C by Tom McCarthy (English) Paperback Book

Description: C by Tom McCarthy Follows the life of Serge Carrefax, a man who surges into the electric modernity of the early twentieth century, transfixed by the technologies that obliterate him. Born to the sound of one of the experimental wireless stations, Serge finds himself steeped in a weird world of transmissions. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The author of one of the great English novels of the past ten years moves to the next level, with a novel of thrilling action, imagination and ambition.Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize.C follows the short, intense life of Serge Carrefax, a man who - as his name suggests - surges into the electric modernity of the early twentieth century, transfixed by the technologies that will obliterate him.Born to the sound of one of the very earliest experimental wireless stations, Serge finds himself steeped in a weird world of transmissions, whose very air seems filled with cryptic and poetic signals of all kinds. What follows is a stunning tour de force in which the eerily idyllic settings of pre-war Europe give way to the exhilarating flight-paths of the frontline aeroplane radio operator, then the prison camps of Germany, the drug-fuelled London of the roaring twenties and, finally, the ancient tombs of Egypt.Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize. Notes Paperback edition of McCarthys dazzling novel following the life of Serge Carrefax through the early 20th century. It was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and was the bookies favourite. McCarthy is also a conceptual artist, and his earlier novel Remainder is being adapted into a film by Film Four. Its questioning hypnotic textures pay dividends Alan Chadwick, Metro Back Cover C follows the short, intense life of Serge Carrefax, a man who - as his name suggests - surges into the electric modernity of the early twentieth century, transfixed by the technologies that will obliterate him. Born to the sound of one of the very first experimental wireless stations, Serge finds himself steeped in a weird world of transmissions, whose very air seems filled with cryptic and poetic signals of all kinds. What follows is a stunning tour de force in which the eerily idyllic settings of pre-war Europe give way to the exhilarating flight-paths of the frontline aeroplane radio operator, then the prison camps of Germany, the drug-fuelled London of the roaring twenties and, finally, the ancient tombs of Egypt. Skilfully realised, ambitious Guardian A beautiful, accessible novel with a thrilling tale. One of the most brilliant books to have hit the shelves this year Sunday Telegraph McCarthy is fast revealing himself as a master craftsman who is steering the contemporary novel towards exciting territories Observer Author Biography Tom McCarthy is the author of Tintin and the Secret of Literature and four internationally celebrated novels- Remainder, Men in Space, C, which was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and the Walter Scott Prize, and Satin Island, which was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and the Goldsmiths Prize. In 2013 McCarthy was awarded the inaugural Windham-Campbell Literature Prize by Yale University. His creation, in 1999, of the International Necronautical Society has led to installations and exhibitions in galleries and museums around the world, from Tate Britain and the ICA in London to The Drawing Center in New York. Review C inserts itself, slyly yet confidently, into the history of modernism. This is a genuinely exciting and spookily beautiful book, a new kind of joy -- Neel Mukherjee * The Times *McCarthy is fast revealing himself as a master craftsman who is steering the contemporary novel towards exciting territories * Observer *Skilfully realised, ambitious -- Christopher Taylor * Guardian *An intelligent, ambitious book... A beautiful, accessible novel with a thrilling tale. This is one of the most brilliant books to have hit the shelves this year and McCarthy deserves high praise for an electric piece of writing which should be enjoyed as well as discussed -- Beth Jones * Sunday Telegraph *C is formidably well assembled, and it is admirable for an unashamed literary ambition -- Peter Carty * Independent on Sunday * Promotional The author of one of the great English novels of the past ten years moves to the next level, with a novel of thrilling action, imagination and ambition, perfect for fans of Bolano and Pynchon. Prizes Short-listed for Man Booker Prize for Fiction 2010 Short-listed for Galaxy National Book Awards: Waterstones UK Author of the Year 2010 Review Text C inserts itself, slyly yet confidently, into the history of modernism. This is a genuinely exciting and spookily beautiful book, a new kind of joy Review Quote C inserts itself, slyly yet confidently, into the history of modernism. This is a genuinely exciting and spookily beautiful book, a new kind of joy Promotional "Headline" The author of one of the great English novels of the past ten years moves to the next level, with a novel of thrilling action, imagination and ambition. Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize. Details ISBN0099547023 Author Tom McCarthy Pages 320 Year 2011 ISBN-10 0099547023 ISBN-13 9780099547020 Format Paperback Imprint Vintage Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Birth 2020 Media Book Language English Short Title C Series Vintage Books Publisher Vintage Publishing Publication Date 2011-08-04 UK Release Date 2011-08-04 AU Release Date 2011-08-04 NZ Release Date 2011-08-04 Translator Olga Meerson Affiliation Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad, India Position UN Under-Secretary General and Rector Qualifications QC Audience General Alternative 9781409040965 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:37078461;

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