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9780312282998

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay: A Novel

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  • ISBN13:

    9780312282998

  • ISBN10:

    0312282990

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2001-08-25
  • Publisher: Picador

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Summary

Winner of the Bay Area Book Reviewers' Award, New York Library Book Award Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, PEN/Faulkner Award, Los Angeles Times Book AwardJoe Kavalier, a young Jewish 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.Drawing on their own fears and dreams, Kavalier and Clay create the Escapist, the Monitor, and Luna Moth, inspired by the beautiful Rosa Saks, who will become linked by powerful ties to both men.With exhilarating style and grace, Michael Chabon tells an unforgettable story about American romance and possibility.

Author Biography

Michael Chabon is the bestselling author of Werewolves In Their Youth, Wonder Boys, A Model World, and The Mysteries of Pittsburgh. He lives in California with his wife and children.

Table of Contents

The Escape Artist
1(66)
A Couple of Boy Geniuses
67(96)
The Funny-Book War
163(126)
The Golden Age
289(134)
Radioman
423(46)
The League of the Golden Key
469(168)
Author's Note 637

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