<p> William Zinsser's classic bestseller, <i>On Writing Well</i>, has inspired three generations of writers, journalists and students. In <i>Writing Places</i>, he delightfully recalls the many colorful and amusing locations where he has worked and taught. </p> <p> Written with humor and with gratitude for a lifetime of change and self-discovery, relishing a rich cast of characters who peopled his world?from Yale's president Kingman Brewster to actor Peter Sellers to gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson?<i>Writing Places</i> never loses its anchor in the craft of writing: how it's taught, learned and brought to a high level of enjoyment. </p>