The Glass Cage by John Healy - Hardcover, 400 Pages

This English-language memoir is the second volume of John Healy’s life story, following his acclaimed memoir The Grass Arena. It is for readers of biography and memoir interested in fame, class, sobriety and the cost of reinvention.

Key Features

• Second Volume: Follows Healy’s life after the literary success of The Grass Arena.
• Life After Survival: Explores his attempt to adjust to publishing, publicity and middle-class expectations.
• Fame and Class: Examines power, privilege and the humiliations of crossing social worlds.
• Candid Memoir: Written with dark wit and an unsparing perspective.

Specifications

• Author: John Healy
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 400
• Publisher: Wilton Square Books
• Publication Date: 27 Aug. 2026
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 14 x 5.1 x 21.6 cm (5.5 x 2 x 8.5 in)
• Weight: 470 g (16.6 oz)
• Release Date: 2026-08-27