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''Compelling, remorseless, brilliant'' John Gray What was it about him that had struck Maigret so forcefully? . . . Little John had cold eyes! . . . Four or five times in his life, he had met people with cold eyes, those eyes that can stare at you without establishing any human contact.Persuaded to sail to New York by a fearful young law student, Maigret finds himself drawn into the city''s underworld, and a wealthy businessman''s closely guarded past.''One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequalled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories'' Guardian

Objev podobné jako Maigret in New York - Georges Simenon

Audiokniha: Jeden z nejdramatičtějších případů komisaře Maigreta V garáži na opuštěné křižovatce padesát kilometrů za Paříží leží mrtvola, jenže podezřelý se ne a ne přiznat. Tenhle Švéd je vůbec podivín – svou sestru Elsu zamyká ve dne v noci v jejím pokoji a nepouští ji z domu… Maigret se tak ocitá v nečekaném pokušení, protože osamělá žena na něj působí záhadně a přitažlivě. Navíc je tu parta prohnaných podvodníků, tři staré vdovy se strašidelným příběhem i simulující pojišťovák. A všichni lžou. Podle novely byl roku 1992 natočen televizní film Maigret a noc na křižovatce, v roce 2017 se látka dočkala nového televizního zpracování s Rowanem Atkinsonem v hlavní roli. „Vlasákův hlas je libozvučný, jeho přednes přesný, pomalý, až líně se povalující jako Maigretův kouř z dýmky.“ - chrudimka.cz „Jan Vlasák dokázal obsáhnout všechny nálady. Do Maigreta se více vžívá, což je patrné nejen z jeho převleku na obalu audioknihy, ale i z jeho výkonu.“ - Tomáš Macháček, naposlech.cz Georges Simenon (1903 –1989) Napsal více než 200 románů a 150 povídek a díky postavě komisaře Maigreta se stal jedním z nejznámějších frankofonních spisovatelů. Psaním se živil už od šestnácti let, kdy pracoval jako novinář ve svém rodném městě v Belgii. První knihu, humoristický románek, napsal ve svých osmnácti letech, poté se odstěhoval do Paříže, kde mu pak deset let vycházely pod různými pseudonymy sešitové psychologické romány. První detektivku napsal pod svým skutečným jménem v roce 1930 – už v ní se objevuje postava rozšafného a zdvořilého, převážně nabručeného Pařížana, komisaře Maigreta. Poslední případ Maigret vyřešil v roce 1972. Simenonovy romány byly přeloženy do mnoha jazyků a desítky z nich byly zfilmovány. Jan Vlasák (*1943) Vystudoval brněnskou JAMU a následně se stal členem souboru divadla v Uherském Hradišti. Prošel mnoha scénami (Divadlo Petra Bezruče, Státní divadlo, Divadlo E. F. Buriana, Státní divadlo v Brně, Realistické divadlo, Rokoko i Národní divadlo), v současné době je členem souboru Městských divadel pražských. Účinkoval v řadě televizních inscenací a seriálů (Tři králové, PF 77, Hodina tance a lásky, Ordinace v růžové zahradě, Cesty domů, Cirkus Bukowsky, První republika, Svět pod hlavou), ale rovněž filmů (Výchova dívek v Čechách, Milenci a vrazi, Vratné lahve, Báthory), příležitostně spolupracuje se zahraničními produkcemi (snímky Duna, Hostel), po mnoho let exceluje v rozhlase a v dabingu. Kromě maigretovské řady účinkuje v audioknihách vydavatelství OneHotBook: Atlas mraků (2013), Mycelium I–IV (2014–2017), Muž jménem Ove (2014, Absolutní vítěz ceny Audiokniha roku 2014), Porodní bába (2016), Praha noir (2016), Knihy džunglí (2016), Soumrak dne (2017), Pohádky k neuvěření (2017) a Nekonečný příběh (2017).

Objev podobné jako Maigret: Noc na křižovatce - Georges Simenon - audiokniha

'The father of contemporary European detective fiction' Ann CleevesA series of mysterious phone calls lures Inspector Maigret into a network of dangerous criminals in this classic novel featuring Simenon's literary legendIt seems like a hoax when Inspector Maigret receives a series of strange phone calls from a terrified man claiming he is being followed - and that his life is at risk. But that night, the man is found dead in the Place de la Concorde. To catch the killer, Maigret must delve into his dead man's life - and into the murky Parisian underworld. Translated by David CowardOther titles in this collection include: Maigret's Holiday, Maigret Sets a Trap, Maigret Defends Himself, Maigret's Doubts, Maigret's Pickpocket, Maigret's Patience, The Saint-Fiacre Affair, Maigret and the Lazy Burglar, The Carter of 'La Providence', Maigret and the Old People, and Maigret in Vichy'Not just the world's bestselling detective series, but an imperishable literary legend' The Times

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'The father of contemporary European detective fiction' Ann CleevesIn a sweltering Paris summer Inspector Maigret works against the clock to catch a serial killer in this classic novel featuring Simenon's literary legendInspector Maigret is known for his infallible instinct, for getting at the truth no matter how complex the case, but when someone starts killing women on the streets of Montmartre, he finds himself confounded. In the sweltering Paris summer heat, with the city in a state of siege, Maigret hatches a plan to lure the murderer out. Translated by Siân ReynoldsOther titles in this collection include: Maigret's Holiday, Maigret Defends Himself, Maigret's Doubts, Maigret's Pickpocket, Maigret's Patience, The Saint-Fiacre Affair, Maigret and the Lazy Burglar, The Carter of 'La Providence', Maigret and the Old People, Maigret's Dead Man and Maigret in Vichy'Not just the world's bestselling detective series, but an imperishable literary legend' The Times

Objev podobné jako Maigret Sets a Trap - Georges Simenon

Audiokniha: Vypadalo to jako obyčejná vražda… To by se k ní ale nesměla připlést ta holka s čelem jako umíněná koza! V idylické čtvrti venkovského charakteru na předměstí Paříže je zavražděn postarší muž. Vyšetřování se ujímá Maigret, avšak jediným potenciálním svědkem je dívka jménem Felicie, jež pracovala jako služka oběti. Svérázná Normanďanka má hlavu poblázněnou brakovým čtivem a je odhodlaná neprozradit ani slovo z toho, co snad ví. Komisař je rozhodnutý dostat z děvčete výpověď, s prostořekou Felicií to ovšem nebude mít lehké. „Jan Vlasák je profesionál a dostane-li se mu správné příležitosti, umí textu dodat další rozměr; umí i v intimním prostředí nahrávacího studia vytvořit iluzi prostoru, času a postav.“ ‒ naposlech.cz Copyrights: Audiokniha (P) & © OneHotBook, 2016. Všechna práva vyhrazena. Georges Simenon (1903 –1989) Napsal více než 200 románů a 150 povídek a díky postavě komisaře Maigreta se stal jedním z nejznámějších frankofonních spisovatelů. Psaním se živil už od šestnácti let, kdy pracoval jako novinář ve svém rodném městě v Belgii. První knihu, humoristický románek, napsal ve svých osmnácti letech, poté se odstěhoval do Paříže, kde mu pak 10 let vycházely pod různými pseudonymy sešitové psychologické romány. První detektivku napsal pod svým skutečným jménem v roce 1930 – už v ní se objevuje postava rozšafného a zdvořilého, převážně nabručeného Pařížana, komisaře Maigreta. Poslední případ Maigret vyřešil v roce 1972. Simenonovy romány byly přeloženy do mnoha jazyků a desítky z nich byly zfilmovány. Jan Vlasák (* 1943) Vystudoval brněnskou JAMU a následně se stal členem souboru divadla v Uherském Hradišti. Prošel mnoha scénami (Divadlo Petra Bezruče, Státní divadlo, Divadlo E. F. Buriana, Státní divadlo v Brně, Realistické divadlo, Rokoko i Národní divadlo), v současné době je členem souboru Městských divadel pražských. Účinkoval v řadě televizních inscenací a seriálů (Tři králové, PF 77, Hodina tance a lásky, Ordinace v růžové zahradě, Cesty domů, Cukrárna, Cirkus Bukowsky, První republika, Svět pod hlavou) a rovněž filmů (Výchova dívek v Čechách, Milenci a vrazi, Vratné lahve, Báthory), příležitostně spolupracuje se zahraničními produkcemi (snímky Duna, Hostel), po mnoho let exceluje v rozhlase a v dabingu. Dále účinkuje v audioknihách vydavatelství OneHotBook: Atlas mraků (2013), Mycelium: Jantarové oči (2014), Muž jménem Ove (2014, Absolutní vítěz ceny Audiokniha roku 2014), Porodní bába (2016), Nekonečný příběh (2017), Knihy džunglí (2017).

