David Leavitt Knihy

Alan Turing a první počítač. Britský matematik Alan Turing učinil jeden z nejdůležitějších průlomů na cestě k modernímu počítači. Nápad skutečně vyrábět imaginární počítací stroj „Turing machine“ vykrystalizoval poté, co Turing společně s kolegy z Bletchey Park sestrojil zařízení, které dokázalo dešifrovat německé kódovací zařízení Enigma a pomohlo spojencům vyhrát 2. světovou válku. Turing se pak stal přeborníkem na umělou inteligenci a formuloval známý (a dosud nepřekonaný) Turningův test, jenž vychází z úvah o tom, že lidský mozek je ve své podstatě jakýmsi komplikovaným počítačem. Jeho vize a plány však byly přerušeny – v roce 1952 byl zatčen a odsouzen za homosexualitu, k níž se otevřeně přiznával, která však byla v té době v Anglii ilegální. O dva roky později spáchal Turing sebevraždu. David Leavitt podává Turingův příběh s vnímavostí romanopisce, přibližuje nám jak jeho dílo a význam, tak jeho otevřenou a mnohdy excentrickou osobnost.

A collection of fiction by and about gay men features original stories from Larry Kramer, Edmund White, Christopher Coe, Michael Cunningham, and other writers and explores the tragedies and triumphs of AIDS.

Maurice je jedním z prvních otevřeně homosexuálních románů. V době, kdy byl napsán (1913–1914), bylo jeho uveřejnění z pochopitelných důvodů vyloučeno, a vyšel tak až po autorově smrti v roce 1971. Přestože jde o příběh odehrávající se před téměř sto lety, je dnes, v době jeho prvního českého vydání, Hallovo hledání vlastní identity, a potažmo i sexuality, aktuální jako málokdy předtím. Knihu podpořilo Ministerstvo kultury ČR. Na propagaci knihy spolupracuje Gay Iniciativa České Republiky.

*Long-awaited first UK publication of David Leavitt's novel of love and war set during the Spanish Civil War.

'Very funny and unexpected, a material response to our times, plush as velvet' Rachel Cusk 'A wickedly funny and emotionally expansive novel' Jenny Offill It is the Saturday after the 2016 presidential election, and in a plush weekend house in Connecticut, a group of New Yorkers has gathered to recover from what they consider the greatest political catastrophe of their lives. Liberal and like-minded, the friends have come to the countryside in the hope of restoring the bubble in which they have grown used to living. Moving through her days accompanied by a carefully curated salon, Eva Lindquist is a generous hostess with an obsession for decorating. Yet when, in her avidity to secure shelter for herself, she persuades her husband to buy a grand if dilapidated apartment in Venice, she unwittingly sets off the chain of events that will propel him to venture outside the bubble and embark on an unexpected love affair. A slyly comic look at the shelter industry, Shelter in Place is a novel about house and home, safety and freedom and the insidious ways in which political upheaval can undermine even the most seemingly impregnable foundations.

Set in the 1980s against the backdrop of a swiftly gentrifying Manhattan, "The Lost Language of Cranes "tells the story of twenty-five-year-old Philip Benjamin, who realizes he must come out to his parents after falling in love for the first time with a man. Philip's parents are facing their own problems: pressure from developers and the loss of their longtime home. But the real threat to the family is Philip's father's own struggle with his suppressed homosexuality, realized only in Sunday afternoon visits to gay porn theaters. Philip's revelation to his parents leads his father to a point of crisis and provokes changes that forever alter the landscape of the family's lives.

A collection of ten stories which explore the joys and agonies of love and friendship. Each of the stories illuminates a dark corner of human existance. Some are amusing and some are tragic. The author also wrote "Family Dancing", "The Lost Language of Cranes" and "Equal Affections".Contents:A place I've never been --Spouse night --My marriage to vengeance --Ayor --Gravity --Houses --When you grow to adultery --I see London, I see France --Chips is here --Roads to Rome.

Exploring themes of escape and exile, this collection features three novellas that blend humor with poignant moments. In "Saturn Street," a jaded screenwriter finds love while delivering meals to AIDS patients. "The Wooden Anniversary" reunites Nathan and Celia after years apart, delving into their complex relationship. Meanwhile, "The Term-Paper Artist" follows a writer recovering from scandal as he navigates a morally ambiguous arrangement for survival and inspiration. Each story captures the intricacies of human connection and the search for meaning.

The novel explores the intricate dynamics of a family led by the resilient matriarch, Louise Cooper, who has faced a long battle with cancer. As she grapples with her illness and the emotional distance growing between her and her husband, Louise confronts the limitations of her children's love and support. Blending humor and tragedy, the story delves into themes of family, love, and the harsh realities of life, showcasing the depth of human emotions and relationships.