Exploring themes of ecological loss and personal grief, this work blends poetry, memoir, and essay to create a rich narrative. The author intertwines his reflections on a plastic-choked ocean with a poignant story of childhood memories and the impact of his mother's death from cancer. Through innovative techniques of "self-erasure," the text invites readers into a multifaceted experience that delves into nonfiction, myth, and aesthetics, ultimately redefining the boundaries of poetry and its potential impact.
'A beacon of hope in a dark world' Cathy Rentzenbrink, The Pool Selected as a Book of the Year 2016 in the Guardian and Observer This inspiring and courageous book is a guiding star for us all in troubled times. One night last winter, Antoine Leiris was at home looking after his son while his wife, H�l�ne, was at a concert with friends. Suddenly he started receiving text messages asking if he was ok. Turning on the TV, Antoine watched the terrorist attacks in Paris unfolding around him and tried to call H�l�ne. She didn't answer. That night H�l�ne was killed, along with 88 other people, at the Bataclan Theatre. Three days later, Antoine wrote an open letter to his wife's killers on Facebook. He refused to be cowed or to let his baby son's life be defined by their acts. 'For as long as he lives, this little boy will insult you with his happiness and freedom,' he wrote. Instantly, that short post caught fire and was shared thousands of times around the world. You Will Not Have My Hate is an extraordinary and heartbreaking memoir which teaches us how to respond to a world full of hatred with generosity and love. This is the rare and unforgettable testimony of a survivor, and a universal message of hope and resilience. THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
Úšpešný mladý spisovateľ Marcus Goldman prechádza tvorivou krízou, písanie sa mu nedarí, zato termín odovzdania rukopisu súri čoraz väčšmi. Obráti sa teda na svojho bývalého profesora Harryho Queberta - aj on je slávnym spisovateľom, no žije už v ústraní na vidieku. Profesor pozve Marcusa k sebe, debatujú o živote, o písaní, až kým vidiecku idylku nenaruší udalosť, čo všetko zvráti: Queberta obvinia z vraždy dievčaťa, ktoré je nezvestné už tridsať rokov, a jeho mŕtvolu nájdu zakopanú pred profesorovým domom. Marcus je presvedčený o nevine svojho mentora, namiesto písania sa pustí do pátrania, a na povrch postupne vyplávajú dlho utajované vášne.
Prominentného nacistu Reinharda Heydricha prezývali pražský mäsiar a kat. Šéf gestapa, ktorý naplánoval holokaust a riadil tajnú službu, sa stal protektorom Čiech a Moravy. Po sérii podlých vrážd českých generálov a vlastencov dostal Slovák Jozef Gabčík a Čech Jan Kubiš z hnutia odporu poverenie Heydricha zabiť. Kniha opisuje kariéru nacistu až po smrteľné zranenie na pražskej zákrute v Kobylisiach – jediný úspešný atentát na vysokopostaveného esesáka počas vojny. Zrodil sa brilantný román o akcii Antropoid riadenej z Londýna. Filmové spracovanie knihy Laurenta Bineta HHhH (Marenčin PT, 2010) prichádza do slovenských kín 15. júna 2017 spolu s druhým vydaním knihy pod rovnomenným názvom Heydrich: Muž so železným srdcom.
One of the most vivid, gripping and chilling first novels of recent years, The Republic of Trees tells the story of Michael, Louis, Alex and Isobel, four children on the edge of adolescence, who run away to the forest to establish their own utopian community. All seems well in the Republic of Trees - until the sudden arrival of Joy. Under her influence, their relationships grow more erotic and obsessive, and the shadows of a nightmarish dystopia start to encroach on reality . . .
Keď sa Myriam, matka dvoch detí, rozhodne napriek nevôli svojho manžela, vrátiť do práce v advokátskej kancelárii, začnú manželia hľadať pestúnku. Po prísnom výbere zamestnajú Louise, ktorá si veľmi rýchlo získa náklonnosť detí a stane sa z nej neodmysliteľná súčasť domácnosti.
Postupne sa pasca vzájomnej závislosti zaklapne, až kým neskončí drámou. Prostredníctvom priliehavého opisu mladého manželstva a fascinujúcej a záhadnej postavy pestúnky sa nám odhaľuje dnešná doba so svojimi predstavami o láske a výchove, nerovnocenných vzťahoch a peniazoch, spoločenských a kultúrnych predsudkoch. Leila Slimani píše ostrým štýlom, do ktorého preniká temná poézia a od prvých strán vytvára napätie.
Set against a backdrop of indoctrination and tragedy, this poignant narrative explores the enduring power of love. The story weaves together themes of resilience and hope, appealing to readers who appreciate deeply emotional tales reminiscent of the works of Amor Towles and Anthony Doerr. Through its rich character development and evocative prose, it captures the struggles and triumphs of individuals facing overwhelming circumstances.
In addition to the inclusion of some recent photographic works, this text documents Sam Taylor-Wood's work on "Third Party", which she realized with professional actors and Marianne Faithful.
In 1947 the International Circus Clowns’ Club began keeping a record of its member clowns’ make-up. Each unique make-up design was painted onto an emptied chicken egg that was catalogued and used to trademark the identities of clowns including the famous Coco and Grimaldi. Stan Bult, founder of the club, painstakingly painted the earliest designs by hand himself. Birth of a Clown is Sam Taylor-Johnson’s photographic documentation of these fascinating objects, now part of the Clowns’ Gallery and Museum in Somerset. Taylor-Johnson stumbled onto the museum by chance and has now preserved these eccentric portraits—sometimes hilarious, sometimes sad—in book form.
