Dive into the effervescent and intoxicating world of F. Scott Fitzgerald with "On Booze," a compilation that distills the essence of revelry, despair, and the ephemeral joy found at the bottom of a glass. This masterful collection brings together Fitzgerald's most memorable tales of high spirits and the inevitable comedown, capturing the glitter and doom of the Jazz Age through the eyes of its most iconic scribe. From the glittering soirées of the lost generation to the lonely nights of jazz-soaked introspection, Fitzgerald's prose shimmers with a wit as sharp as the clink of ice in crystal, and a melancholy as deep as the bottles his characters so often seek solace in. "On Booze" is not just a book about drinking; it is an exploration of the human condition, of the ways in which we seek liberation, only to find ourselves bound by chains of our own making. Fitzgerald's keen observation and unparalleled ability to convey complex emotions in simple, striking prose, offers readers a window into the soul of an era. As the pages turn, one can almost hear the laughter echoing through the halls of Gatsby's mansion, feel the desperation of men and women trying to drink away their sorrows, and touch the cold, sobering light of dawn that inevitably follows nights of excess. This collection, featuring works never before published by New Directions alongside classics from "The Crack-Up," is a testament to Fitzgerald's enduring brilliance, a poignant reminder of the power of his words, and the timeless allure of the night that refuses to end, until it does.