Objev podobné jako Maigret - Je tu Felicie - Georges Simenon - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Maigret pátrá v ulicích a barech na Montmartru Bar Picratt nepatří v Paříži zrovna k těm luxusním. Přesto sem hosty láká, co jinde nenabízejí – vzrušující erotické číslo tanečnice Arletty. Když jednoho deštivého rána podnapilá Arletta na policii oznámí, že se chystá zločin, ocitne se rychle v kanceláři komisaře Maigreta. Tam ovšem překvapivě vše odvolá. Zanedlouho je však nalezena uškrcená a dojde i k vraždě, kterou chtěla ohlásit. Maigretovi je jasné, že obě smrti mají nějakou spojitost. A tou je minulost obětí. „Jan Vlasák dokázal obsáhnout všechny nálady. Do Maigreta se více vžívá, což je patrné nejen z jeho převleku na obalu audioknihy, ale i z jeho výkonu.“ – Tomáš Macháček, naposlech.cz Audiokniha (P) & © OneHotBook, 2018. Všechna práva vyhrazena. Georges Simenon (1903 –1989) Napsal více než 200 románů a 150 povídek a díky postavě komisaře Maigreta se stal jedním z nejznámějších frankofonních spisovatelů. Psaním se živil už od šestnácti let, kdy pracoval jako novinář ve svém rodném městě v Belgii. První knihu, humoristický románek, napsal ve svých osmnácti letech, poté se odstěhoval do Paříže, kde mu pak deset let vycházely pod různými pseudonymy sešitové psychologické romány. První detektivku napsal pod svým skutečným jménem v roce 1930 – už v ní se objevuje postava rozšafného a zdvořilého, převážně nabručeného Pařížana, komisaře Maigreta. Poslední případ Maigret vyřešil v roce 1972. Simenonovy romány byly přeloženy do mnoha jazyků a desítky z nich byly zfilmovány. Jan Vlasák (* 1943) Vystudoval brněnskou JAMU a následně se stal členem souboru divadla v Uherském Hradišti. Prošel mnoha scénami (Divadlo Petra Bezruče, Státní divadlo, Divadlo E. F. Buriana, Státní divadlo v Brně, Realistické divadlo, Rokoko i Národní divadlo), v současné době je členem souboru Městských divadel pražských. Účinkoval v řadě televizních inscenací a seriálů (Tři králové, PF 77, Hodina tance a lásky, Ordinace v růžové zahradě, Cesty domů, Cirkus Bukowsky, První republika, Svět pod hlavou), ale rovněž filmů (Výchova dívek v Čechách, Milenci a vrazi, Vratné lahve, Báthory), příležitostně spolupracuje se zahraničními produkcemi (snímky Duna, Hostel), po mnoho let exceluje v rozhlase a v dabingu. Kromě maigretovské řady účinkuje v audioknihách vydavatelství OneHotBook: Atlas mraků (2013), Mycelium I–IV (2014–2017), Muž jménem Ove (2014, Absolutní vítěz ceny Audiokniha roku 2014), Porodní bába (2016), Praha noir (2016), Knihy džunglí (2017), Soumrak dne (2017), Pohádky k neuvěření (2017) a Nekonečný příběh (2017).

Objev podobné jako Maigret v Picratt Baru - Georges Simenon - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Nový případ, který vůbec poprvé vychází jako audiokniha! Jednoho únorového dopoledne vyruší komisaře na stanici podivný telefonát. „Odpusťte, prosím… Mé jméno by vám nic neříkalo. Neznáte mě, ale znal jste mou ženu Ninu… Haló! Musím vám to všechno říct strašně rychle, protože on možná přijde…“ Vyděšený mladý muž přebíhá postupně po Paříži ze sklípku do bistra, odtud do restaurace a z hospody do kavárny, čímž se snaží setřást své pronásledovatele a z každého zařízení volá na policii z místního telefonního aparátu. Je si totiž jistý tím, že ho sleduje někdo, kdo ho má v úmyslu zabít. Jakkoli absurdně to zní, podivná naléhavost v hlase volajícího přiměje Maigreta vzít situaci vážně. Vydává se po stopách telefonátů a zapojído pátrání celé své oddělení, přesto však nedokáže vraždě zabránit. Brzy zjistí, že tato smrt souvisí s jinými násilnými činy ve městě, kterých se dopouští organizovaná skupina. Mohlo by jít o imigranty? Možná jsou dokonce z Československa... Georges Simenon (1903–1989) Napsal více než 200 románů a 150 povídek a díky postavě komisaře Maigreta se stal jedním z nejznámějších frankofonních spisovatelů. Psaním se živil už od šestnácti let, kdy pracoval jako novinář ve svém rodném městě v Belgii. První knihu, humoristický románek, napsal ve svých osmnácti letech, poté se odstěhoval do Paříže, kde mu pak 10 let vycházely pod různými pseudonymy sešitové psychologické romány. První detektivku napsal pod svým skutečným jménem v roce 1930 – už v ní se objevuje postava rozšafného a zdvořilého, převážně nabručeného Pařížana, komisaře Maigreta. Poslední případ Maigret vyřešil v roce 1972. Simenonovy romány byly přeloženy do mnoha jazyků a desítky z nich byly zfilmovány. Jan Vlasák (* 1943) Narodil se v Čáslavi, vystudoval brněnskou JAMU a následně se stal členem souboru divadla v Uherském Hradišti. Prošel mnoha scénami (Divadlo Petra Bezruče, Státní divadlo, Divadlo E. F. Buriana, Státní divadlo v Brně, Realistické divadlo, Rokoko i Národní divadlo), v současné době je členem souboru Městských divadel pražských. Účinkoval v řadě televizních inscenací a seriálů (Tři králové, PF 77, Hodina tance a lásky, Ordinace v růžové zahradě, Cesty domů, Cukrárna, Cirkus Bukowski, První republika) a filmů (Výchova dívek v Čechách, Milenci a vrazi, Vratné lahve, Bathory).

