Michael Herr Knihy

Veľdielo vojnovej reportáže od spoluautora legendárneho hollywoodskeho filmu Francisa Forda Coppolu Apocalypse Now. Nikto nikdy neopísal vietnamskú vojnu – ale vlastne aj vojnu všeobecne – tak, ako americký reportér Michael Herr. Medzi rokmi 1967 a 1969 pracoval Michael Herr ako vojnový korešpondent časopisu Esquire. Žil s vojakmi na fronte, bol svedkom ich vojnového delíria, prežíval s nimi každý okamih. Po návrate do USA napísal Depeše – svoj opus magnum. S mimoriadnou literárnou hodnotou opísal všetko, čo vo Vietname videl: chaos, bolesť, vraždiace besnenie, obrovský strach tlmený silnými drogami, rozsypanú ľudskú psychiku i nočné mory, ktoré sa odohrávajú v bdelom stave. Kniha je pretkaná hypnotickými víziami, poetickými metaforami a vojenským žargónom. Surreálne opojenie vojnou je však zároveň aj jej obžalobou. Niektorí hrdinovia knižky Depeše sa neskôr pretvorili na postavy filmu Apocaplyse Now, ktorého bol Michael Herr spoluscenáristom.

Kubrick is Michael Herr's memoir of his nearly twenty-year friendship and collaboration with Stanley Kubrick, one of the greatest filmmakers of all time and the creator of such classics as Dr. Strangelove, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and A Clockwork Orange. From their first meeting at an advance screening of The Shining in 1980, Kubrick and Herr began an intense intellectual exchange that grew into the artistic collaboration that ultimately produced the groundbreaking Vietnam film Full Metal Jacket. Filled with personal insights and previously untold anecdotes, Kubrick is a probing view into the inner life of a man whose creative passion and powerful intellect changed the art of filmmaking forever--and of the complicated, often misunderstood man behind the art.

In this installment of the Kohala Coast Mystery/Thriller series, Teri Pono is guided by the spirit of Queen Ka'ahumanu to help a long-dead Maui Maiden find peace. However, her mission is thwarted by those seeking to exploit the Maiden's mummified remains for profit. Amidst the escalating danger, Teri grapples with her mother's worsening Alzheimer's, adding emotional depth to her perilous journey. This thrilling narrative combines supernatural elements with poignant family struggles, making it a captivating addition to the series.

A brief love affair leads to the birth of a child, whose tragic death plunges her mother into grief. Determined to seek justice, the mother embarks on a journey from Kauai to the Big Island, where she encounters the Pono family. This family becomes instrumental in her quest to uncover the truth behind her daughter's murder, intertwining their lives in a pursuit of healing and resolution amidst profound loss.

Amid a family cruise, a peaceful getaway turns chaotic with a murder and jewel theft. While the Pono family navigates the turmoil on board, a movement for Hawaiian sovereignty unfolds back home, rekindling old rivalries and introducing new threats. As tensions rise, Koakane and Teri's relationship deepens, adding personal stakes to the unfolding drama. The narrative intertwines familial bonds with cultural heritage, creating a rich backdrop of conflict and romance.

Seit Menschengedenken ist es das Glück, wonach wir suchen. Doch wer hat es tatsächlich gefunden? Einen ganz anderen Weg zeigt der Autor auf. Er wendet sich in 66 Reflexionen über sein Leben an die Kraft, die allem Lebendigen zugrunde liegt und gelangt so zu einer tiefen persönlichen Zufriedenheit. Er nutzt eine wissenschaftlich bewiesene Methode, so einfach wie genial, die für jeden Leser Erfolg verspricht und die Suche nach dem Glück vergessen macht.