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Bruno Schulz has foreseen catastrophe and is almost paralysed by fear. His last chance of survival is to leave the home town to which, despite being in his late forties, he clings as if to a comforting blanket. So he retreats into his cellar (and sometimes hides under his desk) to write a letter to Thomas Mann: appealing to the literary giant to help him find a foreign publisher, in order that the reasons to leave Drohobych will finally outweigh the reasons to stay. Evoking Bulgakov and Singer, Biller takes us on an astounding, burlesque journey into Schulz's world, which vacillates between shining dreams and unbearable nightmares - a world which, like Schulz's own stories, prophesies the apocalyptic events to come. Includes two stories by Bruno Schulz: 'Birds' and 'The Cinnamon Shops', from The Street of Crocodiles.

Beiträge von John le Carré, Thomas L Friedman, Herlinde Koelbl, Simon Schama, Maxim Biller, Gisela Dachs, Naama Haikin, Yoram Kaniuk, Marc Scheps, Nava Semel und Dubravka Ugrešić u. a. Er ist international der bedeutendste Fotograf Israels: Micha Bar-Am. Seit Staatsgründung verfolgt er die Geschichte Israels mit seiner Kamera. Er blickt auf die menschliche Dimension der politischen Konflikte, auf die Hoffnungen und Nöte der Neueinwanderern der 1950er Jahre, auf die Narben des letzten Krieges und die Angst vor dem nächsten. Und doch ist Bar-Am alles andere als ein Kriegsfotograf. Seine Bilder zeigen nicht die Kämpfe selbst, sondern den Alltag im Ausnahmezustand und die Sehnsucht nach Frieden. Neben 200 Abbildungen versammelt diese Monographie Essays international renommierter Künstler und Kulturschaffender, die auf die Geschichten ‚hinter den Bildern’ Bar-Ams blicken. Diese Vielfalt der Stimmen eröffnet neue Perspektiven auf Micha Bar-Am’s fotografisches Werk und rücken dessen Vielschichtigkeit in den Vordergrund. Micha Bar-Am’s photographs show the everyday life of an Israel in a state of emergency and the longing for freedom. Alongside 200 illustrations, this monograph collects essays by internationally renowned artists and cultural figures.

Maxim Biller's English language debut showcases his exceptional storytelling through a collection of compelling narratives. Gaining critical acclaim, this work features two stories that were notably published in The New Yorker within a short span, highlighting Biller's unique voice and literary prowess. The collection delves into intricate themes and vivid characterizations, reflecting the author's rich background and insights into the human experience.

Featuring essays by Myla Goldberg, Helen Epstein, Jan Morris, and Francine Prose, "Travelers' Tales Prague" collects over 20 stories from the city that inspired compositions from Mozart and novels from Kafka. The pieces in this book are both a charming enticement for prospective travelers and a welcome companion for those already there.