Michael Chabon Libri

L'idea di questa antologia, pubblicata come numero unico della rivista di Dave Eggers "McSweeney's", nasce dalla volontà del curatore, Michael Chabon, di ridare dignità e visibilità alle short stories di avventure in cui un tempo si cimentavano autori quali Balzac, Conrad, Henry James ed Edith Wharton. Una raccolta in cui il racconto breve riacquista la sua dimensione più classica, tradizionale e avvincente: quella di narrarre storie avventurose e piene di thrilling. Gli autori chiamati a misurarsi con questa sfida sono tra i più rappresentativi della letteratura angloamericana da Stephen King a Rick Moody, da Michael Crichton a Neil Gaiman, da Elmore Leonard a Nick Hornby per finire con Dave Heggers e Harlan Ellison.

Agosto 2004. Archy si prende cura di un neonato non suo per allenarsi ad accudire il primo figlio in arrivo. L'amico e socio Nat rimugina sui presagi di sventura che aleggiano attorno al loro negozio di dischi, il Brokeland Records, tempio dei vinili usati tra Berkeley e Oakland. Le loro mogli Gwen e Aviva, ostetriche a cui si deve l'ingresso nel mondo di un migliaio di concittadini, raggiungono una paziente per un parto difficile in una casa di legno affacciata sul canyon. Julie, figlio quindicenne di Nat e Aviva, si innamora di Titus, venuto dal Texas e dal passato di Archy. Attorno a loro, una ragazza etiope con occhi da cerbiatta e dita che odorano di spezie, un impresario di pompe funebri abituato a immaginare una lapide appropriata per ogni persona che incontra, un campione di kung fu che negli anni Settanta era stato una gloria del cinema nero, un anziano musicista con un pappagallo intelligente e sboccato appollaiato sulla spalla e perfino, in un carneo, il futuro senatore e presidente Obama. Mentre l'ex campione di football Gibson Goode, quinto uomo di colore più ricco d'America, percorre sul suo dirigibile nero e rosso i cieli della California settentrionale, pronto a sbarcare in Telegraph Avenue, a pochi isolati dal Brokeland, con uno dei suoi giganteschi megastore...

Nella campagna inglese del 1944 un uomo di quasi novant'anni - il grandeSherlock Holmes, secondo alcune voci - sembra più interessato ad accudire lesue api che alla guerra che devasta l'Europa. Poi, in un giorno d'estateuguale a tanti altri, incontra Linus Steinmann: un bambino di soli nove anni acui le crudeltà della Germania nazista hanno tolto la famiglia e la voce.Linus è muto, e il suo unico compagno di viaggio è un pappagallo grigioafricano, da cui non si separa mai. Ma qual è il significato della litania dinumeri che l'uccello recita in continuazione, per giunta in tedesco? Qualcunoè pronto a scommettere che si tratti di un misterioso codice usato dainazisti.

Wes Anderson is one of the most influential voices from the past two decades of American cinema. A true auteur, Anderson is known for the visual artistry, inimitable tone, and idiosyncratic characterizations that make each of his films instantly recognizable as "Andersonian." "The Wes Anderson Collection" is the first in-depth overview of Anderson's filmography, guiding readers through his life and career. This meticulously designed book captures the spirit of his films: melancholy and playful, wise and childish - and thoroughly original.

Collection of 11 short fictions by òne of the best of America's young fiction writers' - LJ review.

This saga brings alive the world of the 10th century AD when the Vikings raided the coasts of England.

The beloved, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is a masterwork by Chabon. It is the American epic of two boy geniuses named Joe Kavalier and Sammy Clay and their quest to become American icons in the comic book world. Now with special bonus material by Chabon

The first and bestselling volume of its kind showcases the country's finest short fiction. This year's stories come handpicked by a beloved master of the form and are sure to feature more unforgettable characters and extraordinary writing.

Grady Tripp is a pot-smoking middle aged novelist who has stalled on a 2611 page opus titled Wonder Boys. His student James Leer is a troubled young writer obsessed by Hollywood suicides and at work on his own first novel. Grady's bizarre editor Terry Crabtree and another student, Hannah Green, come together in his wildly comic, moving, and finally profound search for an ending to his book and a purpose to his life.

