Jim Dodge was een Amerikaanse romanschrijver en dichter wiens werken thema's uit folklore en fantasie verweven, gesitueerd in een tijdloos heden. Zijn schrijfstijl wordt gekenmerkt door een unieke stem die lezers vervult met een gevoel van verwondering en contemplatie. Dodge onderzocht diepgaande vragen over het menselijk bestaan, waarbij hij vaak elementen van magisch realisme gebruikte om de relatie tussen de mensheid en de natuurlijke wereld te onderzoeken. Zijn literaire nalatenschap ligt in zijn vermogen om werelden te creëren die zowel vertrouwd als vreemd aanvoelen, en daarbij diepe waarheden over het leven te ontdekken.
Jim Dodge, renowned for his fiction, reveals his deep-rooted passion for poetry through a collection of limited-edition letterpress chapbooks and broadsides. After years of anonymous publishing and local readings in the Pacific Northwest, he has shared his work with a wider audience since 1987 by gifting winter solstice poems and stories to friends. This journey highlights his dedication to the craft and the intimate nature of his poetry.
Starting with his mother's roundhouse right to a nun's jaw, this is a modern odyssey of one man's quest for knowledge and understanding in a world where revenge, betrayal, revolution, mind-bending chemicals, magic and murder are the norm.
Set against the backdrop of the Beat Era transitioning into the Sixties, the narrative offers a compelling journey filled with cosmic surprises. It captures the essence of a transformative time in American culture, blending humor and existential musings reminiscent of early Vonnegut and the spirited energy of vintage Buddy Holly. This road novel promises to be an engaging exploration of a pivotal moment in history, making it a captivating read.
Life of Pi meets Aesop's Fables - a modern-day fable for adults
When Daniel Pearse's mother dies, he is brought under the guidance of the AMO: the Alliance of Magicians and Outlaws. It is an introduction to a world of revenge, revolution and mind-bending chemicals, where anarchists, alchemists and high-stake gamblers exist. It is also a place in which magic and murder are the norm.So Daniel begins a road-trip across America, an extraordinary quest for knowledge and understanding, for a six-pound spherical diamond and for an answer to the question of who killed his mother.Subtitled 'An Alchemical Pot-Boiler', Stone Junction is an unforgettable outlaw classic.
A whimsical story about Grandaddy Jake Santee, a 99-year-old gambler, his adopted grandson Tiny, and Fup, a boozy twenty-pound mallard. Their lives intertwine in humorous and transformative ways, bringing chaos and charm to the Santee household.
In the latter days, the world is portrayed as increasingly chaotic, dominated by godlessness and lawlessness. The Scriptures suggest that this period will be marked by moral decline and societal upheaval, challenging individuals to navigate a landscape where traditional values are under threat. This exploration of prophetic insights encourages readers to reflect on the implications of such a reality and the importance of faith amidst turmoil.
