WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION 2001
One night in 1939, Josef Kavalier shuffles into his cousin Sam Clay’s cramped New York bedroom, his nerve-racking escape from Prague finally achieved. Little does he realise that this is the beginning of an extraordinary friendship and even more fruitful business partnership. Together, they create a comic strip called The Escapist, its superhero a Nazi-busting saviour who liberates the oppressed around the world. The Escapist makes their fortune, but Joe can think of only one thing: How can he effect a real-life escape, and free his family from the tyranny of Hitler?
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WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION 2001
One night in 1939, Josef Kavalier shuffles into his cousin Sam Clay’s cramped New York bedroom, his nerve-racking escape from Prague finally achieved. Little does he realise that this is the beginning of an extraordinary friendship and even more fruitful business partnership. Together, they create a comic strip called The Escapist, its superhero a Nazi-busting saviour who liberates the oppressed around the world. The Escapist makes their fortune, but Joe can think of only one thing: How can he effect a real-life escape, and free his family from the tyranny of Hitler?
Imprint | HarperPerennial |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | July 2001 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
Authors | Michael Chabon |
Dimensions | 197 x 130 x 40mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 639 |
Edition | New Ed |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-84115-493-0 |
Barcode | 9781841154930 |
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LSN | 1-84115-493-8 |