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Matthew Gavin Frank

    Matthew Gavin Frank duikt in de diepten van menselijke obsessie en fascinatie, waarbij hij zijn blik vaak richt op het zonderlinge en buitengewone. Zijn schrijven wordt gekenmerkt door een rijke, lyrische stijl die lezers onderdompelt in werelden vol details en onverwachte verbanden. Frank onderzoekt de ingewikkelde relaties tussen de mensheid en de natuur, kunst en de omringende wereld, en onthult verborgen verhalen en diepere waarheden in zijn onderwerpen. Zowel zijn proza als zijn poëzie zijn met precisie en passie uitgewerkt, waardoor hij een onderscheidende stem is geworden in de hedendaagse literatuur.

    The Mad Feast: An Ecstatic Tour Through America's Food
    Flight of the Diamond Smugglers: A Tale of Pigeons, Obsession, and Greed Along Coastal South Africa
    Preparing the Ghost: An Essay Concerning the Giant Squid and Its First Photographer
    Flight of the Diamond Smugglers
    • 'Ghost towns, corporate cruelty, the centuries-old relationship betweenhumans and a species almost magical in its abilities ... fabulous.' - The New YorkTimes

      Flight of the Diamond Smugglers
    • The narrative follows American journalist Matthew Gavin Frank as he explores the once-restricted Diamond Coast of South Africa, now marked by abandoned diamond mines. His investigation uncovers a clandestine smuggling operation, highlighting the creative tactics employed, such as using carrier pigeons to transport diamonds. The book delves into the intersection of environmental exploitation and the global diamond trade, revealing the lengths to which individuals will go to navigate and profit from this illicit market.

      Flight of the Diamond Smugglers: A Tale of Pigeons, Obsession, and Greed Along Coastal South Africa
    • Exploring the intersection of food and culture, this book delves into a signature dish from each U.S. state, revealing surprising historical and personal connections. Through a vivid narrative, it examines themes such as politics, sexuality, and grief alongside culinary traditions, like the comforting whoopie pie of New England and the racially nuanced perloo of the South. This beautifully designed volume offers a unique perspective on America's diverse culinary landscape, creating a rich tapestry that reflects the complexities of the American spirit.

      The Mad Feast: An Ecstatic Tour Through America's Food