THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF KAVALIER AND CLAY
This brilliant epic novel set in New York and Prague introduces us to two misfit young men who make it big by creating comic-book superheroes. Joe Kavalier, a young 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. Inspired by their own fears and dreams, Kavalier and Clay create theEscapists, The Monitor, and Luna Moth,
This brilliant epic novel set in New York and Prague introduces us to two misfit young men who make it big by creating comic-book superheroes. Joe Kavalier, a young 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. Inspired by their own fears and dreams, Kavalier and Clay create theEscapists, The Monitor, and Luna Moth, inspired by the beautiful Rosa Saks, who will become linked by powerful ties to both men.
- Picador
- Paperback
- August 2001
- 656 Pages
- 9780312282998
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About Michael Chabon
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.
Praise
“The depth of Chabon’s thought, his sharp language, his inventiveness and his ambition make this a novel of towering achievement.”—The New York Times Book Review
“It’s absolutely gosh-wow, super-colossal—smart, funny, and a continual pleasure to read.”—Washington Post Book World
“Towering, swash-buckling thrill of a book . . . the themes are masterfully explored, leaving the book’s sense of humor intact and characters so highly developed they could walk off the page.”—Newsweek
“Well researched and deeply felt, this rich, expansive and hugely satisfying novel will delight a wide range of readers.”—Publishers Weekly