The amazing adventures of Kavalier and Clay : a novel / by Michael Chabon.
by Chabon, Michael.
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BookPublisher: New York : Random House, c2000Edition: 1st ed.Description: 639 p. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 0679450041 (acid free paper).Subject(s): Comic books, strips, etc. -- Authorship -- Fiction | Heroes in mass media -- Fiction | Czech Americans -- Fiction | Young men -- Fiction | Artists -- Fiction | New York (N.Y.) -- FictionSummary: 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 Nzaiinvaded 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 the Escapists, The Monitor, and Luna Moth, inspired by the beautiful Rosa Saks, who will become linked by powerful ties to both men.
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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 Nzaiinvaded 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 the Escapists, The Monitor, and Luna Moth, inspired by the beautiful Rosa Saks, who will become linked by powerful ties to both men.
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