Michael Jenner Volgorde van de boeken

The story unfolds with a comedic twist as two large items of underwear go missing in the unpredictable London weather, leading to an unexpected mix-up. The owners, a renowned Italian opera singer and a local woman from Walthamstow, find their lives intertwined in a humorous exploration of fate and coincidence. As their personal destinies become entangled, the narrative promises a blend of laughter and absurdity, highlighting the quirks of human nature and the unpredictability of life.

The journey through Corsica is both physical and mental, as Michael Jenner encounters a diverse array of characters, including the legendary Napoleon Bonaparte. A highlight of his travels is a memorable walk with Virginia Woolf to a lighthouse. Jenner delves into the essence of travel, reflecting on its motivations and the compulsion to document experiences. His exploration is enriched by the island's history and the unique perspectives of its notable figures.

A young travel photographer grapples with his identity while apprenticing under Conundrum, a cunning wordsmith and rogue magus. Their adventurous quest spans multiple countries, including Wales, London, and Japan, leading to a climactic revelation at the Algarve's cliffs. The journey intertwines unpredictable action, philosophical insights, and unconventional themes, as they search for the secrets of Conundrum's Book. The narrative promises a captivating blend of humor and metaphysical exploration, ensuring readers remain engaged until the final twist.

The narrative follows young Tom, who is left with his great-uncle in Oxford, only to go missing, prompting a quest led by Bodley, a toy bear. Alongside Bloomsbury, a bear from the British Museum, they search for a lost manuscript while navigating a blend of fantasy and reality. The story features Russell Rat, a streetwise hero, and explores themes of childhood, identity, and the interplay of generations. With humor and philosophy from talking animals, it offers an engaging experience for both young readers and adults alike.

Inheriting Farthing Abbey offers Gervase and Ophelia Lloyd-Beauchamp a chance to mend their troubled marriage, but the estate's financial burdens lead to an unexpected weekend with media guests. Tensions escalate with erotic encounters, drunken brawls, and a mysterious death, revealing underlying tragedies linked to a past crime. The narrative intertwines humor and drama, showcasing a sensitive young wife navigating her oppressive marriage amidst the chaotic backdrop of the abbey, all while secrets from history threaten to resurface.

A look at the intriguing world of international street signage: figures, colour-coded geometries, and terse verbal instructions. Michael Jenner flips, inverts and repeats details from street signage to create a bewildering world of conflicting information with a visual impact.

"Flip Designs" will change the way you see. Out of everyday images patterns evolve and strange things begin to happen. Outlines of butterflies emerge from leaves, hazy faces peer out from rusty watermarks, birds take flight from daubs of paint, luscious red lips are born from a hammer and a sickle. Materials transmute. Stone becomes parchment, sand assumes the texture of canvas, red tulips ignite like a bush fire, and spring flowers in a meadow stand out like bright embroidery on a medieval tapestry.

The close relationship between the British and German architectural scenes, developed over two centuries, is a showcase for the work of British architects working in Germany. This volume is published to coincide with the opening of the British Embassy in Berlin, designed by Michael Wilford.

An exploration of medieval England as experienced through the architecture of castles and abbeys