The Lonely City is a book by Olivia Laing that explores the subject of loneliness through the lives of iconic artists. Laing investigates what it means to be alone and how it can be resisted and redeemed. The book is a mix of reportage, memoir, and biography, and covers topics such as technology, the AIDS crisis, and hoarding. Laing's investigation is conducted through art, including works by Edward Hopper and Andy Warhol.