Objev podobné jako Maigret a jeho mrtvý - Georges Simenon - audiokniha

''Compelling, remorseless, brilliant'' John Gray When a tramp is recovered from the Seine, after being badly beaten, Maigret must delve into the man''s personal circumstances to figure out just who wanted to kill him.This novel has been published in previous translations as Maigret and the Dosser and Maigret and the Bum. ''One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequalled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories'' Guardian ''A supreme writer . . . unforgettable vividness'' Independent

Objev podobné jako Maigret and the Tramp - Georges Simenon

THE LAST MAIGRET''The father of contemporary European detective fiction'' Ann CleevesHe needed to get out of his office, soak up the atmosphere and discover different worlds with each new investigation. He needed the cafés and bars where he so often ended up waiting, at the counter, drinking a beer or a calvados depending on the circumstances.He needed to do battle patiently in his office with a suspect who refused to talk and sometimes, after hours and hours, he''d obtain a dramatic confession.In Simenon''s final novel featuring Inspector Maigret, the famous detective reaches a pivotal moment in his career, contemplating his past and future as he delves into the Paris underworld one last time, to investigate the case of a missing lawyer.''One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century'' Guardian

Objev podobné jako Maigret and Monsieur Charles - Georges Simenon

Audiokniha: Do tohoto případu se Maigret vykázaný na francouzský venkov zakousl téměř s rozkoší… Zpráva o mrtvole spatřené v domě bývalého soudce je pro slavného detektiva, který byl ke svému nezměrnému zklamání jmenován vrchním komisařem v provinčním městečku Luçon, darem z nebes. Okamžitě se proto vypraví do pobřežní vísky Aiguil, obývané převážně rybáři a pěstiteli slávek, aby v překvapivě honosném prostředí vily rodiny Forlacroixových zahájil vyšetřování mající za cíl odhalit totožnost vraha i jeho oběti. Podaří se mu proniknout do uzavřené komunity, odhalit její dávno pohřbená tajemství a rozkrýt podivné vztahy mezi starým soudcem, jeho horkokrevným synem Albertem a nymfomanií trpící dcerou Lízou? V mistrně vystavěném příběhu s patřičně tísnivou atmosférou dostane komisař Maigret znovu příležitost prokázat svou znalost nejtemnějších zákoutí lidské mysli a schopnost nahlédnout hluboko pod povrch událostí. „Příběh z raného, životně důležitého tvůrčího období Georgese Simenona.“ – The New York Times „Spisovatel, kterému vyhovuje realita stejně jako fikce, vášeň stejně jako rozum.“ – John Le Carré „Jeden z největších spisovatelů dvacátého století... Simenon byl bezkonkurenční v tom, jak nás přiměl nahlédnout do sebe, ačkoli tuto schopnost maskovala jeho brilantnost, s jakou nás obsesivně pohlcoval svými příběhy.“ – The Guardian Vtom uviděli, jak se dveře soudcova domu otevřely. Na prahu se objevil malý neklidný muž, rozhlédl se na obě strany a vrátil se do chodby.Chvíli nato se stalo něco neuvěřitelného. Muž tu byl znovu, ohnutý, obtěžkaný dlouhým břemenem, které táhl bahnem.Musela to být tíha. Po čtyřech metrech se zastavil, aby nabral dech. Dveře domu zůstaly otevřené. K moři to bylo ještě dvacet třicet metrů.„Uf…“Dalo se tušit, že heká a napíná všechny svaly. Nepřestávalo pršet. Celníkova ruka se křečovitě chvěla na Maigretově tlustém rukávu.„Vidíte…!“Ach ano, odehrálo se to tak, jak řekla stařena, jak předpověděl celník ve výslužbě. Ten drobný muž byl bez pochyby soudce Forlacroix. A to, co vláčel bahnem, bylo určitě nehybné lidské tělo!– ukázka z knihy

Objev podobné jako Maigret a soudcův dům - Georges Simenon - audiokniha

''Compelling, remorseless, brilliant'' John Gray Maigret plunges into the murky Parisian underworld in book twenty-nine of the new Penguin Maigret series.''That shoeless foot looked incongruous lying on the pavement next to another foot encased in a shoe made of black kid leather. It was naked, private . . . It was Maigret who retrieved the other shoe which lay by the kerb six or seven metres away''A series of strange phone calls leads Inspector Maigret through the Paris streets towards a man out of his depth amid a network of merciless criminals.This novel has been published in a previous translation as Maigret''s Special Murder.''His artistry is supreme'' John Banville''A supreme writer . . . unforgettable vividness'' Independent

Objev podobné jako Maigret's Dead Man - Georges Simenon

Audiokniha: Vědma si smrt nevyvěštila. I podezřelí jsou na zabití, ale kampak s tím na Maigreta! Policie nezabránila ohlášené vraždě věštkyně, před níž ji varoval vzkaz s podpisem „Picpus“. Kdo by taky ohlídal 482 jasnovidek na území Paříže! Ani ubohá slečna Jeanna svůj osud z koule nevyčetla, a tak horkého srpnového podvečera podlehla bodným ranám. Přitom jen pár metrů od mrtvoly – v zamčené kuchyni jejího bytu – dál sedí zmatený stařík. Vysloužilý lékař Le Cloaguen, očividně už senilní, není Maigretovi schopen vysvětlit, co na místě činu pohledává. A nadělení je i podezřelý číslo dvě: zakřiknutý karbaník a defraudant Mascouvin, jenž se při zatýkání pokusil utopit v Seině. Kdo z těch podivínů vraždil a proč? Kapitální motanice, ovšem s podporou dýmky a piva komisař indicie seřadí a přijde věci na kloub. A nemusí ani příliš hloubat nad otázkou: Kdo je Picpus? Jedna z nejžádanějších maigretovek vyšla časopisecky na přelomu let 1941/42 a poprvé byla zfilmována ještě rok před knižním vydáním (1944). V její páté adaptaci (2003) exceluje Bruno Cremer. „Případ ve věru svižném tempu. Víme, jak Maigret na vedro hudrá, zato Simenona jako by ponouklo přímo k reportážnímu trysku.“ – Le Soir „Znamenitá detektivní jednohubka. A trefné zamyšlení nad nevábnými manýrami francouzských měšťáků.“ – L’Humanité „Klasickou záhadu ve střihu jako od Agathy si užije každý milovník žánru. A po vraždě už nebude žádné střílení ani podobné ptákoviny…“ – csfd.cz (k filmové adaptaci) „Jeden z mých nejoblíbenějších případů elegána s lulkou. Řešení není zjevné až do poslední kapitoly – a tam i na Maigreta vybafnou mezery v právu. Bezvadné počtení.“ – trussel.com

Objev podobné jako Maigret - S úctou Picpus - Georges Simenon - audiokniha

''The father of contemporary European detective fiction'' Ann Cleeves''People who''ve been here a long time have been talking about him. This morning, when I was having my coffee and croissants, it was all they were talking about. The old folks, even the middle-aged people, remember him and can''t understand how he could have become a tramp. Apparently he was a good-looking man, tall and strong, who had a good profession and made a very decent living. And yet he vanished overnight without saying a word to anyone.'' The death of a homeless man in a condemned building in Les Halles leads Maigret on the trail of the vagrant''s mysterious past, and an event that happened years ago in the close-knit community of Montmartre.''His artistry is supreme'' John Banville''One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century'' Guardian

Objev podobné jako Maigret and the Loner - Georges Simenon

''Compelling, remorseless, brilliant'' John Gray ''What he thought he had discovered, in place of the joyful candour that she usually displayed, was an irony which was neither less cheerful nor less childish, but which troubled him ... He wondered now if his exultation wasn''t down to the fact that she was playing a part, not just to deceive him, not just to hide something from him, but for the pleasure of acting a part''When one of his best inspectors is shot, Maigret decides to book himself into Mademoiselle Clément''s well-kept Paris boarding house nearby in order to find the culprit. ''One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century'' Guardian ''A supreme writer . . . unforgettable vividness'' Independent

Objev podobné jako Maigret Takes a Room - Georges Simenon

''Quite simply a masterpiece'' John Banville''I''ve just found a stranger in my house. In a bed on the second floor. He was dying when I got there. You''re going to have to deal with it''Hector Loursat has been a drunken recluse since his wife left him eighteen years ago. Shut away in his dilapidated mansion in the small town of Moulins, he barely speaks to his daughter. But when the sound of a gunshot penetrates the padded walls of his study one night, and he discovers a body, Loursat is forced to act. No longer able to ignore the world, he determines to get to the truth of what happened, and save an innocent life.

