Clive James was diagnosed with terminal leukaemia in 2010. Here he takes readers on a journey through his final reading list with characteristic humour and erudition, sharing his most treasured volumes. He also describes his renewed urge to acquire books, collecting books as an art, an addiction, an obsession. In his own words 'If you don't know the exact moment when the lights will go out, you might as well read until they do.' Now in paperback.