Joan Didion

About the Author

The American writer Joan Didion, an institution in her own right, would come to encapsulate much of the sixties, with her reporting during that decade. Over the years she has become something of a figurehead for a new age of journalism, one that would combine factual reporting with more literary methods. Known for her creative non-fiction, she would coax the subject out, bringing it to life for the reader in a manner that many still attempt to replicate to this very day. She would come to write fictional novels as well, with many of her stories being largely influenced by own life and experiences. It would be her style of journalism that she’d become best known for though, pioneering a new way in the world of reporting. This would pave the way for many writers to follow in her footst. Joan Didion is the author of over 39 books across 4 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Joan Didion has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.