Objev podobné jako The Strangers in the House - Georges Simenon

An absorbing group biography revealing how exiles from war-torn France brought Surrealism to America, helping to shift the centre of the art world from Paris to New York and spark the movement that became Abstract Expressionism. In 1957 the American artist Robert Motherwell made an unexpected claim: ‘I have only known two painting milieus well … the Parisian Surrealists, with whom I began painting seriously in New York in 1940, and the native movement that has come to be known as “abstract expressionism”, but which genetically would have been more properly called “abstract surrealism”.’ Motherwell’s bold assertion, that Abstract Expressionism was neither new nor local, but born of a brief liaison between America and France, verged on the controversial. Surrealists in New York tells the story of this ‘liaison’ and the European exiles who bought Surrealism with them – an artistic exchange between the Old World and the New – centring on taciturn printmaker Stanley William Hayter and the legendary Atelier 17 print studio he founded. Here artists’ experiments literally pushed the boundaries of modern art. It was in Hayter’s studio that Jackson Pollock found the balance of freedom and control that would culminate in his distinctive drip paintings. The impact of Max Ernst, André Masson, Louise Bourgeois and other noted émigrés on the work of Motherwell, Pollock, Mark Rothko and the American avant-garde has for too long been quietly written out of art history. Drawing on first-hand documents, interviews and archive materials, Charles Darwent brings to life the events and personalities from this crucial encounter. In so doing, he reveals a fascinating new perspective on the history of the art of the twentieth century.

Objev podobné jako Surrealists in New York - Charles Darwent

An unforgettable story of friendship, love and taking chances and learning to believe in your own worth from bestselling author Zoë FolbiggPerfect for fans of Mike Gayle and JoJo Moyes. Thirty-two-year-old Charlie Brown has a plane to catch. As Christmas approaches, she is New York bound, to be reunited with boyfriend Harry after work has kept them apart. But once she lands, Harry is nowhere to be found…There’s no hand-drawn sign with her name being brandished at the gate. No answer from Harry's phone. And all at once, Charlie’s worst fears come true. What has happened to Harry? And what should Charlie do now that she’s an ocean away from home?As Charlie slowly comes to terms with her predicament, she makes a decision. She’s not leaving New York without finding out the truth, and with a little help from her handsome new friend Pete, there might still be a path to happily-ever-after…Previously published as Fairytale of New YorkPraise for Zoë Folbigg:'Deftly written, seamlessly portrayed and achingly romantic.' Caroline Khoury on Five Days'This beautifully-written book and its gorgeous main characters will stay with you long after you've read the final page - ??????????.' Lorraine Brown on Five Days'A wonderful read that’s got everything – romance, suspense, a New York Christmas setting and an unputdownable plot.' Samantha Tonge on A Fairytale of New York'The Three Loves of Sebastian Cooper is a cleverly constructed, brilliantly insightful book with a glorious cast of characters. You’ll be racing through the final chapters!' Paige Toon'Folbigg's beautiful tale of love and loss owned my heart from page one.' Jacquelyn Middleton'The Night We Met will warm and break your heart in equal measure, and make you laugh out loud and sob quietly. A lovely gem.' HeatPlease note: This book was originally published as Fairytale of New York.

Objev podobné jako Christmas in New York - Zoe Folbigg

''A tender, heart-felt read, with the perfect blend of ingredients: New York, food, family and romance!'' Sophie Cousens-----Where better to start again than New York?Iris arrives in the city of dreams, intent on restarting her culinary career, and leaving her recent heartache behind.Wandering the streets at a famous food festival, Iris feels like she''s living in a movie. Then she stumbles upon a gelateria that looks strangely familiar. Inside, she meets Gio: a perfect leading man with an irresistible smile - and a crisis of his own.As fate would have it, Iris is the one person with the answer to his problem. She just can''t tell him that . . .So, can Iris finally let go of the past - and let herself fall in love?A sumptuously cosy seasonal love story set in sparkling New York, from the queen of the ''what if?'' romance Josie Silver.-----''Joyous, uplifting and heart-racingly romantic. I devoured it. You''ll find me in Little Italy licking gelato off a hot Italian stallion''s chest'' Cathy Bramley''A unique and gorgeously written love story bursting with characters you''ll want to protect'' Lizzie Damilola Blackburn''Deliciously romantic - I loved everything about it'' Libby Page''A magical love story that had me hooked from the first page'' Cressida McLaughlin

Objev podobné jako A Winter in New York - Josie Silverová

In a crazy Manhattan blackout, two lonely strangers connect – but can a passion forged in darkness, survive the cold light of day?Steph, an advice columnist, is stuck in a stagnant life, while lonely architect Harry dreams of rediscovering his passion. Despite a chance encounter in New York sparking a magical connection between them, fear and past wounds keep them apart. But when Steph’ s daughter, Lola, enters the picture, their paths intertwine in unexpected ways. As Steph fights to save her community’ s beloved park and confronts her past, she must choose between safety and taking a leap of faith.That Night in New York is a heart-warming tale of love, family, and the courage to embrace new beginnings.Key Themes: Slow build romance, friends to enemies to lovers, he falls for her first, forbidden love.

Objev podobné jako That Night in New York - Laura Wilkinson

''There has been no more terribly acute critic of America than this steel-conscious and death-conscious Spaniard, with his curious passion for the modernities of nickel and tinfoil and nitre . . .'' So wrote Conrad Aiken of Lorca''s violent response to the New York he encountered as a student at Columbia University in 1929 and 1930. Born and brought up in Andalusia, Lorca''s reaction to the brutality and loneliness of the vast city was one of amazement and indignation. His poetry moved away from the lyricism of the early Romanceros and became a vehicle for experimental techniques through which he expressed tortured feelings of alienation and dislocation. Based on a new edition of the original text, Greg Simon''s and Steven White''s new translation brings to life Lorca''s arresting imagery. Christopher Maurer, a leading authority on Lorca''s work, provides an enlightening introduction placing Poet in New York in context, and there are translations of Lorca''s letters as well as a lecture he gave about the work. Illustrated with archive photographs, this comprehensive volume will make Lorca''s masterpiece available to a whole new generation of readers.

Objev podobné jako Poet in New York - Federico García Lorca

Beauty Discovery Box Exclusive Notino Play in New York, Dámské sady pro ženy, Luxusní vůně bude vždy tou pravou volbou, pokud chcete opravdu potěšit. Dámský parfémový set Beauty Discovery Box Exclusive Notino Play in New York v krásném balení radost obdarované ještě znásobí. Vsaďte na kouzlo dokonale sladěné sady, do které se zamiluje na první pohled každá žena. Vlastnosti: v praktické kazetě, která má další využití obsahuje miniaturky vůní miniatura vůně je ideální do kabelky Sada obsahuje: Ferragamo Signorina Libera parfémovaná voda 5 ml Moschino Toy 2 Pearl parfémovaná voda 5 ml Kate Spade New York parfémovaná voda 4,5 ml

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LP vinyl - Bootleg Series Vol. 16: Springtime in New York 1980-1985 je kompilační album amerického zpěváka a skladatele Boba Dylana. Bootleg Series Vol. 16: Springtime in New York 1980-1985 je kompilační album amerického zpěváka a skladatele Boba Dylana. Rok vydání : 2021 Seznam stop LP 1 Jokerman - Infidels alternate take / Need a Woman - Rehearsal / Fur Slippers - Shot of Love outtake / Someone #039;s Got a Hold of My Heart - Infidels outtake / Don #039;t Fall Apart on Me Tonight Infidels alternate take / Blind Willie McTell - Infidels outtake LP 2 Too Late - Infidels outtake / Sweetheart Like You - Infidels alternate take / Seeing the Real You at Last - Empire Burlesque alternate take / New Danville Girl - Empire Burlesque outtake / Dark Eyes - Empire Burlesque alternate take

Objev podobné jako Dylan Bob: Springtime In New York : Bootleg Series 16 (2x LP) - LP (0194398657912)

Hudební CD - Bootleg Series Vol. 16: Springtime in New York 1980-1985 je kompilační album amerického zpěváka a skladatele Boba Dylana. Bootleg Series Vol. 16: Springtime in New York 1980-1985 je kompilační album amerického zpěváka a skladatele Boba Dylana. Rok vydání : 2021 Seznam stop CD 1 Angelina - Shot of Love outtake / Need a Woman - Rehearsal / Let #039;s Keep It Between Us - Rehearsal / Price of Love - Shot of Love outtake / Don #039;t Ever Take Yourself Away - Shot of Love outtake / Fur Slippers - Shot of Love outtake / Yes Sir, No Sir - Shot of Love outtake / Jokerman - Infidels alternate take / Lord Protect My Child - Infidels outtake / Blind Willie McTell - Infidels outtake / Don #039;t Fall Apart on Me Tonight - Infidels alternate take / Neighborhood Bully - Infidels alternate take / Too Late - Infidels outtake CD 2 Foot of Pride - Infidels outtake / Sweetheart Like You - Infidels alternate take / Someone #039;s Got a Hold of My Heart - Infidels...

