Armistead Maupin Libri

San Francisco 1976. La provinciale Mary Ann Singleton, che ha lasciato la famiglia e una vita noiosa per trasferirsi nella città più vitale e gaudente d'America, trova casa nel condominio al numero 28 di Barbary Lane. Qui, sotto l'ala protettiva della signora Madrigal, infaticabile padrona di casa e coltivatrice di marijuana in cortile, vive, si agita fra jet set e bassifondi, infrange le barriere sociali e sessuali, ama, si strugge e fa di tutto per godersi la vita.

Gabriel Noone è un romanziere di successo che conduce da anni un programma radiofonico notturno. È in un momento di crisi creativa ed è stato abbandonato dall'uomo con cui viveva da anni. Un amico gli manda il memoriale di un tredicenne, Pete Lomax, che racconta le violenze subite in famiglia e la sua condizione di malato di Aids. Gabriel comincia a trascorrere ore al telefono con il ragazzo, fino a considerarlo una sorta di figlio. Ma quando Gabriel deciderà di andare a conoscere il giovane, la sua vita ordinata e le sue certezze verranno messe completamente in gioco, fino a dubitare dell'esistenza stessa di Pete.

By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Armistead Maupin's bestselling Tales of the City novels—collected in this second omnibus volume—offer an incomparable blend of storytelling and incisive social commentary on American culture from the seventies through the early 2000s. Tearing through these tales allows for instant gratification and showcases Maupin's masterful construction of a vibrant world. His uproarious and moving narratives have carved a unique niche in American literature, serving as indelible documents of cultural change during this period. Back to Barbary Lane comprises the second omnibus of the series, featuring Babycakes (1984), Significant Others (1987), and Sure of You (1989). This volume continues the saga of the tenants of Mrs. Madrigal's beloved apartment house on Russian Hill. While the first trilogy celebrated the carefree excesses of the seventies, this installment explores the challenges faced by its hapless, all-too-human cast during the tumultuous eighties—a decade marked by plague, deceit, and ambition. Like its companion volumes, Back to Barbary Lane is noted for its sharp and engaging dialogue, which has been praised as some of the most memorable in literature. Maupin’s work has garnered critical acclaim globally and captivated legions of devoted fans.

A collection of the first three novels of the "Tales of the City" saga which chronicles the high and low life in San Francisco. He has written six volumes of "Tales of the City". .

By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, the final three novels of Armistead Maupin's bestselling Tales of the City series are collected in this omnibus edition, showcasing a remarkable blend of storytelling and social commentary on American culture from the seventies through the early 2000s. These concluding tales of San Francisco's diverse characters, both gay and straight, are deeply moving. Maupin illustrates the progress of America and his pioneering characters, with writing that remains addictive yet increasingly profound. Spanning from 1978 to 2014, the series captures the decade before the AIDS crisis through the era of marriage equality, featuring unforgettable characters whose varied sexual identities have shaped the ongoing sexual revolution. Goodbye Barbary Lane includes Michael Tolliver Lives, Mary Ann in Autumn, and The Days of Anna Madrigal, offering closure to beloved characters and their legacies. This omnibus joins two previous volumes, 28 Barbary Lane and Back to Barbary Lane, highlighting Maupin's skillful dialogue, his ability to create relatable yet unique characters, and his talent for intricate, if sometimes fantastical, plotting.

Continuing the saga of the tenants, past and present, of Mrs. Madrigal's beloved apartment house on Russian Hill. While the first trilogy celebrated the carefree excesses of the seventies, this volume tracks its hapless, all-too-human cast across the eighties--a decade troubled by plague, deceit, and overweening ambition

Armistead Maupin's uproarious and moving novels have carved a unique niche in American literature, capturing cultural change from the seventies through the early 2000s. These tales are as hard to resist as a dish of pistachios, enticing readers to play the game of "Just one more chapter," often leading to late nights. Originally serialized in the San Francisco Chronicle, the first three installments introduced a mainstream audience to a diverse cast of characters navigating urban life. Among them are the bewildered Mary Ann Singleton, the libidinous Brian Hawkins, the free-spirited Mona Ramsey, the hopeful Michael "Mouse" Tolliver, and their marijuana-growing landlady, the indefatigable Mrs. Madrigal. Maupin skillfully weaves their stories, tackling social and sexual barriers while guiding them through heartbreak, triumph, terrors, and coincidences. The result is a sparkling and addictive comedy of manners that continues to enchant new generations of readers.

Master storyteller Armistead Maupin - the man who defined the difference between 'a biological family' and 'a logical family,' who is both gifted with fearless art and the ability to speak for millions - finally tells his own story. Logical Family is a sweet, filthy peach of a memoir from a cultural explosion of a man Caitlin Moran

The residents of 28 Barbary Lane are back again in this racy, suspenseful and wildly romantic sequel to Tales of the City and More Tales of the City. DeDe Halcyon Day and Mary Ann Singleton track down a charismatic psychopath, Michael Tolliver looks for love, landlady Anna Madrigal imprisons an anchorwoman in her basement storeroom, and Armistead Maupin is in firm control.

The tenants of 28 Barbary Lane have fled their cozy nest for adventures far afield. Mary Ann Singleton finds love at sea with a forgetful stranger, Mona Ramsey discovers her doppelganger in a desert whorehouse, and Michael Tolliver bumps into his favorite gynecologist in a Mexican bar. Meanwhile, their venerable landlady takes the biggest journey of all--without ever leaving home.