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...

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.

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

This brilliant epic novel set in New York and Prague introduces us to two misfit young men who make it big by creating comic-book superheroes. Joe Kavalier, a young artist who has also been trained in the art of Houdiniesque escape, has just smuggled himself out of Nazi-invaded Prague and landed in New York City. His Brooklyn cousin Sammy Clay is looking for a partner to create heroes, stories, and art for the latest novelty to hit America the comic book. Inspired by their own fears and dreams, Kavalier and Clay create the Escapists, The Monitor, and Luna Moth, inspired by the beautiful Rosa Saks, who will become linked by powerful ties to both men. The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay is the winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.

The narrative unfolds as Michael Chabon visits his ailing grandfather in 1989, leading to profound revelations. Under the influence of painkillers, the grandfather shares untold stories and memories, revealing a rich tapestry of family history that had been hidden away. This poignant exploration of generational connections and the impact of mortality highlights the importance of storytelling in preserving heritage and understanding one's roots.

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.