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While Joan Didion never intended to become a writer, the world of literature would not be the same without her. She explored her subjects in many different styles evolving her voice throughout her lifetime. Find a mix of all her unique work in our Joan Didion set!

Writing about her life in California and the emerging counterculture of the 60's and 70's, 'Slouching Towards Bethlehem' is in the style of New Journalism. Later she moved to writing more political pieces in the 80's and 90's. The 2000's came with her husband and daughter's health taking a downward toll, resulting in a slight shift in style. She broke into memoir with 'The Year of Magical Thinking', but kept a hint of her journalist roots. 

Our design takes inspiration from Didion's life in California with its setting sun, desert plains, and bright colors, reminiscent of the block print look of the 'Play It as It Lays' vintage cover from 1970. The books chosen for this set are published by Knopf and Library of America. 

This set makes an awesome gift for fans of Didion's work, or any avid reader you know!

Customizing a Juniper Books Set

• We are thrilled to offer a customization option for (almost) every set that is available from Juniper Books. Customization is a great way to make a set one-of-a-kind for your collection, or to create the perfect gift.
• The entire process takes place here on junipercustom.com. The price you see on this page is for the book set on its own. As you add personalized flap text and/or a custom color, the price for those additional services will be added to the total price for your order when you press Add to Cart.
• If you would like to order multiple customized sets, please add them to your cart one at a time. The personalization options chosen will save with each book set.
• Once we receive your order, we will contact you if we have any questions. Otherwise, we will custom make your set. The process typically takes 1-2 weeks and you will receive a shipping notification when the books are on their way.