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Maps and legends
Michael Chabon
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Description for Maps and legends
Paperback. A collection of essays on books and why they matter by the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer of THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF KAVALIER & CLAY and WONDER BOYS. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 17. Weight in Grams: 194.
A collection of essays on books and why they matter by the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer of THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF KAVALIER & CLAY and WONDER BOYS.
MAPS AND LEGENDS is a love song in sixteen parts – a series of linked essays in praise of reading and writing, with subjects running from ghost stories to comic books, Sherlock Holmes to Cormac McCarthy. Throughout, Chabon energetically argues for a return to the thrilling, chilling origins of storytelling, rejecting the false walls around ‘serious’ literature in favour of a wide-ranging affection. His ... Read more
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Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
250
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780007289875
SKU
KEX0296031
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About Michael Chabon
Michael Chabon is the author of two collections of short stories, ‘A Model World’ and ‘Werewolves in their Youth’, the novels ‘The Mysteries of Pittsburgh’, ‘Wonder Boys’, ‘The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay’, ‘The Yiddish Policemen’s Union’ and ‘Telegraph Avenue’, and the non-fiction books ‘Maps and Legends and Manhood for Amateurs’. ‘Wonder Boys’ has been made into a film ... Read more
Reviews for Maps and legends
Praise for Michael Chabon: ‘Poignant, affecting, witty, wrenching, a terrific writer.' Washington Post ‘The natural exuberance and extravagance of Chabon’s writing is matched by dazzling wit.’ Sunday Telegraph ... Read more