Rick Moody Book order

A collection of works by diverse and celebrated authors showcases a range of voices and styles, from poetry to prose. Each contributor brings their unique perspective, exploring themes of identity, culture, and the human experience. This anthology highlights the brilliance of established and emerging writers, inviting readers to engage with thought-provoking narratives and lyrical expressions. The rich tapestry of storytelling promises to captivate and inspire, making it a significant addition to contemporary literature.

A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: NPR, National Post BEST BOOKS FOR GIFTING 2015: Vanity Fair GIFT YOURSELF THIS PAPERBACK -- Seattle Times "This is Moody's best novel in many years...a book of irony and wit and heartbreak." --Dwight Garner, New York Times From the acclaimed Rick Moody, a darkly comic portrait of a man who comes to life in the most unexpected of ways: through his online reviews. Reginald Edward Morse is one of the top reviewers on RateYourLodging.com, where his many reviews reveal more than just details of hotels around the globe--they tell his life story. The puzzle of Reginald's life comes together through reviews that comment upon his motivational speaking career, the dissolution of his marriage, the separation from his beloved daughter, and his devotion to an amour known only as "K." But when Reginald disappears, we are left with the fragments of a life--or at least the life he has carefully constructed--which writer Rick Moody must make sense of. An inventive blurring of the lines between the real and the fabricated, Hotels of North America demonstrates Moody's mastery ability to push the bounds of the novel.

The Alternative Guide to the Universe surveys work that creates unexpected possibilities in art, science and architecture; possibilities so profound that they suggest an alternate reality. This densely illustrated volume features self-taught architects and artists, photographers and futurists, outsider engineers and scientists--all investigating larger systems of knowledge or developing particular disciplines in idiosyncratic directions. Among the visionaries included here are A.G. Rizzoli, Alfred Jensen, Bodys Isek Kingelez, Emery Blagdon, Eugene von Bruenchenheim, George Widener, Guo Fengyi, James Carter, Jean Perdrizet, Lee Godie, Marcel Storr, Melvin Way, Morton Bartlett, Paul Laffoley, Philip Blackmarr, Rammellzee, Richard Greaves, William Scott and Wu Yulu.

Rick Moody's DISCREET MUSIC showcases his long-standing relationship with music, exploring themes from the evolution of the word "cool" to his reflections on artists like Otis Redding and the Velvet Underground. The collection includes insights on modern groups like Wilco and The Pogues, encouraging readers to delve deeper into music's richness.

Laurel Nakadate's work in performance, photography and film demonstrates an unusual level of humanity, as she foregrounds vulnerability, emotion and sensitivity with a striking level of candour. On January 1, 2010, Nakadate (*1975 in Austin, Texas) decided to cry every day for one year, documenting the action in photographs and initiating a ritual that would let her „deliberately take part in sadness each day“. The artist has produced a strong performance that addresses issues of self-reflection, portraiture and emotion. Her photographs provide deep insight into the artist's private life, abashing observers while at the same time awakening their compassion. Art historical quotations or „bad images“ underscore the artistic character of the scenes. Nakadate's „catalogue of tears“ makes repressed emotions visible, present, palpable, and momentary. Exhibition schedule: Zabludowicz Collection, London, September 29-December 11, 2011

Rick Moody confirms his standing as one of America's foremost contemporary writers with this grand, intricate and richly comic cautionary tale of showbiz, money, politics, addiction, sex, work, and family in the modern-day USA. It is the autumn of election year 2000, and the desire for a hit TV mini-series inspires a diverse band of industry strivers to go in search of their own version of water in the desert...

This book serves as a companion to three concurrent gallery exhibitions of Gregory Crewdson's photography in Spring 2002, showcasing his unique visual storytelling. It features a collection of his striking images that blend cinematic elements with surreal narratives, exploring themes of suburban life and human emotion. The exhibitions are held at prominent galleries in New York, Los Angeles, and London, highlighting Crewdson's influential work and its impact on contemporary art.

This novel follows kids out of school as they attempt to start a band and find work in their suburban hometown. It explores themes of friendship and betrayal, capturing the lyrical essence of their lives in an intense narrative.

*A witty and wonderful book about 1970s family life, that has been made into a critically acclaimed film.

Established in 1918 as a memorial to O. Henry, this annual literary tradition has presented a remarkable offering of stories over its seventy-seven-year history. O. Henry first-prize winners have included Dorothy Parker, William Faulkner, Truman Capote, John Cheever, John Updike, and Cynthia Ozick, as well as some lesser-known writers such as Alison Baker and Cornelia Nixon. Many talented writers who were unknown when first chosen for an O. Henry Award later went on to become seminal voices of contemporary American fiction. Representative of the very best in contemporary American fiction, these are varied, full-bodied fictional creations brimming with life--proof of the continuing strength and variety of the American short story.