhattan (a memoir), - a required reading in certain New York City public schools; the best-selling novels, North River and Tabloid City; the short story compilation, The Christmas Kid and Other Brooklyn Stories, and the bestselling book essay, Why Sinatra Matters. Also included is my unpublished book review of his novel, Forever, which has taken its place among the great works of historical fiction, with New York City as the centerpiece. The name of my website, "Piecework Journals," is borrowed liberally from Mr. Hamill's excellent book titled, "Piecework," a collection of his brilliant essays, which was published in 1996. ~ John Esposito
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Why Sinatra Matters - The Italian Tribune - Book Review - published 12-10-2015
[Why Sinatra Matters - extended book essay and biographical sketch on life and career of Frank Sinatra - originally published in 1998 and revised with a new Introduction by the author in October 2015]
[Why Sinatra Matters - extended book essay and biographical sketch on life and career of Frank Sinatra - originally published in 1998 and revised with a new Introduction by the author in October 2015]
Pete Hamill Interview - Q. and A. The author discusses his bestselling book and friendship with Frank Sinatra, the most famous singer of the twentieth century. - Interview date: 11-11-2015
[Why Sinatra Matters]
[Why Sinatra Matters]
Pete Hamill's Tales from the Old Neighborhood - NewJerseyNewsroom - Book Review and Q. and A.
published: 12-18-2013
[The Christmas Kid and Other Brooklyn Stories - book of short stories culled primarily from the Sunday New York Daily News series that was published weekly in the early 1980s.]
published: 12-18-2013
[The Christmas Kid and Other Brooklyn Stories - book of short stories culled primarily from the Sunday New York Daily News series that was published weekly in the early 1980s.]
Tabloid City - NewJerseyNewsroom - Book Review - published: 5-27-2011
[Tabloid City - novel]
[Tabloid City - novel]
Pete Hamill Interview - NewJerseyNewsroom - Q. and A. - discusses Tabloid City and print journalism in internet age published: 5-27-2011]
[Tabloid City - novel]
[Tabloid City - novel]
North River - Star Ledger - Perspective Section - Book Review - published: 7-15-2007
[North River - novel]
[North River - novel]
Pete Hamill Interview - discusses North River; history of newspapers - Greenwich Time - Q. and A. - published 6-10-2007
[North River - novel]
[North River - novel]
Downtown, My Manhattan - Greenwich Time - Q. and A. - published: 12-5-2004
[Mr. Hamill's memoir discussing his career as a newspaperman in Lower Manhattan, while working for the N.Y. Post and N.Y. Daily News, among other papers, intermingled with a wonderful, nostalgic history of Manhattan.]
[Mr. Hamill's memoir discussing his career as a newspaperman in Lower Manhattan, while working for the N.Y. Post and N.Y. Daily News, among other papers, intermingled with a wonderful, nostalgic history of Manhattan.]
Downtown: My Manhattan - Star Ledger - Perspective Section - Book Review - published: 11-28-2004
[Downtown: My Manhattan - novel]
[Downtown: My Manhattan - novel]
Forever - Unpublished Book Review - 12-26-2002
[Forever - novel]
[Forever - novel]