Revenge of the Translator is acclaimed French writer Brice Matthieussent's brilliant, hilarious, rule-defying exploration of the creative acts of writing and translating, and the often complicated relationship between authors, their translators, and readers.
In this stunning collection, an acclaimed Magnum photographer captures the essence of Belgium through his unique perspective. The work showcases the country's diverse landscapes, culture, and people, blending artistry with a deep sense of place. Each photograph tells a story, reflecting the photographer's personal connection to his homeland while highlighting its beauty and complexity. This visual journey invites readers to explore Belgium beyond the surface, revealing its rich heritage and vibrant life.
Wright Morris (1910-1998) wrote thirty-three books, including The Home Place, also available in a Bison Books edition, and Field of Vision, which won the National Book Award. Charles Baxter is a professor of English at the University of Michigan and the author of numerous works, including The Feast of Love.
In his universally-praised book, Harrison has delivered a masterpiece--a tender, profound, and magnificent novel about life, death, and the possibility of finding redemption in unlikely places.
Set against the backdrop of the post-Korean War era, the narrative follows two teenage girls, Hyun Jin and Sookie, who create a makeshift family alongside Lobetto, a resourceful boy navigating survival in a harsh reality. The story explores themes of abandonment, resilience, and the complexities of love, particularly between a mother and daughter. Through their struggles, the novel unveils the profound impact of war on the lives of the vulnerable, highlighting both the horrors and the deep connections that emerge in dire circumstances.
But when Rice finds the carcass of a bear killed on the grounds, the quiet solitude he's so desperately sought is suddenly at risk.More bears are killed on the preserve and Rice's obsession with catching the poachers escalates, leading to hostile altercations with the locals and attention from both the law and Rice's employers.
In 1941, Henry Miller, the author of Tropic of Cancer, was commissioned by a Los Angeles bookseller to write an erotic novel for a dollar a page. Under the Roofs of Paris (originally published as Opus Pistorum) is that book. Here one finds Miller’s characteristic candor, wit, self-mockery, and celebration of the good life. From Marcelle to Tania, to Alexandra, to Anna, and from the Left Bank to Pigalle, Miller sweeps us up in his odyssey in search of the perfect job, the perfect woman, and the perfect experience.
Quatrième de couverture : Je suis Zenzontli, Gardien de la Maison Obscure des Aztex. Durant des siècles, ces stupides Europiens ont kru en la destruction de nos bibliothèques sakrées, en la disparition totale de notre civilisation au profit de leurs anciennes diktatures théocratiques. Mais moi, je sais qu'en vérité nos dieux malfaisants ont eu raison des Espagnols, un peuple aujourd'hui asservi, et dans les abattoirs des usines Farmer John - où je trucide des porcs huit heures par nuit au dézingueur électrique - j'ai reçu mes ordres de l'Aîné du Clan en personne : « Zenzón, au nom de l'Imperium Socialiste Aztex, tu partiras demain avec ton unité Jaguar et reprendras Stalingrad. » Alors, dans l'avion qui survole le Caucase, assis à côté de Maxtla, Gardien de la Maison Brumeuse, je pense à ma femme que j'ai oublié d'embrasser. « Avec Atomik Aztex, Sesshu Foster est à l'histoire ce que Hunter Thompson fut au journalisme : un punk survitaminé qui se contrefout de la réalité, a fortiori historique, pour délivrer un message sans concession sur notre société consumériste, impérialiste et sanglante. » David Foster Wallace
New in the Photofile series, a mini-monograph on Belgian photographer Harry Gruyaert. Born in Antwerp in 1941, Harry Gruyaert was a pioneer of European colour photography in the 1970s and 1980s. In 1972, he created TV Shots, a series of images created by turning the dial on a television set at random and photographing the screen. Later he travelled the world, seeking out different kinds of light and exhibiting a particular fascination with borders, interfaces and incongruous juxtapositions. A member of Magnum Photos since 1982, he describes colour as ‘a means of sculpting what I see ... it’s the emotion of photography.’ Most recently he has begun to explore the experimental freedom offered by digital photography. Autonomous, non-narrative and often witty, Gruyaert’s images are complex encounters with colour and light. About the Author Brice Matthieussent is an award-winning translator of over 200 novels from English into French, including the writings of Jim Harrison, for which he was awarded the 2013 Prix Jules Janin from the Académie française. He currently teaches the history of contemporary art and aesthetics at the Ecole Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Marseille.