Name: The Separation
SKU: 54851980
Price: 1247.00 TWD
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Author: Christopher Priest

Type

Physical Book

Author

Christopher Priest

Publisher

Valancourt Books

Language

English

Pages

354

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.3x12.7x2.2 cm

Weight

0.32 kg.

ISBN13

9781941147900

Synopsis "The Separation "

Researching the war between Britain and Nazi Germany, which lasted from May 1940 to May 1941, historian Stuart Gratton becomes intrigued by the enigma of J.L. Sawyer, an obscure figure who played a key part in bringing the conflict to its conclusion. As he digs deeper, he discovers there were two J.L. Sawyers - identical twins Jack and Joe, one a fighter pilot and the other a conscientous objector - divided both by their love for the same woman and their attitudes towards the war. But as the brothers' story emerges from books, letters, and diaries, the evidence does not all add up, and there may be an even wider separation between them - divergent realities, in which different possibilities and unexpected truths emerge, and nothing is quite what it seems. Both a brilliant historical novel about World War II and one of the best works of alternate history ever written, Christopher Priest's The Separation earned the Arthur C. Clarke and BSFA Awards and ranks among his finest achievements. Like his classics The Affirmation and The Prestige, it is an engrossing literary puzzle that will keep readers turning the pages until its startling conclusion. 'An astonishing achievement.' - Locus 'A masterly novel that deserves to become a classic.' - The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction 'A complex and enigmatic tale of identity, illusion and deception.' - Glasgow Herald 'Superbly constructed, the prose admirably spare and elegant ... a queasily gripping and intelligent work of fiction.' - Daily Telegraph 'A subtle, unsettling alternative WWII history.' - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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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