Exploring the purpose of introductions and afterwords, the author delves into the deep connection between reading and writing. He posits that these literary elements exist to enhance the reader's experience and celebrate the transformative power of art. The narrative challenges the traditional boundaries between high and low literature, as well as genre distinctions, emphasizing the universal impact of storytelling. Through this examination, a compelling argument unfolds about the intrinsic value of literature in enriching lives.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Winner of the Sophie Brody Medal and an NBCC Finalist for 2016, this novel has garnered numerous accolades, including recognition as a Best Book of the Year by major publications. Following his bestselling novel, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon presents a literary masterpiece exploring truth, lies, family legends, and existential adventure. In 1989, after publishing his first novel, Chabon visited his terminally ill grandfather in Oakland, California. During this poignant visit, his grandfather, aided by painkillers, shared long-buried stories, revealing a hidden history. This dreamlike week of revelations serves as the foundation for the narrative, which unfolds as a deathbed confession from the narrator’s grandfather. The tale encompasses themes of madness, war, desire, and the complex dynamics of family relationships, particularly between the narrator’s grandparents. It also explores the dual nature of secrets and lies, reflecting on the aspirations and darker aspects of midcentury American life. Spanning various locations and eras, from prewar South Philadelphia to the space program's zenith, the novel intricately weaves a lifetime into a single week, offering a unique blend of fiction and autobiography, showcasing Chabon’s inventive storytelling.

This year’s Best American Short Stories is edited by the critically acclaimed and best-selling author Barbara Kingsolver, whose latest book is Prodigal Summer. Kingsolver’s selections for The Best American Short Stories 2001 showcase a wide variety of new voices and masters, such as Alice Munro, Rick Moody, Dorothy West, and John Updike. “Reading these stories was both a distraction from and an anchor to the complexities of my life — my pleasure, my companionship, my salvation. I hope they will be yours.” — Barbara Kingsolver

Meet Awesome Man - a brand new superhero, who's out of this world! The first picture book from Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Michael Chabon perfectly captures the fantasy life of young superhero fans.

Deeply affecting.... Chabon is a gifted essayist whose narratives lead to unexpected and resonant conclusions. His work here packs an outsized emotional punch that will stick with readers significantly longer than it takes them to read this slim volume. Publishers Weekly, starred review

This eagerly-awaited book by much-acclaimed author, Michael Chabon, is his first for children. It is a story about redemption and the true nature of heroism.

What does it mean to be a man today? Chabon invokes and interprets and struggles to reinvent for us, with characteristic warmth and lyric wit, the personal and family history that haunts him even as it goes on being written every day. An autobiographical narrative as inventive, beautiful and powerful as his novels.

Set in the Jewish homeland of ... Alaska, this is a brilliantly original novel from Michael Chabon, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of 'The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay'.

This volume of The Escapist collects issues five and six of the popular, Eisner Award winning quarterly series and features the late Will Eisner's return to the Spirit, in a crossover tale with the Escapist! Fans of classic comics will not want to miss what became Eisner's last comics work, completed just two weeks before the death of the legendary comics godfather. Also in this volume is the comics writing debut of award-winning author and Guggenheim fellow Chris Offutt, illustrated by Thomas Yeates. Dan Best and Eddie Campbell contribute a fully painted story from the 1939 World's Fair in Empire City, and 2004 Russ Manning Award winner Eric Wight brings a polemic story from writer Jason Hall to life. Among the other notable contributors are Howard Chaykin, Paul Grist, Shawn Martinbrough, David Hahn, Roy Thomas, Matt Wagner and indie stalwarts Jeffrey Brown and Jason!

Imagine what a dictionary might look like about thirty years hence, when all of the world's problems are solved and our current dictionaries are a distant memory. Dave Eggers, Jonathan Safran Foer and Nicole Krauss have lined up an incredible array of writers to bring you that futuristic dictionary and a vision of the world as it might be. Think of it as a dictionary of language for describing what the future could look like a dictionary that is both useful and romantic, hopeful and necessary, pragmatic and idealistic, and frequently funny. This is science fiction but with a difference.

