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Blending fantasy and folklore with the quintessential American experience of baseball, this bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Chabon offers a unique coming-of-age story. It appeals to readers of all ages, capturing the magic of the sport while exploring deeper themes of identity and growth. This new edition features an original introduction by the author, enhancing the reading experience.

The narrative unfolds as Michael Chabon visits his ailing grandfather in 1989, leading to profound revelations. Under the influence of painkillers, the grandfather shares untold stories and memories, revealing a rich tapestry of family history that had been hidden away. This poignant exploration of generational connections and the impact of mortality highlights the importance of storytelling in preserving heritage and understanding one's roots.

Exploring the purpose of introductions and afterwords, the author delves into the deep connection between reading and writing. He posits that these literary elements exist to enhance the reader's experience and celebrate the transformative power of art. The narrative challenges the traditional boundaries between high and low literature, as well as genre distinctions, emphasizing the universal impact of storytelling. Through this examination, a compelling argument unfolds about the intrinsic value of literature in enriching lives.

Awesome Man, our favorite superhero, is back, and in this fantastic sequel from New York Times bestselling author Michael Chabon, he must prepare for his greatest threat yet! Awesome Man's secret identity has stayed safe, and he's still the coolest superhero around. He loves protecting the people of Awesome City from evildoers, like the giant Plutonian octolizard, with his trusty sidekick, Moskowitz. But there have been reports that a new hero is coming to town soon. What if the people of Awesome City no longer need Awesome Man? With 40 pages of awesome text and illustrations, this book is a great gift for the superhero-obsessed and any kid adjusting to life with a new sibling!

In this compilation, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon explores literature through a personal lens, reflecting on the classics and his own works that have shaped his literary journey. He questions the purpose of introductions and afterwords, noting that they aim to bring pleasure to readers. This collection serves as a series of love letters and thank-you notes, centered on the joy of discovery. Chabon shares pivotal moments from his life, such as the impact of Ray Bradbury's "The Rocket Man," and celebrates figures like Edgar Rice Burroughs, whom he hails as the greatest literary cartographer of Mars. He reintroduces M.R. James, a forgotten master of ghost stories, and draws parallels between Wes Anderson's films and our own realities. Chabon also recounts his awakening while writing his debut novel, The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, and playfully critiques lyrical interpretation in Mark Ronson's Uptown Special. Far from being academic, this work revels in wonder, akin to the cherished gift of The Phantom Tollbooth given to young Michael by a long-lost family friend.

Deeply affecting.... Chabon is a gifted essayist whose narratives lead to unexpected and resonant conclusions. His work here packs an outsized emotional punch that will stick with readers significantly longer than it takes them to read this slim volume. Publishers Weekly, starred review

Michael Chabon pojmenoval svůj nový román podle nesmrtelné swingové skladby, kterou hrály a hrají mnohé proslulé bigbandy. Na druhou stranu, kniha je uvedena citátem Wernhera von Brauna, německého konstruktéra superzbraní V-2, který přešel na americkou stranu a posléze se stal duchovním otcem amerického vesmírného programu. Podobně jako von Braun je i protagonista románu pravým člověkem moderního věku, mužem neuvěřitelného osudu a mnoha tváří. Chabonův vypravěč jej nazývá prostě „můj dědeček“ a tato postava se skutečně zakládá na autorových vzpomínkách na umírajícího prarodiče. Román, který dokázal obsáhnout celé století v jediném životě a celý život v jediném týdnu, se čte jedním dechem.

“An immensely gifted writer and magical prose stylist.” —Michiko Kakutani, New York Times New York Times bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Michael Chabon has transported readers to wonderful places: to New York City during the Golden Age of comic books (The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay); to an imaginary Jewish homeland in Sitka, Alaska (The Yiddish Policemen’s Union); to discover The Mysteries of Pittsburgh. Now he takes us to Telegraph Avenue in a big-hearted and exhilarating novel that explores the profoundly intertwined lives of two Oakland, California families, one black and one white. In Telegraph Avenue, Chabon lovingly creates a world grounded in pop culture—Kung Fu, ’70s Blaxploitation films, vinyl LPs, jazz and soul music—and delivers a bravura epic of friendship, race, and secret histories.

Wes Anderson is one of the most influential voices from the past two decades of American cinema. A true auteur, Anderson is known for the visual artistry, inimitable tone, and idiosyncratic characterizations that make each of his films instantly recognizable as "Andersonian." "The Wes Anderson Collection" is the first in-depth overview of Anderson's filmography, guiding readers through his life and career. This meticulously designed book captures the spirit of his films: melancholy and playful, wise and childish - and thoroughly original.