Objev podobné jako Dylan Bob: Springtime In New York : Bootleg Series 16 (5x CD) (Deluxe) - CD (0194398658025)

LP vinyl - Tento 12palcový 180 gramový vinyl obsahuje nejlepší písně od Donny Summer během koncertu Live in New York v roce 1999. Tento 12palcový 180 gramový vinyl obsahuje nejlepší písně od Donny Summer během koncertu Live in New York v roce 1999. Rok vydání : 2018 Seznam stop LP This Time I Know It #039;s For Real / On The Radio / No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) / I Feel Love / MacArthur Park / She Works Hard For The Money / Medley: Bad Girls | Hot Stuff / Dimm All the Lights / My Life / Last Dance

Objev podobné jako Summer Donna: Best of Live In New York 1999 - LP (CL75136)

Claris, the chicest mouse in Paris, is setting off on an exciting adventure, with this look and find activity book that takes the reader through the famous landmarks of New York! Can you find Claris and her friends in fabulous New York places such as Central Park, Fifth Avenue and the Met? Look inside to find out! The second look-and-find Claris adventure from beloved children’s author Megan Hess. The best-selling Claris series follows an adorable mouse who moves to Paris to follow her fashion dreams, for fans of Eloise and Olivia. Destined to delight fashion-obsessed readers of all ages! A quarter of a million Claris books in print!Â

Objev podobné jako Where is Claris in New York! - Megan Hess

The fourth and final adventure in the brilliant Taylor & Rose series by bestselling author, Katherine Woodfine. For fans of The Sinclair Mysteries and Murder Most Unladylike seriesTop secret agents, Sophie Taylor and Lil Rose have set sail to New York City on an elegant ocean liner, ready to face their enemies and settle old scores. These two brave friends will need all of their detective skills, courage and derring-do as they race against time to rescue a beloved friend …

Objev podobné jako Nightfall in New York - Katherine Woodfine

''Elegant and absorbing.'' Guardian‘A book to be savoured.'' Observer‘Intimate, funny . . . Masterfully done.’ Daily Mail‘Sophisticated and engrossing.'' Literary ReviewPaul is a mid-ranking tennis professional on the ATP tour. His girlfriend Dana is an ex-model and photographer, and together with their two-year-old son they form a tableau of the contented upper-middle-class New York family. But Paul’s parents and siblings have come to stay in the build-up to the US Open, and with summer storms brewing, several generations of domestic tension are brought to boiling point . . .

Objev podobné jako A Weekend in New York - Markovits Benjamin

Audioknihu Maigret váhá napsal autor: Georges Simenon, čte: Jan Vlasák. Celková stopáž: 4 hodiny, 29 minut. Ne, nemyslím si, že jde o šílence,“ opakoval Maigret.V dopise doručeném na nábřeží Zlatníků se píše, že v nejbližší době zřejmě dojde k vraždě. Jeho pisatel sice nesdělí žádné další podrobnosti ani o sobě, ani o případné oběti, přesto v něm však úmyslně jistou stopu zanechá. Pátrání dovede komisaře Maigreta do přepychového bytu v luxusní čtvrti, ve kterém je nynějším pánem advokát Parendon. Ne každému z jeho domácnosti jsou ale Maigretovy návštěvy po chuti a ne všichni s ním, zdá se, hovoří na rovinu. Podaří se nakonec komisaři zabránit předem avizovanému mordu? Anebo to celé byl jen nějaký žert?

Objev podobné jako Maigret váhá (MP3-CD) - audiokniha

For the past ten years, London-based Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd. has been publishing a series titled Director's Choice presenting the world's major museums and galleries through the eyes of their respective directors. One of the 2019 additions to this edition is a selection by Roman Musil, Director of the Gallery of West Bohemia in Pilsen, which introduces - in Czech and English versions - thirty-seven landmark works from the institution's extensive art collections. The book comprises works of art from the mid-fourteenth century to the end of the twentieth century. The Gallery of West Bohemia has thus joined an exclusive club of world institutions such as the Albertina in Vienna, the National Gallery in London, the Alte and Neue Pinakothek in Munich, the Frick Collection in New York, or the Staatliche Museen in Berlin. In the same year as the publication of the Gallery of West Bohemia in Pilsen, similar books were published for the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, and the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain. The museums and galleries represented are spread over 22 countries on 3 continents. Until recently, the Gallery of West Bohemia had been one of the only two Czech institution and the first Czech gallery to be included in this prestigious edition, when the first was the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague (2017).

Objev podobné jako Director‘s choice The Gallery of West Bohemia in Pilsen

Iphigenia in Splott is a one-woman play, first seen in 2015, loosely adapted from the ancient Greek tragedy by Euripides'' Iphigenia in Aulis. The title character, Iphigenia (or "Effie"), finds escape from the harsh reality of her life in drink, drugs and one-night stands. The ancient Greek play is re-told against the backdrop of a crumbling welfare state and reveals the impact of austerity and social injustice on those who have little to lose.The play has enjoyed international acclaim, having been performed in Cardiff (Sherman Cymru ), London (Lyric Hammersmith & National Theatre), Berlin (Schaubühne) and in New York (59E59 Theatres). In the UK, it won Best New Play at the UK Theatre Awards, 2015. This Student Edition of Gary Owen''s critically celebrated play includes a commentary by Lucy Jackson, which considers:* The rules of Greek drama and how they inform this play;* Its basis in the Greek myth of Iphigenia and the Euripidean play Iphigenia at Aulis;* The context that unites a 21st-century audience with an audience in ancient Greece;* Modern and ancient notions of tragedy;* Owen''s use of poetic verse compared with that used in ancient drama;* Various modern interpretations of the Iphigenia myth in theatre and literature; * Owen''s representation of marginalised voices in the play and his portrait of working-class lives;* The notion of female sacrifice * Key productions of the play to date and notable staging choicesNotes to the play are included at the back of the edition to help students de-code some of the play''s references.

Objev podobné jako Iphigenia in Splott - Gary Owen

An autobiography of one of the towering figures of contemporary American music and a powerful meditation on history, race, capitalism, and art.Henry Threadgill has had a singular life in music. At 79, the saxophonist, flautist, and celebrated composer is one of three jazz artists (along with Ornette Coleman and Wynton Marsalis) to have won a Pulitzer Prize. In Easily Slip into Another World, Threadgill recalls his childhood and upbringing in Chicago, his family life and education, and his brilliant career in music.Here are riveting recollections of the music scene in Chicago in the early 1960s, when Threadgill developed his craft among friends and schoolmates who would go on to form the core of the highly influential Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM); the year and a half he spent touring with an evangelical preacher in the mid-1960s; his military service in Vietnam—a riveting tale in itself, but also representative of an under-recognized aspect of jazz history, given the number of musicians in Threadgill’s generation who served in the armed forces.We appreciate his genius as he travels to the Netherlands, Venezuela, Trinidad, Sicily, and Goa enriching his art; immerses himself in the volatile downtown scene in New York City in the 1970s and 1980s; collaborates with choreographers, writers, and theater directors as well as an astonishing range of musicians, from AACM stalwarts (Muhal Richard Abrams, Roscoe Mitchell, Wadada Leo Smith, and Leroy Jenkins), to Chicago bluesmen, downtown luminaries, and world music innovators; shares his impressions of the recording industry his perspectives on music education and the history of Black music in the United States; and, of course, accounts for his work with the various ensembles he has directed over the past five decades.

