Il risveglio del libraio
- 528pagine
- 19 ore di lettura
John Dunning Ordine dei libri
Il percorso letterario di John Dunning fu profondamente segnato dalla sua lotta di una vita con la concentrazione, successivamente identificata come ADHD. Questa sfida, tuttavia, alimentò un processo creativo unico, portandolo ad apprezzare la schietta onestà delle macchine da scrivere manuali rispetto alle alternative digitali. Nonostante le prime battute d'arresto in varie carriere, dai negozi di vetri alle piste da corsa, Dunning trovò la sua strada nel giornalismo, progredendo da fattorino a giornalista investigativo. La sua duratura passione per i vecchi programmi radiofonici si è evoluta in un programma radiofonico di lunga durata e infine nella sua carriera di scrittore. Il suo lavoro, intriso della resilienza delle sue esperienze e di una prospettiva non convenzionale, dimostra la sua dedizione al suo mestiere, anche di fronte a significativi ostacoli personali alla salute.
- 2021
- 2017
Booked Twice: Booked to Die and the Bookman's Wake
- 704pagine
- 25 ore di lettura
This collection features two acclaimed Bookman crime novels that played a pivotal role in igniting interest in modern first-edition book collecting. With their unique blend of mystery and literary intrigue, these stories not only entertain but also celebrate the world of rare books, making them essential additions to any book lover's shelf.
- 2014
You're Not Dead Until You're Forgotten
- 225pagine
- 8 ore di lettura
The irreverent and insightful story of Canada's unknown movie mogul.
- 2011
Set against a backdrop of captivating book lore, this novel features Cliff Janeway, a bookman whose journey intertwines with suspenseful twists. As a New York Times bestselling author, John Dunning crafts a thrilling narrative that explores the world of rare books while keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The combination of literary intrigue and gripping storytelling makes this a must-read for fans of both mysteries and bibliophiles.
- 2011
John Lunn's theme tune to ITV's critically acclaimed costume drama Downton Abbey arranged for piano solo.
- 2010
Po smrti zámožného trenéra dostihových koní H. R. Geigera narazí Cliff Janeway, denverský knihkupec a neúnavný detektiv v jedné osobě, na dědictví, které po sobě zanechala již dříve zemřelá nebožtíkova žena Candice. Jde o sbírku vzácných prvotisků dětských knih. Některé z nich jsou však nahrazeny levnými kopiemi. Proč by ale zloděj ukradl jen některé knihy nezměrné ceny a ostatní nechal nedotčené? Janeway se rozhodne přijít záhadě na kloub a vydá se do Kalifornie po tajemných stopách, které po sobě Candice zanechala na dostihových dráhách v Golden Gate a Santa Anně.
- 2005
When former Denver homicide detective and rare books dealer Cliff Janeway investigates the provenance of a signed first edition of a memoir by legendary nineteenth-century explorer Sir Richard Burton, he becomes embroiled in a bizarre mystery involving a lost library of rare Burton material, two unorthodox booksellers, a vicious gangster, and murder. Reprint.
- 2003
- 1997
The Holland Suggestions
- 256pagine
- 9 ore di lettura
When a mysterious photograph unlocks a Pandora's box full of memories, Jim Ryan begins a difficult journey toward the truth about the mother of his teenage daughter and uncovers a legacy of betrayal and murder. Reprint.
- 1996
The Bookman's Wake
- 448pagine
- 16 ore di lettura
Cliff Janeway, a former Denver cop now running a bookstore, is drawn into a thrilling pursuit when an ex-colleague recruits him to capture a fugitive in Seattle. The target, a young woman named Eleanor Rigby, is not only wanted for various crimes but also possesses a remarkable talent for locating rare books. As Janeway navigates this complex situation, he must confront both the criminal underworld and the intriguing world of rare literature.
