Name: The Glamour
SKU: 54229301
Price: 872.00 TWD
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Author: Christopher Priest
ISBN: 9781954321595

Type

Physical Book

Author

Christopher Priest

Publisher

Valancourt Books

Year

2023

Language

English

Pages

245

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.3x12.7x1.4 cm

ISBN13

9781954321595

Synopsis "The Glamour"

Richard Grey wakes up in a hospital with amnesia after a terrorist bombing. His memories gradually start to return, but what he remembers doesn't always seem to coincide with what really happened. And then there is Susan Kewley, an enigmatic young woman whom Richard does not remember but who claims to have been his lover. With her help, Richard will discover the strange and terrible world of the glamour and a remarkable power both of them may possess ...

From the master of mind-bending literary fiction, Christopher Priest (The Affirmation, The Prestige), The Glamour (1984) is both a gripping, page-turning novel of suspense and an intricate puzzle, whose construction is so clever that readers will want to read the novel a second time to see how exactly it was done.

'A story of psychological suspense, mixed with elements of the supernatural. A well-written, thoroughly engrossing tale; highly recommended.' - Library Journal

'A tightly narrated slice of psychological horror.' - The Independent

Christopher Priest

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Christopher Priest (born James Christopher Owsley in 1961) is an American comic book writer recognized for being the first African American to serve as a writer and editor in the mainstream comic industry. Throughout his career, he has worked for publishers such as Marvel, DC, and Valiant, standing out for his innovative approach to characters like Black Panther, Deathstroke, and Quantum & Woody. His style is characterized by complex plots, non-linear narrative structures, and a deep psychological exploration of the characters.

Among his most recent works is Superman: Lost (2023), a 10-issue miniseries published by DC Comics and translated into Spanish as Superman: Perdido. In this story, Superman is trapped in space for 20 years, although only minutes pass on Earth, creating a profound impact on his identity and relationship with Lois Lane. The series has been praised for its emotional approach and introspective narrative, consolidating Priest as an influential voice in the evolution of superhero comics.

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