Objev podobné jako Easily Slip into Another World - Henry Threadgill

The "brilliant, funny, meaningful novel" (The New Yorker) that established J. D. Salinger as a leading voice in American literature--and that has instilled in millions of readers around the world a lifelong love of books."If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you''ll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don''t feel like going into it, if you want to know the truth."The hero-narrator of The Catcher in the Rye is an ancient child of sixteen, a native New Yorker named Holden Caufield. Through circumstances that tend to preclude adult, secondhand description, he leaves his prep school in Pennsylvania and goes underground in New York City for three days.

Objev podobné jako The Catcher in the Rye - David Jerome Salinger

A whimsical and healing novel about a trans man in New York who - almost 30, laid off, broke - moves back to his small Illinois hometown, walks into the bookstore he worked at in high school... and slips through time to come face to face with his pre-transition, teenage self.If you had one chance to talk to your younger self… would you? What would you say?When Darby left Oak Falls for university in New York City, all he wanted was to get as far away as possible, find a community where he could start afresh -- and finally forget about his childhood best friend Michael, and just how painfully their friendship ended.Now, about to turn 30, Darby suddenly finds himself unemployed. With no better alternative, and questioning where he really belongs, he moves back to his hometown. But the changes in Oak Falls make him feel off balance. And Michael’s still there, their relationship still distant and strained.One thing is familiar: In Between Books, Darby’s refuge growing up and high school job. When he walks inside, Darby feels an eerie sense of déjà vu – everything is exactly the same. Even the newspapers are dated 2009. And behind the till is a teen who looks a lot like Darby did at sixteen... a teen who just might give him the opportunity to change his own present for the better – if he can figure out how before his connection to the past vanishes forever.

Objev podobné jako The In-Between Bookstore - Edward Underhill

Mesoamerica experienced a significant flourishing in the years beginning with Early Classic period, through to the Maya civilisation and culminating in the eventual fall of the Aztec civilisation in the 16th Century CE. Through these treasures of fine art and architecture we can uncover the mysteries of the myths, gods and religions of the time and appreciate the true cultural legacy left behind. Did you know that flat top pyramids such as the Temple of the Feathered Serpent in Teotihuacan are characteristic of ancient Aztec and Mayan architecture? They were not only religious structures but served as sites of internment for leading rulers of the time. Aspects of the Mesoamerican cultural heritage still survived among the ensuing Spanish colonial rule and continues to be observed today among the indigenous peoples who inhabit the area of Mesoamerica. Explore the closer details of familiar sites such as the archaeological site of Chichén Itzá, and discover hidden treasures at the Mayan zone of Edzna. Many artefacts from this period are now displayed for the public to enjoy in museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Treasures of the Aztecs, Inca & Other Mesoamericans tells the tale of some familiar places and artefacts – alongside many which are less familiar, but just as spectacular – framed by a knowledgeable, detailed account of the rise and fall of Mesoamerica. Over 150 colour photographs complete this fascinating exploration of Ancient Aztec, Inca and Mayan cultures and their lasting contributions to world history, art and architecture.

Objev podobné jako Treasures of the Aztecs, Inca & Other Mesoamericans - Andrew Whitfield, Richard McColl

John James Conway, an orphan, boarded the R. M. S. Cedric in Queenstown, Ireland in 1907. Turning his back on the land of his birth, John travelled alone in steerage. He prayed that if he could be strong enough to survive the journey’s wretched conditions, he would be rewarded with the promise of a better life in New York City.Seven decades later, Kat Conway, his granddaughter, prays for courage to stand on her own as she boards the QE2. Also alone, she’s in a private room with bath and a porthole. Traveling in the opposite direction, her destination is Southampton, England. Along the way, she is wined, dined, waited on, catered to, entertained and even wooed.In between these two disparate Atlantic crossings, you will be captivated by three generations of Conways. As the author captures the changing times and the changing roles of women, you will be moved. You will cheer for this family, share their pain as they conquer fear, suffer losses and endure both personal and global hardships. But you will also share their bliss and celebrate every success, as you wonder what the next page will bring. This book is a celebration of family.

Objev podobné jako Not In Steerage - Peggy Moran Gunderman

"Prepare to gasp out loud, cringe, cackle, and cry... Hilarious hijinks aside, at its heart, this is a book that isn''t afraid to dive deep into heart wrenching isolation and the anxiety that comes with trying to figure out how to get your shit together." Jesse SutantoDavid''s writing career? Dying. And his hot new date? Dead in his bed.A few years ago, David Alvarez had it all: a six-figure book deal, a loving boyfriend, and an exciting writing career. His debut novel was a resounding success, which made the publication of his second book-a total flop-all the more devastating. Now, David is single, lonely, and desperately trying to come up with the next great idea for his third manuscript, which will hopefully be the one to save him from ruin.In an attempt to find inspiration, David hits the dating apps. And his luck seems to have turned when he meets a devastatingly handsome, confident, and wealthy man who takes him out on the town for the best night of his life. There''s only one problem. The morning after a phenomenal date, David wakes to find his prince charming dead in his bed. Terrified and confused, David calls the only person he can trust in a moment of crisis: his literary agent, Stacey. What ensues is a madcap adventure through the city with his dead date as David and Stacey try to find what secrets prince charming has been hiding, and just how much hot water David is in. One silver lining? His next book idea seems pretty set...Read what everyone has been saying about I Might Be in Trouble:"Funny, relatable, and utterly bonkers, I Might Be in Trouble is an anxiety-ridden thrill ride that I couldn''t put down. David Alvarez is one of those heartbreakingly vulnerable characters that you want to shake one moment, and wrap in a blanket to keep safe from harm the next. Come for the deadly hijinks, stay for the ''if I don''t laugh, I''ll cry'' look at what it''s like to work in publishing." Mia P. Manansala"A genre-busting rollercoaster ride. . . Darkly comic and painfully relatable, the novel also offers thoughtful reflections on the emotional cost of sudden success, and the anxiety of losing sight of who you once were outside of your accomplishments." Caitlin Barasch"I Might Be Trouble is as much a page-turning thriller as it is a comedic, big-hearted exploration of love, loneliness, and the way writing can save us. Daniel Aleman''s meta winks at gay life in New York City are fresh and poignant, but the novel''s outlandishly delicious plot kept me pinned to every page. I could not put this book down." John Glynn

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A first-ever look at a network of Black visual artists in New York CityÂ’s Manhattan and downtown art worlds in the 1960s and 1970s. This comprehensive account of the six-year history of Acts of Art, a gallery founded by and for Black artists in Greenwich Village in 1969, includes a complete exhibition record, biographies of the galleryÂ’s key artists, and entries on important group exhibitions and events. This first in-depth look at Acts of Art, and its role within communities of Black artists in New York City highlights the artists most closely tied to the gallery and its co-founder Nigel Jackson, from the early shows of Benny Andrews and James Denmark to the surveys of Lois Mailou Jones and Hale Woodruff. In addition to an introductory essay and complete exhibition history, the volume includes artistsÂ’ biographies and entries on important group exhibitions and events. This publication accompanies the exhibition, Acts of Art in Greenwich Village, on view at Hunter CollegeÂ’s Bertha and Karl Leubsdorf Galleries from fall 2024 to spring 2025.

