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Paul Auster's Early Work Revisited in Artpress Review

publication · 2026-04-24

The January 2016 issue of artpress (n° 429, p. 87) features a review of Paul Auster's book "La Pipe d'Oppen" published by Actes Sud. The review notes that while Auster is now widely regarded as a "star" of New York letters, known for writing often facile and formulaic novels, this was not always the case. In the 1980s, he authored books that left a lasting impression on readers.

Key facts

  • artpress n° 429 / janvier 2016 / p. 87
  • Paul Auster's book 'La Pipe d'Oppen' published by Actes Sud
  • Auster is described as a 'star' of New York letters
  • His recent novels are considered facile and formulaic
  • His 1980s works were more impressive

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Artists

  • Paul Auster

Institutions

  • Actes Sud
  • artpress

Locations

  • New York
  • United States

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