Michael Chabon Boeken

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In his first novel since The Mysteries of Pittsburgh , Chabon presents a hilarious and heartbreaking work—the story of the friendship between the "wonder boys"—Grady, an aging writer who has lost his way, and Crabtree, whose relentless debauchery is capsizing his career.

Sinopse Ao longo de sessenta anos, refugiados judeus e os seus descendentes prosperaram no Distrito Federal de Sitka, um refúgio temporário criado no rescaldo das revelações do Holocausto e do chocante colapso do recém-criado Estado de Israel. Orgulhosos, gratos e esperançosos de se tornarem americanos, os judeus do Distrito de Sitka criaram um pequeno mundo num pedaço no Alasca, uma cidade fronteiriça vibrante, corajosa e complexa, que pulsava ao ritmo do dialecto iídiche. Por sessenta anos foram deixados sós, negligenciados e esquecidos, mas agora, os ventos da história ameaçam devolver a região aos nativos locais. O detective de homicídios Meyer Landsman, da Polícia Distrital, já tem problemas suficientes para ainda se preocupar com a Reversão, a grande devolução do território. A sua vida é uma confusão, um naufrágio. O seu casamento e a sua carreira são um desastre. Para piorar, a nova supervisora de Landsman é o amor da sua vida, mas também o seu pior pesadelo. Até que no hotel decadente onde ele está hospedado alguém comete um homicídio mesmo debaixo do seu nariz. Por hábito, obrigação e um misterioso sentimento de que esse caso lhe oferece, de algum modo, a própria redenção, Landsman começa a investigar a morte do seu vizinho, um ex-prodígio do xadrez.

Terwijl de zomer van 2004 op zijn einde loopt, proberen zakenpartners en beste vrienden Archy Stallings en Nat Jaffe hun platenzaak van de ondergang te redden. Brokeland Records op Telegraph Avenue in Californië is het laatste bastion tegen alles wat naar vooruitgang riekt - er wordt alleen vinyl verkocht en espressomachines komen er niet in. De toonbank is een verzamelplaats en hangplek voor buurtbewoners. Ondertussen hebben hun echtgenotes Gwen Shanks en Aviva Jaffe-Roth het druk met hun vroedvrouwenpraktijk en vechten ze tegen de heersende vooroordelen; nee, ze beoefenen écht geen voodoo. Gwen verwacht haar eerste kindje en komt erachter dat haar man Archy er een affaire op nahoudt. Aviva en Nat proberen hun puberzoon Julius in het gareel te houden, maar moeten lijdzaam toezien dat hij de beste vriend wordt van Titus, een zonderlinge jongen. Dan opent een megastore zijn deuren en dreigt Brokeland Records van de kaart te worden geveegd. De onderlinge verhoudingen komen op scherp te staan en allemaal moeten ze kiezen: jeugddromen blijven najagen of volwassen worden.

Tijdens een warme zomer in Pittsburgh heeft een pas afgestudeerde jongen de grootste moeite om vriendschappen, liefdesrelatie en ouderlijke banden te ontwarren.

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.