Awesome Man, our favorite superhero, is back, and in this fantastic sequel from New York Times bestselling author Michael Chabon, he must prepare for his greatest threat yet! Awesome Man's secret identity has stayed safe, and he's still the coolest superhero around. He loves protecting the people of Awesome City from evildoers, like the giant Plutonian octolizard, with his trusty sidekick, Moskowitz. But there have been reports that a new hero is coming to town soon. What if the people of Awesome City no longer need Awesome Man? With 40 pages of awesome text and illustrations, this book is a great gift for the superhero-obsessed and any kid adjusting to life with a new sibling!

Art Bechstein steps out of the library into the summer of his graduation year. Not yet ready for respectability, he falls in with the exotic, charming Arthur Lecomte, and ricochets between a homosexual relationship and an intense affair with a strange and beautiful girl called Phlox. Before long, the world of his new friends and the underworld of his father must collide, with consequences that Art cannot control.

Caught in pivotal moments of transformation, the characters in this collection navigate small yet significant choices that shape their futures. Michael Chabon's storytelling reveals profound insights into human nature, exploring the complexities of relationships and the weight of decisions. Through a blend of poignant narratives, he delves into the mysteries of life and the fears that accompany change, showcasing his exceptional writing style and deep understanding of the human experience.

"Maps and Legends" is a collection of 16 essays by Michael Chabon, marking his first venture into nonfiction. The essays explore genre literature, defending Chabon's work in science fiction, fantasy, and comics, while also offering autobiographical insights into his writing journey and the creation of his popular works.

In this compelling collection of short stories, bestselling author Michael Chabon explores adolescent desire, love, friendship and fatherhood - moving across this powerful emotional ground with subtlety and incisiveness.

In this compilation, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon explores literature through a personal lens, reflecting on the classics and his own works that have shaped his literary journey. He questions the purpose of introductions and afterwords, noting that they aim to bring pleasure to readers. This collection serves as a series of love letters and thank-you notes, centered on the joy of discovery. Chabon shares pivotal moments from his life, such as the impact of Ray Bradbury's "The Rocket Man," and celebrates figures like Edgar Rice Burroughs, whom he hails as the greatest literary cartographer of Mars. He reintroduces M.R. James, a forgotten master of ghost stories, and draws parallels between Wes Anderson's films and our own realities. Chabon also recounts his awakening while writing his debut novel, The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, and playfully critiques lyrical interpretation in Mark Ronson's Uptown Special. Far from being academic, this work revels in wonder, akin to the cherished gift of The Phantom Tollbooth given to young Michael by a long-lost family friend.

In the Kingdom of Aran, in the Caucasus Mountains in 950 A.D., two adventurers wander the region, plying their trade as swords for hire, until they become involved in a bloody coup in the medieval Jewish empire of the Khazars as bodyguards for a fugitiveprince.

Das jüdische Gegenstück zu Martin Scorceses Gangs of New York Manhattan, New York City, 1883-1919. Abraham Cahan, Chefredakteur des Jewish Daily Forward, ist das Gewissen des jüdischen Ghettos, in dem es von korrupten Polizisten, Gangstern, Miethaien und gierigen Investoren nur so wimmelt. Er rettet das Waisenkind Ben Ravage, das in einer Hölle von Waisenhaus aufgewachsen ist, und schickt ihn nach Harvard, wo er Jura studieren soll. Nach seiner Rückkehr lehnt Ben die Chance ab, seiner düsteren Herkunft zu entfliehen, und wird stattdessen Detektiv bei der Kehilla, einer Privatpolizei reicher Geschäftsleute, die ihre Interessen in der Lower East Side durchsetzen soll. Vor allem soll er einen halbverrückten Bösewicht, der die Prostituierten in der Allen Street angreift, aus dem Verkehr ziehen. Dabei entdeckt er, dass sein Schicksal unwiderruflich mit dem dieses gewalttätigen, finsteren Mannes verbunden ist.

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