ENGLISH

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay

By Michael Chabon

Book information

Year
2001
ISBN
0312282990, 9780312282998, 1841154958
LCC
PS3553.H15 A82 2000
Open Library ID
OL22741306M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1852271 bytes)
Edition
First Edition
Pages
656\446
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

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.

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