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The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay - Paperback By Chabon, Michael - GOOD
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9780312282998
- Book Title
- Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay
- Publisher
- Picador
- Item Length
- 8.3 in
- Publication Year
- 2001
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.1 in
- Features
- Revised
- Genre
- Fiction
- Topic
- Literary, Humorous / General
- Item Weight
- 17.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 656 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Picador
ISBN-10
0312282990
ISBN-13
9780312282998
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1944729
Product Key Features
Book Title
Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay
Number of Pages
656 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Literary, Humorous / General
Publication Year
2001
Features
Revised
Genre
Fiction
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
17.6 Oz
Item Length
8.3 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
00-029063
Reviews
"The depth of Chabon's thought, his sharp language, his inventiveness and his ambition make this a novel of towering achievement."- The New York Times Book Review "It's absolutely gosh-wow, super-colossal-smart, funny, and a continual pleasure to read."- Washington Post Book World "Towering, swash-buckling thrill of a book . . . the themes are masterfully explored, leaving the book's sense of humor intact and characters so highly developed they could walk off the page."- Newsweek "Well researched and deeply felt, this rich, expansive and hugely satisfying novel will delight a wide range of readers."- Publishers Weekly (starred + boxed) "Elegant, lyrical writing meets gentle comedy."- San Francisco Chronicle "Product of a sparkling intelligence, undeniable talent and consummate skill."- Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel "A lyrical [novel] that's exquisitely patterned...composed with detailed scenes, and spotted with some rapturous passages . . . A-."- Entertainment Weekly "A page turner in the most expansive sense of the word: its gripping plot pushes readers forward...Chabon is a reader's writer; with sentences so cozy they'll wrap you up and kiss you goodnight."- Chicago Tribune "This is a gladhearted novel, rich in story and character and invention, and a great escape."- Orlando Sentinel "Starts out as one of the most pleasurable novels of the past few years. It ends as one of the most moving."- Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "The depth of Chabon's thought, his sharp language, his inventiveness and his ambition make this a novel of towering achievement."-The New York Times Book Review "It's absolutely gosh-wow, super-colossal-smart, funny, and a continual pleasure to read."-Washington Post Book World "Towering, swash-buckling thrill of a book . . . the themes are masterfully explored, leaving the book's sense of humor intact and characters so highly developed they could walk off the page."-Newsweek "Well researched and deeply felt, this rich, expansive and hugely satisfying novel will delight a wide range of readers."-Publishers Weekly (starred + boxed) "Elegant, lyrical writing meets gentle comedy."-San Francisco Chronicle "Product of a sparkling intelligence, undeniable talent and consummate skill."-Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel "A lyrical [novel] that's exquisitely patterned...composed with detailed scenes, and spotted with some rapturous passages . . . A-."-Entertainment Weekly "A page turner in the most expansive sense of the word: its gripping plot pushes readers forward...Chabon is a reader's writer; with sentences so cozy they'll wrap you up and kiss you goodnight."-Chicago Tribune "This is a gladhearted novel, rich in story and character and invention, and a great escape."-Orlando Sentinel "Starts out as one of the most pleasurable novels of the past few years. It ends as one of the most moving."-Atlanta Journal-Constitution
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
813/.54
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
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 bestselling author of Wonder Boys pens a novel in which the tragicomic adventures of a couple of boy geniuses reveal much about what happened to America in the middle of the 20th century.
LC Classification Number
PS3553.H15 A82 2000
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- u***a (247)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI have purchased from them many times. This time, and on occasion I have had an issue with the product, but the seller is graceful about correcting errors. They do a huge volume and sometimes have sent the wrong book or one of their multiples that does not match the description. With swift communication, the seller always resolves the issue. The shipping speed & packaging is excellent. I will continue buying from this seller!
- c***m (417)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseWOW!; I cannot believe this 4 Days to Hawaii! ; AAA+++; Excellent Service; Great Pricing; Fast Delivery-Faster Than Expected to Hawaii!; Shipped 06 03, Tues, Received 06/07 Sat to Hawaii using free shipping; USPS Ground Mail, Hardcover Book in Excellent Condition--Better Than Described ; TLC Packaging; Excellent Seller Communication, Sends updates . Highly Recommended!, Thank you very much!