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Elwood Curtis, černošský chlapec, vyrastá v Tallahassee na Floride v 60. rokoch 20. storočia, v čase stále platných segregačných zákonov, ale aj silnejúceho hnutia za občianske práva. Sníva o štúdiu na vysokej škole, namiesto toho sa však ocitne v obávanej polepšovni Nickel. Elwooda drží pri zdravom rozume len priateľstvo s ďalším nespravodlivo odsúdeným mladistvým „delikventom“ Turnerom. Pomáhajú si, hoci Turner považuje Elwooda za beznádejne naivného. Je presvedčený, že v tomto skazenom svete sa dá prežiť, len ak človek uvažuje pragmaticky a vyhýba sa problémom. Život v polepšovni však začína byť neznesiteľný a napätie medzi Elwoodovým idealizmom a Turnerovým skepticizmom vyústi do osudného rozhodnutia. Román Chlapci z Nickelu je fikcia inšpirovaná príbehom skutočnej polepšovne, ktorá fungovala viac ako sto rokov a zničila život tisíckam detí. Colson Whitehead vytvoril strhujúce rozprávanie, ktorým potvrdzuje povesť jedného z najlepších spisovateľov svojej generácie

Georgia, polovica 19. storočia. Cora je mladá otrokyňa na bavlníkovej plantáži. Aj medzi svojimi však patrí medzi vyvrheľov. Keďže dospieva a stáva sa ženou, dobre vie, že ju čaká ešte viac utrpenia. A tak keď ju otrok Caesar osloví, aby spolu s ním ušla podzemnou železnicou na sever, Cora sa napokon rozhodne pre tento riskantný krok. Hoci výrazom „podzemná železnica“ sa v dejinách USA tradične označuje sieť tajných ciest a úkrytov pre otrokov na úteku, tu ide o skutočnú koľajovú vlakovú dráhu pod povrchom zeme. Coru čaká strastiplná púť cez jednotlivé štáty a na každej zastávke – podobne ako Gulliver na svojich cestách – prežíva nové dobrodružstvo a stretáva sa s novou podobou sveta. Podzemná železnica je strhujúci román, v ktorom nájdeme brutálny realizmus i poetickú krásu, zúfalstvo aj nádej.

In this wry take on the post-apocalyptic horror novel, a pandemic has devastated the planet. The plague has sorted humanity into two types: the uninfected and the infected, the living and the living dead

Colson Whitehead, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, presents a captivating novel set in 1970s New York, depicting Harlem's vibrant yet gritty landscape. This darkly humorous story explores the challenges of urban life while delving into the deeper themes of family and connection.

Pure shimmering brilliance...One of the funniest books I've ever read' Gary Shteyngart

To his customers on 125th Street, Carney appears to be a respectable furniture salesman, building a decent life with his wife Elizabeth, who is expecting their second child. Despite her parents' disapproval of him and their cramped apartment near the subway, he feels at home. Few know of his criminal lineage, and his seemingly normal life is beginning to unravel. Financial struggles arise, leading him to accept stolen items from his cousin Freddie without questioning their origin. When Freddie becomes involved in a robbery crew targeting the Hotel Theresa, he enlists Ray as the fence. The heist fails, thrusting Ray into a dangerous world filled with corrupt cops, gangsters, and petty criminals. This internal conflict forces Ray to confront his dual identity as both a striving businessman and a criminal. As he navigates this treacherous path, he learns about the true power dynamics in Harlem. Can he evade danger, protect his cousin, and secure his share of the heist while maintaining his reputation as a reliable furniture source? The narrative unfolds in a vividly depicted 1960s New York City, blending elements of family saga, crime, and social commentary, ultimately serving as a love letter to Harlem and a captivating read from the acclaimed Colson Whitehead.

In a dazzlingly original work of nonfiction, award-winning novelist Colson Whitehead captures the exuberance, chaos, promise, and heartbreak of New York. This literary love song enchants anyone who has lived in or visited this iconic American city. Through a series of vignettes, meditations, and personal memories, Whitehead evokes the city’s inner and outer landscapes. He conveys the feelings of longtime residents and newcomers alike, portraying those who have conquered its challenges and those who struggle against its cruelties. His style mirrors New York’s multilayered essence, seamlessly shifting between third, first, and second person to weave individual voices into a jazzy composition that reflects the city’s experience. From a humorous take on arriving in New York for the first time to a lyrical meditation on how an unexpected rain shower transforms the city, Whitehead explores the ferocious battle of commuting and captures the plaintive notes of the lonely and dispossessed. He also highlights magical moments when the city seems to speak directly to you, inviting you to embrace its rhythms. This remarkable portrait of life in the big city is an unparalleled tribute to New York and a compelling introduction to one of today’s most exciting writers.

The marvellously inventive, genre-bending, noir-inflected debut novel from the author of The Underground Railroad.

A brilliant, witty, and subtle novel, written in a most engaging style, with tremendous aptness of language and command of plot New York Review of Books

From the author of "The Intuitionist" comes a retelling of the legend of John Henry that sweeps across generations and cultures in a stunning, hilarious, and unsettling portrait of American society.

