Alain Elkann is an Italian author whose works delve into complex interpersonal relationships and the search for identity. His writing is characterized by penetrating psychological depth, exploring themes of family, memory, and cultural heritage. Elkann frequently employs dialogue and reflection to reveal the inner worlds of his characters and their struggles with the past and present. His style is elegant and introspective, drawing readers into the intimate experience of each story.
A writer and journalist falls victim to an obsessive curiosity about a famous artist: Julian Sax. He would like to meet Sax, but the painter is surrounded by an impenetrable protective screen. The writer's wife, Rossa, takes him to Tony's, the team room in London where Sax spends a few hours of his day.
Set within the confines of a single day, this novel explores the complexities of a brilliant bourgeois life, transforming it into a gripping thriller. The narrative blends irony, comedy, and realism, while occasionally evoking a noir sensibility. It subtly intertwines themes of memory and trauma, hinting at the shadows of the Shoah through fragmented glimpses. Elkann's unique approach challenges traditional storytelling by demonstrating that depth and significance can thrive within extreme brevity.
Alain Elkann has mastered the art of the interview. With a background in novels and journalism, and having published over twenty books translated across ten languages, he infuses his interviews with innovation, allowing them to flow freely and organically. Alain Elkann Interviews will provide an unprecedented window into the minds of some of the most well-known and -respected figures of the last twenty-five years.