Christopher Hitchens
By the Author
Mortality
On June 8, 2010, while on a book tour for his bestselling memoir, Hitch-22, Christopher Hitchens was stricken in his New York hotel room with…
The Missionary Position
"A religious fundamentalist, a political operative, a primitive sermonizer, and an accomplice of worldly secular powers. Her mission has always been of this kind. The…
The Trial of Henry Kissinger
"If the courts and lawyers of this country will not do their duty, we shall watch as the victims and survivors of this man pursue…
No One Left to Lie To
"Just as the necessary qualification for a good liar is a good memory, so the essential equipment of a would-be lie detector is a good…
First in Peace
Just before he died after a long and distinguished international career as a politician, commentator, and author, Conor Cruise O'Brien completed a study of George…
Ancient Gonzo Wisdom
Bristling with inspired observations and wild anecdotes, this first collection offers a unique insight into the voice and mind of the inimitable Hunter S. Thompson,…
Letters to a Young Contrarian
"Art of Mentoring" seriesIn the book that he was born to write, provocateur and best-selling author Christopher Hitchens inspires future generations of radicals, gadflies, mavericks,…
Blood, Class and Empire
Since the end of the Cold War so-called experts have been predicting the eclipse of America's "special relationship" with Britain. But as events have shown,…
Why Orwell Matters
In this widely acclaimed biographical essay, the masterful polemicist Christopher Hitchens assesses the life, the achievements, and the myth of the great political writer and…
The Portable Atheist
Christopher Hitchens's personally curated New York Times bestselling anthology of the most influential and important writings on atheism, including original pieces by Salman Rushdie and…
God Is Not Great
Whether you're a lifelong believer, a devout atheist, or someone who remains uncertain about the role of religion in our lives, this insightful manifesto will…
Love, Poverty, and War
"I did not, I wish to state, become a journalist because there was no other 'profession' that would have me. I became a journalist because…
Left Hooks, Right Crosses
Christopher Hitchens, provocateur and contrarian on the Left, makes the news as often as he reports it, and writes about the most controversial news and…