This beautiful softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are crisp and unmarked, and the book remains tight, square, and well-preserved. The Death of the Artist: How Creators Are Struggling to Survive in the Age of Billionaires and Big Tech by William Deresiewicz is a nonfiction book that explores the challenges faced by artists in the modern economy. William Deresiewicz is an essayist, critic, and former Yale professor, known for his sharp critiques of contemporary culture. In The Death of the Artist, he turns his analytical lens toward the struggles of modern creators.