Ben Fountain Non-Fiction books in order

Ben Fountain's non-fiction book Beautiful Country Burn Again examines American politics through the lens of the 2016 presidential election.

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# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Beautiful Country Burn Again 2018 Ben Fountain Buy

Beautiful Country Burn Again (2018) is Ben Fountain’s only non-fiction book. In it, he covers the 2016 presidential election by visiting rallies, interviewing voters, and examining the historical patterns that led to that particular political moment.

Fountain brings a novelist’s eye to political reporting. The result reads less like standard campaign journalism and more like an attempt to understand the country through its elections.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Ben Fountain Non-Fiction series?

There are one books in the Ben Fountain Non-Fiction series, published in 2018.

What is the first book in the Ben Fountain Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the Ben Fountain Non-Fiction series is Beautiful Country Burn Again, published in 2018.

What is Beautiful Country Burn Again about?

Beautiful Country Burn Again is Ben Fountain’s account of the 2016 presidential election. He traveled across America to report on the campaign and the political forces that shaped it, drawing on both journalism and cultural criticism.

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