John Callahan Knihy

Je možné najít humor – sžíravý, bořící veškerá tabu, humor, u něhož nevíte, jestli se smát, nebo brečet – v příběhu osmatřicetiletého karikaturisty, který je současně kvadruplegik a léčící se alkoholik? Odpověď zní ano, pokud je tím karikaturistou John Callahan, jehož skandální dílo zdobilo stránky časopisů Omni, Penthouse a The New Yorker – a pokud ho navíc vypráví vlastními slovy a obrázky. Callahanovo necenzurované líčení vlastního problematického a občas neuvěřitelného života je navíc skutečně inspirativní. V této osvobozující knize nám bez sebelítosti nebo pokrytectví vypráví, jak provozuje kvadruplegik se zdravým libidem sex, jaké to je žít v bezvýchodném bludišti sociálního systému, kde humorista nachází náměty pro své vtipy, a jak člověk, který nemá nejmenší důvod v cokoliv věřit, může najít svou vlastní víru. Podle předlohy Callahanovy knihy Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot natočil v roce 2018 americký režisér Gus Van Sant stejnojmenný životopisný film.

The narrative follows a dedicated politician navigating the complex political landscape from the forests of the Pacific Northwest to Washington, D.C. It explores the political awakening of the baby boomer generation, spanning from the transformative 1960s to the contentious 2000 presidential election, highlighting the evolving ideals and challenges of American politics during this era.

From "the freshest young cartoonist of our time" (The Miami Herald) comes a collection of wicked cartoons that unmask the terminally pompous, snicker at political correctness, and make fun of Madonna's famous chest. Codependency, psychotherapy, road kills, and Dan Quayle will never look the same. Callahan's cartoons appear regularly in Harper's, The Utne Reader, and other publications. 100 cartoons.

Raw, lyrical and blazing with intensity, these short stories are a potent distillation of the genius of Ralph Ellison, author of Invisible Man. 'He saw the dark bird glide into the sun and glow like a bird of flaming gold' Ranging from the Jim Crow South to a Harlem bingo parlour, from the hobo jungles of the Great Depression to Wales during the Second World War, they all display the musically layered voices, soaring language and sheer ebullience that made Ellison a giant of twentieth-century American writing. Written early in Ellison's career, several of these fourteen stories were unpublished in his lifetime, including 'A Storm of Blizzard Proportions' which features in this collection for the first time. 'Approach the simple elegance of Chekhov' Washington Post

When people laugh like hell and then say, That's not funny, you can be pretty sure they're talking about John Callahan. P.J. O'Rourke

Exploring the intricate dynamics of love, the book delves into how it influences both emotions and thoughts. It highlights the contrasting experiences of couples, some of whom navigate love successfully without suffering, while others struggle to grasp its fleeting nature. This examination reveals the complexities of romantic relationships and the challenges faced in maintaining emotional connections.

This collection features new editions of three essential spiritual texts: the Tao Te Ching, which explores the philosophy of Taoism; the Dhammapada, a key scripture in Buddhism emphasizing ethical conduct and mental discipline; and the Bhagavad Gita, a dialogue on duty and righteousness within Hinduism. Each text offers profound insights into life's purpose and moral dilemmas, making this anthology a valuable resource for those seeking wisdom from diverse philosophical traditions.

A retired New York City Homicide Detective, Thomas Griffin, finds his peaceful life disrupted when a yacht crashes into his dock. He is drawn into a complex mystery as he seeks to prevent a local sheriff from making a wrongful arrest, forcing him to confront his past and utilize his investigative skills once more.