Henry Alford

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Henry Alford is a humorist and journalist who has written for The New Yorker for more than two decades. A former columnist for The New York Times and a contributing editor to Vanity Fair, he is the author of six books, including And Then We Danced, How to Live, Big Kiss, an account of his attempts to become a working actor, which won a Thurber Prize, and I Dream of Joni.

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Books by Henry Alford

I Dream of Joni

A Portrait of Joni Mitchell in 53 Snapshots

By Henry Alford

In this nationally bestselling “delightful compendium of everything you ever wanted to know about” (The Washington Post) Joni Mitchell, the eternal singer-songwriter is seen anew, portrayed through a witty and comprehensive exploration of anecdotes, quotes, lyrics by Henry Alford, “the ...

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And Then We Danced

A Voyage into the Groove

By Henry Alford

“Captivating…equal parts memoir and cultural history, Henry Alford seamlessly interweaves heartwarming and hilarious anecdotes about his deep dive into all things dance” (Misty Copeland, The New York Times Book Review).

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