Chris Andrews is an Australian translator and writer renowned for being the primary English translator of the acclaimed Latin American author Roberto Bolaño. His prolific work has introduced Bolaño's significant literary voice to a wider audience. Beyond his translation achievements, Andrews is also a respected poet, with a collection of his original verse earning a prestigious award. His literary contributions showcase a deep engagement with complex themes and a distinct authorial perspective that enriches both his translations and his own creative output.
The story follows hybrid werewolf Kyle Smithson, who inadvertently sparks chaos after saving a young human woman. Unbeknownst to him, his long-buried wife has returned as a vampire, entangled in a dangerous turf war. As he grapples with his promise and escalating personal stakes, Kyle finds himself torn between his past love and the woman he aims to protect, leading him to confront a life-or-death struggle.
The Oulipo is a literary think tank that brings together writers and mathematicians. This book assesses the work of the group, explores where it came from, and envisages its future. Redefining the Oulipo's key concept of the constraint in a clear and rigorous way, Chris Andrews weighs the roles of craft and imitation in the group's practice.
Contains 64 pages of atmospheric images showing the elusive charm of the county of Herefordshire - from Leominster and Shobdon in the north to Ross-on-Wye and Goodrich in the south.
A souvenir picture book, with over 60 colour photographs showing the atmosphere of this historic city.
When Nuria Martí, the beautiful Spanish figure skater, is suddenly dropped from the Olympic team, a besotted admirer builds a secret ice rink for her in the ruins of an old mansion on the outskirts of their seaside town. What he doesn't tell her is that he paid for it using embezzled public funds. Such deceit is not without repercussions, and the skating rink soon becomes a crime scene... Rife with political corruption, sex, jealousy and frustrated passion, The Skating Rink - narrated in turn by a corrupt and pompous civil servant, a beleaguered romantic poet, and a duplicitous local entrepreneur - is a darkly atmospheric tale of murder and its motives.
Exploring a range of vivid imagery and themes, this collection features poems that juxtapose the mundane with the cosmic, from paint splotches to a star named Fang. Through intricate wordplay and structural experimentation, it reflects on life's complexities and potential avenues for escape. The work encourages readers to engage in its playful yet profound examination of the world's ever-changing nature.
Designed for aspiring screenwriters, this planner simplifies the scriptwriting process by providing a fill-in-the-blank format to develop up to three movie scripts. It guides users through crafting a comprehensive outline that covers all essential story beats while allowing for creative flexibility. Once completed, the planner serves as a valuable reference tool for future writing projects.
A naïve mermaid finds herself at the center of a brewing conflict among magical creatures, tasked with the daunting challenge of preventing a world-wide war. As she navigates the complexities of diplomacy and the intricacies of her own powers, her journey explores themes of innocence, courage, and the importance of understanding different cultures. With the fate of magical beings hanging in the balance, her unique perspective may hold the key to peace.
Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows groups of children evacuated from London's East End to a tranquil Welsh village, seeking refuge from the bombings. As they adapt to a rural lifestyle, they confront the challenges of separation from their families and the harsh realities of war, discovering resilience and camaraderie in their new environment. The narrative explores themes of innocence, loss, and the transformative power of community during turbulent times.