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Author:

Chabon, Michael.

Title:

The amazing adventures of Kavalier and Clay [large print] : a novel / Michael Chabon.

Format:

[large print] :

Edition:

Large print ed.

Publisher:

RB Large Print,

Copyright Date:

2005, c2000

Description:

966 p. (large print) ; 25 cm.

Subject:

Comic books, strips, etc.--Authorship--Fiction.
Heroes in mass media--Fiction.
Czech Americans--Fiction.
Jewish youth--Fiction.
Large type books.
New York (N.Y.)--Fiction.
Young men--Fiction.
Cartoonists--Fiction.
Bildungsromans.
Humorous stories.

Summary:

This brilliant epic novel set in New York and Prague introduces us to two misfit young men who make it big by creating comic-book superheroes. Joe Kavalier, a young artist who has also been trained in the art of Houdiniesque escape, has just smuggled himself out of Nazi-invaded Prague and landed in New York City. His Brooklyn cousin Sammy Clay is looking for a partner to create heroes, stories, and art for the latest novelty to hit America the comic book. Inspired by their own fears and dreams, Kavalier and Clay create the Escapists, The Monitor, and Luna Moth, inspired by the beautiful Rosa Saks, who will become linked by powerful ties to both men.

ISBN:

9781419339592
1419339591

Locations:

EBPE325 -- Estherville Public Library (Estherville)

MXPG943 -- Fort Dodge Public Library (Fort Dodge)