The musings and sketches of Albert Camus offer insight into the molding and working of a creative mind. Covering ground form young adulthood to the height of Camus's career, these notebooks contain sketches for future works, excerpts from favorite books, and reflections on death, loneliness, and art.

1935-1942: translated from the French, and with a pref. and notes by P. Thody - - 1942-1951: translated from the French and annotated by J.O'Brien.