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Marisha Pessl''s Special Topics in Calamity Physics is an unforgettable debut novel that combines the storytelling gifts of Donna Tartt and the suspense of Alfred Hitchcock: a darkly hilarious coming-of-age tale and a richly plotted suspense story, told with dazzling intelligence and wit.''I wrote this account one year after I''d found Hannah Dead.I thought I''d managed to erase all traces of that night within myself.But I was wrong.Every night when I tried to sleep, I''d close my eyes and see her again, exactly as I found her, hanging from a pine tree by an orange electrical cord, her neck twisted like a tulip stem, her eyes seeing nothing. Or else that was the problem. They''d seen everything.''Special Topics in Calamity Physics is a mesmerizing debut. As teenager Blue van Meer tells her story we are hurled into a dizzying world of murder and butterflies, womanizing and wandering, American McCulture, The Western Canon, political radicalism and juvenile crushisms. Structured around a syllabus for a Great Works of Literature class (with hand-drawn Visual Aids), Blue''s wickedly funny yet poignant tale reveals how the imagination finds meaning in the most bewildering times, the ways people of all ages strive for connection, and how the darkest of secrets can set us free.''Beneath the foam of this exuberant debut is a dark, strong drink'' Jonathan Franzen, author of, The Corrections ''Any [Donna] Tartt fan disappointed that her second novel had little in common with her debut should rush out and buy this book immediately... It''s a brilliant debut, guaranteed to join the ranks of The Secret History and The Virgin Suicides as one of those rare books to become a cult hit and instant classic'' Sunday Telegraph ''One of the most impressive debut novels I have ever read ... It stops you doing anything apart from reading it '' Independent on Sunday ''Special Topics in Calamity Physics made me stay up all night reading; in the morning it seemed like one of those parties where everyone is too cool for you but you desperately want to know them anyway . . . I loved this book'' Audrey Niffenegger, author of The Time Traveler''s Wife Marisha Pessl was born in 1977 and lives in New York. This is her first novel.

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An American who spent most of his life in Europe, a portraitist who painted landscapes, a family man who never married, and an accomplished pianist who often entertained his sitters, John Singer Sargent (1856–1925) was one of the most influential portrait painters of his time, but he is also an enigma. Despite his huge body of work, we know little about Sargent the man. Truly international, he was acclaimed on both sides of the Atlantic, and was close friends with many of the leading artists, writers, actors and musicians of his generation. Over the course of his career, Sargent created roughly 900 oil paintings, more than 2,000 watercolours and a vast number of sketches and charcoal drawings. He travelled extensively, to Venice, the Tyrol, Capri, Corfu, Spain, France, England, Holland, the Middle East, Canada and across America. Wherever he went, he captured the people and the surroundings. Using the fluid brushwork that had been introduced by his friends the Impressionists, his portraits are intimate and experimental, conveying both superficial appearances and psychological depths, and his landscapes are atmospheric and immediate. Sargent was in constant demand for his portraits, and during his lifetime he was perceived as a far more significant artist than contemporary avant-garde painters such as Paul Cézanne and Paul Gauguin, and he allied himself with one of the most progressive, independent ateliers in Paris. His style fused the spectacular Impressionistic brushwork with techniques he learned from both Old and Modern masters, combined with his interest in human psychology, all consolidated by his own adroit artistry. Yet during his life, as well as attracting such acclamation from across Europe and America, he provoked some scandal and condemnation, and after his death, he became judged adversely. As with many artists however, the wheel of favour eventually turned and once again, in the early 21st century, Sargent’s work was reassessed and revalued and he is now considered one of the finest and most skilful sought-after painters.The first part of this informative book explores the life of Sargent and the times he lived in, and the second part is a magnificent gallery of his work, with details about each painting and its context, with expert analysis of his style and technique. This beautifully illustrated volume, with 500 reproductions and images, will be essential reading for anyone who would like to learn more about this intriguing artist, whom The Metropolitan Museum in New York called ‘The Van Dyck of our times.'.

Objev podobné jako John Singer Sargent: His Life and Works in 500 Images - Susie Hodgeová

"A perfect tale of ''what if.'' Frey broke my heart into a million pieces then tenderly put it back together with her deeply moving message that sometimes the truest way we can love someone is by letting them go." -- Kate Robb, author of This Spells Love"Devastating, thought-provoking, and hopeful, Rea Frey plays deftly in the tantalizing world of ''what if . . . '' IN EVERY LIFE is a gem!" -- Emma Grey, author of The Last Love NoteWhat happens when a husband''s dying wish is for his wife to find a new love . . . before he''s even gone?Harper is living a life she never expected. After a failed attempt at making it as an artist in New York while falling for and losing her first love, her dreams crumbled in the span of a week. A decade later, Harper is happily living a simpler life as an art teacher in Chattanooga with her beloved new husband, Ben.When Ben is diagnosed with late-stage cancer, their whole world shifts. Despite the bad news, Ben comes up with one final wish for his wife: he wants Harper to find a new partner before he dies. When the New York Times sends a journalist to do a feature story about Ben''s life, Harper comes face to face with Liam Hale, the man she fell madly in love with all those years ago and never saw again.Suddenly, Harper is faced with all of those old what-ifs:What if Harper had ended up with Liam instead of Ben?What if she''d pursued life as an artist instead of teaching?What if it had all turned out differently?After making a wish, Harper wakes up to find herself in a parallel universe . . . where her what-ifs become a reality.Is the grass really greener, or is she standing right where she should be--no matter the cost?Contemporary women''s fictionStand-alone novelBook length: 93,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs

Objev podobné jako In Every Life - Rea Frey

The first book to connect the history of Funk Art to contemporary ceramic practice. Funk You Too! arrives at a moment when clay has unprecedented currency in the art world as a sculptural medium. It is the first book to connect the history of Funk Art to contemporary ceramic practice through an exploration of the enduring role of humor in clay image-making. The founding generation of Funk artists used forms of subversion to deflate the power of the aesthetic hierarchy that dismissed ceramics as hobby art. Today, in the hands of a younger, more diverse cohort, the irreverent approach is a powerful tool of critique and personal expression and the “spoonful of sugar” to help discuss sociopolitical concerns of our time. Showcasing over 50 works from a 2023 exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City, this catalog addresses the historical context for the emergence of ceramic sculpture in 1960s Funk Art and applies a critical lens to work by its contemporary successors. The exhibition’s curator, Angelik Vizcarrondo-Laboy, conceptually frames the exhibition’s emphasis on humor as a tool for tackling personal and political themes. Garth Johnson contributes an essay on the impulse for humor in American ceramics that lead to Funk ceramics. The catalog also features biographies of the artists, color images, and a select bibliography.

Objev podobné jako Funk You Too! Humor and Irreverence in Ceramic Sculpture

It’s 7 o’clock in the morning in Mexico, and Javier is eating his breakfast. He’s having corn tortillas with beans and a glass of orange juice.And at exactly the same time……it’s 8 o’clock in the morning in New York City. Kayla is getting her schoolbag ready. A yellow school bus will take her to the school gates. One Moment in Time is a lyrical celebration of diversity with a heartfelt message of unity. Featuring eleven different children, this book takes readers on a colourful, eye-opening journey around the globe in a single day, showing what children in different countries are each doing at the same point in time. From travel writer Ben Lerwill, and with beautiful illustrations from Alette Straathof this non-fiction picture book introduces children to different cultures around the world.

