Exile editions jun 2008 (5 résultats)

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Cinematic and literary, this collection of poems reflects on the film icons of the 20th century, offering a fresh look at legends such as Alfred Hitchcock, Orson Welles, Rita Hayworth, and Béla Lugosi. This work exhibits meticulous tone and language while delving into the opulent world of classic films. Of interest to fans of both contemporary poetry and classic.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Using delicate prose and intense imagery, this translation explores the relationship and struggle of the human body and its inner being. Completely paralyzed by Lou Gehrig's disease, Magali is imprisoned in her own body, able to communicate only by blinking her eyes. Feeling mentally free but physically trapped, she reflects on her past and regards her present physical existence as a prison. A relationship formed between Magali and her doctor gives one of them the hope to live and the other the grace to die.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Bursting with comedy and peculiarity, this collection of short stories explores the world of those living their Generation-X lives on the fringes of society. From a loner who uses mosh pits as a confessional to a cross-dresser prowling the aisles of the local supermarket, this work follows these characters as they navigate the universe in refreshing and unexpected ways.…

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Reinventing the folktale, the family romance, and the detective narrative all at once, the 10 stories in this collection explore the emotional and spiritual development of characters searching for meaning in life. From an insurance adjustor who has worn the same suit for 20 years to a woman mourning her thrice-dead husband, they all struggle to find themselves in these darkly comical, absurd, yet touchingly poignant short stories.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - A unique collaboration that explores themes of love and family, this collection features poems that are based on works of art placed alongside the very works that inspired them. It includes paintings by Natalka Husar; drawings, monotypes, and lithographs by Claire Weissman Wilks; and photographs by Goran Petkovsky.…