EVERY GOOD BOOK CONTAINS A WORLD FAR DEEPER than the surface of its pages. The characters and its world come alive, and even after the last page of the book is closed, the story still lives on, inciting questions and curiosity. Conversation Starters is peppered with questions designed to bring us beneath the surface of the page and invite us into this world that continues to lives on. These questions can be used to… • Foster a deeper understanding of the book • Promote an atmosphere of discussion for groups • Assist in the study of the book, either individually or corporately • Explore unseen realms of the book as never seen before Disclaimer : This book you are about to enjoy is an independent resource to supplement the original book, enhancing your experience of The Underground Railroad. If you have not yet purchased a copy of the original book, please do before purchasing this unofficial Conversation Starters . Read it on your PC, Mac, iOS or Android smartphone, tablet and Kindle devices.

A first collection of the website cartoonist's observations on the war on terrorism and other contemporary issues critiques such subjects as the anthrax mailings, Enron, the Office for Homeland Security, and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Original. 40,000 first printing.

Die KRACHKULTUR bringt bahnbrechende Literatur aus der ganzen Welt. Große Autoren und neue Stimmen. Leise und laute. Zu heiklen Themen wie Heimat und Sexismus, und zu den schönen Momenten im Leben, die im Alltag untergehen. Die spannende Literaturzeitschrift für heute. Jedes Heft sorgt für Debatten, von FAZ bis Neues Deutschland. Die Süddeutsche sagt, die KRACHKULTUR tanzt „niemandes Pfeife nach“. FAZ Woche nennt sie „ein kleines Mirakel“. Der Bayerische Rundfunk mahnt: „Nicht versäumen!“ Für das Hamburger Abendblatt ist die Krachkultur gar „Pflichtlektüre für Literaturkenner“. Und Welt kompakt urteilt: „Es gibt in KRACHKULTUR kaum einen Beitrag, sei es Gedicht, Story oder Essay, der sich nicht der Lektüre lohnte.“ Die KRACHKULTUR wird mit Texten die Welt nicht aus den Angeln heben – aber sie rüttelt sie manchmal gehörig durch. Im aktuellen Heft steht ein Interview mit Colson Whitehead, der für Underground Railroad und Die Nickel Boys gleich zweimal den Pulitzer-Preis erhielt. Außerdem geht es um das Frauenbild im Deutschrap, ein Violine spielendes Wunderkind in der DDR, Beethovens Sterbezimmer und einen mehr oder weniger echten Tag im Leben von Bob Dylan. Mit dabei sind Skandalautor Tom Kummer, Pop-Literat Eckhart Nickel, der große englische Lyriker Philip Larkin und Bestseller-Biologe Josef H. Reichholf.

Colson Whitehead gioca a carte da sempre. Piccole poste tra amici, perlopiù scrittori con cui vince facilmente grazie alla sua «faccia da poker». Quando «Grantland», una rivista sportiva, si offre di pagargli l'iscrizione alle World Series di Texas Hold'em di Las Vegas, capisce però che deve fare sul serio. Cosí si sottopone a un duro allenamento per resistere ai sette giorni di torneo che lo aspettano, alla tensione e ai buffet dei casinò. La nobile arte del bluff è il racconto della sua immersione in un mondo che finora abbiamo conosciuto solo tramite la Tv. E una riflessione, tanto caustica quanto divertente, sull'America di oggi, la depressione e il peso dei nostri fallimenti.

Colson Whitehead, al cărui roman Ruta subterană, încununat cu Pulitzer Prize, e tradus în peste 40 de țări, a avut un debut fulminant, ingenios și de o originalitate izbitoare. Romanul Intuiționista a apărut în 1999 și a fost comparat cu Catch-22 de Joseph Heller, V de Thomas Pynchon și Ochiul cel mai albastru de Toni Morrison. A primit Quality Paperback Book Club New Voices Award și a fost finalist la PEN/Hemingway Award. Provocator, de un umor subversiv livrat cu maximă gravitate, Intuiționista îi are ca protagoniști pe inspectorii de ascensoare dintr-un oraș american semănând cu New Yorkul, într-o perioadă nedefinită. Alegorie a rasei, a societății moderne, sau pur și simplu a naturii umane, cartea jonglează cu procedee stilistice și structurale ale romanului noir, ale genului detectivistic, ale criticii sociale naturaliste, chiar ale distopiei. Whitehead creează o lume perfect credibilă pornind de la elemente aparent neverosimile, un fel de labirint borgesian în care strălucește Lila Mae Watson, una dintre cele mai fascinante eroine din ficțiunea contemporană.

Lässig, böse, humorvoll – der neue Roman von Colson Whitehead über die wilden Siebziger im schwarzen New York - die Fortsetzung des Bestsellers »Harlem Shuffle« Ray Carney will von krummen Geschäften nichts mehr wissen. Er hält sich raus aus dem täglichen Chaos New Yorks, wo Gangster sich Schießereien liefern und die Black Liberation Army zum bewaffneten Kampf aufruft. Wäre da nicht seine Tochter May mit dem schier unerfüllbaren Wunsch nach einem Ticket für das Konzert der Jackson Five. Ray muss sein altes Netzwerk aktivieren – auf die Gefahr hin, sich selbst wieder zu verstricken. Als in Harlem ganze Wohnblocks in Flammen aufgehen, beauftragt er Pepper, der wie kein zweiter die Regeln des Spiels kennt, um für Gerechtigkeit zu sorgen. Whiteheads grandios unterhaltsamer Roman über das schwarze New York der wilden Siebziger ist ein großes Sittengemälde Amerikas.

Persoonlijk getinte schets van het leven in de stad New York.