Objev podobné jako One Moment in Time - Ben Lerwill

PRE-ORDER NOW! Romance, love, drama and obsession in this gripping collection of ten brand-new stories from across the world of The Shadowhunters – the international bestselling series and smash Netflix show. "A gorgeous fantasy that's so good, it's dangerous." Holly Black Go deeper into the very best forbidden loves, love triangles and enemies to lovers ever written in this thrilling, swoon-worthy collection from across The Shadowhunters series. Ten couples. United by love. Divided by danger. Jace and Clary seek out an exiled Shadowhunter and learn that love can save the world – or destroy it. Will and Tessa are enjoying their honeymoon in Paris when a séance sends them down an unexpected path. Simon and Izzy are together in New York when they observe increased demonic activity. These are just a few of the beloved couples whose romantic escapades will have you on the edge of your seat across time and storylines from Cassandra Clare’s expansive Shadowhunters series. Don’t miss a chance to reunite with: Anna and Ari Emma and Julian Kieran, Mark, and Cristina James and Cordelia Thomas and Alastair Sebastian and the Seelie Queen Jocelyn and Luke A love letter to every Shadowhunter fan, and perfect for any romantasy lover, this riveting story collection also includes a sneak peek at The Wicked Powers, the majestic trilogy that will be the grand finale of the entire series. Relive the love stories that started it all or begin your Shadowhunters obsession with the first in each series: City of Bones, Clockwork Angel or Chain of Gold. LOOK OUT FOR THE WICKED POWERS – COMING IN 2026. AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER SOON.

Objev podobné jako Better in Black - Cassandra Clare

Twenty-seven-year-old screenwriter, Elle, has the chance of a lifetime to write a big-budget movie set in New York City. The only problem? She's had writer's block for months, and her screenplay is due at the end of the summer.In a desperate attempt at inspiration, Elle ends up back in the city she swore she would never return to, in an apartment she could never afford (floor-to-ceiling windows, skyline views, and a new coffee shop to haunt included). It's the perfect place to write her screenplay . . . until she realizes her new neighbor is tech 'Billionaire Bachelor' Parker Warren, her stairwell hookup from two years ago. It's been a lovers-to-enemies situation ever since.When seeing him again turns into a full night of hate-fueled writing, Elle realizes her enemy/twisted muse might just be the key to finishing her screenplay . . .if she can stand being around her polar opposite. She writes anonymously, and he's on the cover of every business magazine. He frequents fancy red-carpeted events, and she doesn't like leaving her emotional support five block radius.One summer.One wall apart.He needs to fake a buzzy relationship during his company's precarious acquisition. She needs to write a movie around a list of NYC locations.Both need a break from their unrelenting schedules, and a chance to rediscover the skyscraper-glimmering, pizza-crusted, sunlit charms of the city.Summers always end, and so will this agreement. It's all pretend. Promise.Until it isn't.

Objev podobné jako Summer in the City - Alex Aster

Twenty-seven-year-old screenwriter, Elle, has the chance of a lifetime to write a big-budget movie set in New York City. The only problem? She’s had writer’s block for months, and her screenplay is due by the end of the summer.Desperate for inspiration, Elle returns to NYC – the city she hates – and tries to throw herself into her writing. But then she meets her new neighbour: Parker Warren. He’s the city’s favourite handsome tech billionaire and he’s also the guy Elle hooked up with in a stairwell two years ago.When seeing him again turns into a night of hate-fuelled writing, Elle realises Parker might just be her twisted muse. So, when Parker needs to fake a steady relationship during his company’s precarious acquisition and Elle needs to research a list of classic date spots in the city for her screenplay, they suddenly find they might just be exactly what each other needs. Summers always end, and so will this agreement.It’s all pretend. Promise. Until it isn’t.

Objev podobné jako Summer in the City - Alex Aster

Twenty-seven-year-old screenwriter Elle has the chance of a lifetime to write a big-budget movie set in New York City. The only problem? She’s had writer’s block for months, and her screenplay is due at the end of the summer. In a desperate attempt at inspiration, Elle ends up back in the city she swore she would never return to, in an apartment she could never afford (floor-to-ceiling windows, skyline views, and a new coffee shop to haunt included). It’s the perfect place to write her screenplay…until she realizes her new neighbor is tech “Billionaire Bachelor” Parker Warren, her stairwell hookup from two years ago. It’s been a lovers-to-enemies situation ever since. When seeing him again turns into a full night of hate-fueled writing, Elle realizes her enemy/twisted muse might just be the key to finishing her screenplay... if she can stand being around her polar opposite. She writes anonymously, and he’s on the cover of every business magazine. He frequents fancy red carpeted events, and she doesn’t like leaving her emotional support five block radius. One summer. One wall apart. He needs to fake a buzzy relationship during his company’s precarious acquisition. She needs to write a movie around a list of NYC locations. Both need a break from their unrelenting schedules, and a chance to rediscover the skyscraper glimmering, pizza crusted, sunlit charms of the city. Summers always end, and so will this agreement. It’s all pretend. Promise. Until it isn’t.

Objev podobné jako Summer in the City - Alex Aster

Sylvain Sylvain was there from the start, and this is his story. Taking in his early life in New York, the rise, fall and rise again of the New York Dolls, and all his misadventures between, There's No Bones in Ice Cream is the true story of one of rock's greatest, told in his own authentic voice.

Objev podobné jako There's No Bones in Ice Cream - Dave Thompson, Sylvain Sylvain

A curse rolls out over centuries, murky and unknowable as swamp waters, shaping and destroying lives.Sarah Toomey is a successful young black lawyer, lovely but straitlaced– and afraid that she is losing her mind. Since the death of her mother, a force she can neither understand nor control is manipulating her memory and driving her to unexplained acts of violence and destruction. At the same time, Sarah is swept up in a highly charged relationship with a work colleague that portends a danger of its own. As she moves through her privileged life in New York, Sarah comes to learn how her past—her haunted history—is intertwined with America’s.Yvonne Howard was born into the working class. Now, after years as a prison guard, she has reinvented herself. Her passion for cooking has landed her a position at a trendy soul food restaurant, and she is looking forward to a glamorous career. Then an ex-inmate named Bitty appears, demanding Yvonne’s help investigating her brother’s shocking death. Before long, Bitty too is dead, and Yvonne is pulled back into a world of ugly violence. Smart but unschooled, Yvonne finds herself in the unlikely role of detective: it is she who must unravel the dark and blood-soaked history that not only doomed Bitty and her brother, but also determined beautiful Sarah Toomey’s fate.

Objev podobné jako Beauty in the Blood - Charlotte Carter

The definitive edition of P.G. Wodehouse's collected letters, edited with commentary by Oxford academic Sophie Ratcliffe.One of the funniest and most admired writers of the twentieth century, P. G. Wodehouse always shied away from the idea of a biography. A quiet, retiring man, he expressed himself through the written word. His letters - collected and expertly edited here - provide an illuminating biographical accompaniment to legendary comic creations such as Jeeves, Bertie Wooster, Psmith and the Empress of Blandings.Drawing on previously unpublished sources, these letters give an unrivalled insight into Wodehouse, covering his schooldays at Dulwich College, the family's financial reverses which saw his hopes of university dashed, life in New York working in musical comedy with Jerome Kern and George and Ira Gershwin, the years of fame as a novelist, and the unhappy episode in 1940 where he was interned by the Germans and later erroneously accused of broadcasting pro-Nazi propaganda.

Objev podobné jako A Life in Letters - Pelham Grenville Wodehouse

The Sunday Times Top 10 bestseller''Pure gold indeed'' Heat magazine''JD Robb is a fantastic storyteller who knows how to keep the pages flying by'' #1 International Bestselling Author, Karin Slaughter"One of my all-time favorite authors hitting a golden moment in one of my all-time favorite series. J.D. Robb never disappoints!" Lisa Gardner''Doctor Kent Abner began the day of his death comfortable and content''When Kent Abner - baby doctor, model husband and father, good neighbour - is found dead in his town house in the West Village, Detective Eve Dallas and her team have a real mystery on their hands. Who would want to kill such a good man? They know how, where and when he was killed but why did someone want him dead? Then a second victim is discovered and as Spring arrives in New York City, Eve finds herself in a race against time to track down a serial killer with a motive she can''t fathom and a weapon of choice which could wipe out half of Manhattan.

Objev podobné jako Golden In Death - J.D. Robb