Richard Powers crea romanzi che approfondiscono le intricate connessioni tra l'umanità e il mondo naturale, esplorando come la tecnologia e la vita moderna plasmino la nostra percezione dell'ambiente. Le sue opere sono frequentemente infuse di concetti scientifici e indagini filosofiche, che spingono i lettori a contemplare il nostro posto all'interno dell'ecosistema più ampio. Lo stile distintivo di Powers è caratterizzato dal suo rigore intellettuale e dalla sua prosa lirica, dando vita a narrazioni che sono allo stesso tempo stimolanti e profondamente commoventi. La sua scrittura offre una profonda meditazione sul nostro futuro condiviso e sulla storia duratura del pianeta.
Longlisted for the Booker Prize 2024, the book explores profound themes of identity and belonging through the lives of its richly developed characters. Set against a backdrop of societal change, it delves into their personal struggles and triumphs, weaving a narrative that challenges conventional perspectives. The author’s evocative prose and intricate storytelling invite readers to reflect on the complexities of human experience, making it a compelling addition to contemporary literature.
Auf der Insel Makatea treffen vier Menschen zusammen, deren Schicksale mit dem Planeten verknüpft sind. Evelyne taucht in die Ozeane, Ina sucht Materialien für Skulpturen, während Rafi und Todd eine neue Welt erschaffen wollen. Richard Powers thematisiert die Klimakrise und die Hoffnung auf Künstliche Intelligenz in einem bewegenden Epos.
"A heartrending new novel from the Pulitzer Prize-winning and #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Overstory. "Richard Powers, whose novels combine the wonders of science with the marvels of art, astonishes us in different ways with each new book." -Heller McAlpin, NPR Books. The astrobiologist Theo Byrne searches for life throughout the cosmos while single-handedly raising his unusual nine-year-old, Robin, following the death of his wife. Robin is a warm, kind boy who spends hours painting elaborate pictures of endangered animals. He's also about to be expelled from third grade for smashing his friend in the face. As his son grows more troubled, Theo hopes to keep him off psychoactive drugs. He learns of an experimental neurofeedback treatment to bolster Robin's emotional control, one that involves training the boy on the recorded patterns of his mother's brain. . . . With its soaring descriptions of the natural world, its tantalizing vision of life beyond, and its account of a father and son's ferocious love, Bewilderment marks Richard Powers's most intimate and moving novel. At its heart lies the question: How can we tell our children the truth about this beautiful, imperiled planet?"-- Provided by publisher
This compact, much-praised volume presents over one hundred of the most significant interiors from the twentieth century to the present day. An essential resource for interior design enthusiasts. Featuring one hundred of the most spectacular interiors across the world, this richly illustrated overview spans the entire twentieth century to the present day and includes interiors assembled by leading artists, fashion designers, architects, and interior and set designers. Bringing together diverse design talents, from Piero Fornasetti and Coco Chanel to Alvar Aalto, Marc Newson, and Matthew Williamson, this expanded edition of The Iconic Interior also features three new interiors from Los Angeles–based Commune Design, Morocco-based tile designers Samuel and Caitlin Dowe-Sandes, and Dimore Studio’s London house interior for the owners of fashion design studio Dsquared2. The book also features a list of designer biographies and key works, making this a complete resource for designers and students. Representing every style, from minimalism and art nouveau to neotraditional and Gesamtkunstwerk creations that defy definition, these iconic interiors are sure to inspire all audiences, from designers and students to homeowners and DIY enthusiasts.
Now available in an updated edition and attractive new format, this essential book on modern architecture presents over one hundred of the most significant houses of the past hundred years. The Iconic House features over one hundred of the most important and influential houses designed and built since 1900. With seminal works by Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Mies van der Rohe, as well as modern-day greats like Tadao Ando, Rem Koolhaas, and Herzog & de Meuron, this book brings to life a stunning array of architectural masterpieces. Wide-ranging in both geographical scope and artistic style, the houses share an appreciation of local materials and building traditions and a careful understanding of clients’ needs. Each house, however, is the result of a unique approach that makes it groundbreaking for its time. Now, fully updated, the book features iconic houses recently constructed, as well as concise, informative texts, specially commissioned photographs, floor plans, and drawings. The Iconic House remains an ideal overview of contemporary architects and architecture, for design-lovers and professionals alike.
Patricia Westerford, conosciuta come Patty-la-Pianta, inizia a parlare all'età di tre anni, ma le sue parole sono inizialmente incomprensibili. L'unico a comprenderla è suo padre, che la guida in avventure nei boschi americani, alimentando il suo amore per la natura. Crescendo, Patty diventa una botanica ribelle e fa una scoperta rivoluzionaria: le piante comunicano tra loro attraverso un codice segreto. Questa rivelazione segna l'inizio di una storia che si sviluppa in cerchi concentrici, coinvolgendo nove personaggi indimenticabili che si ritrovano in California, dove una sequoia gigante è minacciata. L'opera è un grande atto di resistenza e impegno, un inno alla letteratura e alla potenza delle storie, celebrando la grandiosità della natura. La motivazione del Premio Pulitzer 2019 per la Narrativa descrive il romanzo come una costruzione geniale, ricca e ramificata come gli alberi, evidenziando la meraviglia dell'interazione tra piante e uomini.
A thrilling novel that explores private fears, public hysteria and the art of music, by one of America's most important living writers - longisted for the 2014 Booker Prize, the Folio Prize and the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award.
Voller Spannung, Kunst und Gefühl erzählt Richard Powers von dem Komponisten und Musikgelehrten Peter Els und seinem Vorhaben, den Grundlagen des Lebens, der DNA, ihre Musik abzulauschen. In sein Labor, in dem er mit Molekülen komponieren will, stolpert die Homeland Security und zwingt ihn zur Flucht. Auf einer Fahrt quer durch die USA erinnert er sein Leben und sucht seine Familie – und versucht, aus dem katastrophalen Zusammenstoß mit den Sicherheitskräften doch etwas zu schaffen, das die Menschen innehalten und auf die Klänge und Töne um sie herum aufmerksam werden lässt.
