375 results for 'Vonnegut, Kurt'

Kurt Vonnegut: The Last Interview And Other Conversations by Kurt Vonnegut is a collection of conversations that offer insight into the life and work of one of America's most iconic writers. In this...

Kurt Vonnegut: A Life of Writing. Dan Wakefield's biography is the first and only YA account of America's greatest novelist. Born in 1922, Kurt Vonnegut drew upon his life experiences to create some...

The Complete Stories of Kurt Vonnegut brings together for the first time all 98 of his short stories, written over six decades. Spanning themes such as war, women, science, romance, and work ethic...

Kurt Vonnegut Jr. was a writer who forever altered American literature. His life is the subject of this biography, which offers unprecedented access to his thoughts and experiences. The author,...

This collection of letters offers an intimate and humorous glimpse into the life of Kurt Vonnegut. Spanning over six decades, these previously unpublished letters reveal the writer's unique...

Kurt Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle is a darkly comedic tale of global apocalypse. Dr Felix Hoenikker's invention of Ice-nine, a lethal chemical capable of freezing the entire planet, sets off a chain...

Kurt Vonnegut: Novels & Stories 1963-1973 is a comprehensive collection of four novels and three short stories by the renowned American author. This first volume in a projected three-volume edition...

Kurt Vonnegut: A Critical Companion is an in-depth guide to seven of the author's most important novels. This critical companion provides clear analysis and close readings of works such as Player...

A previously unseen collection of love letters from Kurt Vonnegut to his first wife, Jane, offers a unique glimpse into the life and mind of the renowned author. Spanning over two years, these...

Kurt Vonnegut: Novels 1976-1985 is a comprehensive collection of four novels and additional writings from one of America's most original satirists. Slapstick, Jailbird, Deadeye Dick, and Galápagos...

Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five is a powerful exploration of trauma and memory. Journalist Tom Roston delves into the connection between Vonnegut's life and his iconic novel, examining the...

A society with indefinite lifespans and population control maintains a population of just forty million. To limit births, individuals must volunteer to die, resulting in few new lives being born and...

The Vonnegut Encyclopedia Revised and Updated Edition is an authoritative compendium to Kurt Vonnegut's works, covering his novels, stories, essays, and plays. Spanning over five decades of writing,...

Breaking Down Vonnegut offers a comprehensive guide to the life and works of American writer Kurt Vonnegut. Written for young adults through adulthood, this book explores the themes underlying his...

The Big Trip Up YonderIn 2158 A.D., America is plagued by severe overpopulation and shortages of food and resources, thanks to the invention of Anti-Gerasone, a medicine that halts the aging process...

Welcome to the Monkey House; Palm Sunday: an Autobiographical Collage by Kurt Vonnegut is a collection of short stories that showcases the author's unique blend of science fiction and satire...

Kurt Cobain's personal notebooks offer a unique glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential musicians of his time. More than twenty of these notebooks, filled with lyrics, drawings, and...

Kurt Vonnegut's Mother Night is a thought-provoking novel that challenges our moral sense. The story revolves around Howard W. Campbell, Jr., a spy during World War II, who is now on trial in Israel...

Kurt Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle is a science fiction satire that explores our deepest fears of global destruction. With his trademark dry wit, Vonnegut crafts a story about a deadly legacy left by Dr...

A chilling tale of global destruction, told with dark humour and biting irony, awaits in this science fiction novel. Kurt Vonnegut's story revolves around the invention of ice-nine, a lethal chemical...

A bridge collapse in a national park sets off a chain of events that exposes a complex web of power struggles and corruption. Kurt Hunter, a National Park Service Special Agent, is drawn into the...

On the Galapagos, a million years after Charles Darwin's initial visit, a new species has evolved. The human survivors of a catastrophic event have transformed into sleek, furry creatures with...

The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut Winston Niles Rumfoord's extraordinary journey takes him to the farthest reaches of space and time. After flying his spaceship into a chrono-synclastic...

Fritz and Kurt is an extraordinary true story of love, courage, and survival. In 1938, the Nazis came to Vienna, bringing hatred and danger for Jewish families like Fritz's. When his father was taken...

Kurt Cobain sits alone in an attic extension, his hand poised over the trigger of a gun. He is about to become a Seattle suicide statistic, a figure to be reported in a local newspaper. Yet Kurt has...

Kurt Cobain: A Rock and Roll Morality Story This biography offers an inside look at the life of Kurt Cobain, from his troubled childhood to his rise as a successful musician. Sandford explores...

Astro City Metrobook Volume 1 offers a fresh perspective on the world of superheroes. In this collection, a hero's dark secrets are revealed, while a young man is mentored by a mysterious figure...

Kurt Jackson's A Bestiary is a stunning collection of natural history and art. As a lifelong study of zoology, this contemporary bestiary brings together stunning imagery with commentaries and poems...

A man falls to the ground and dies after using a cash machine. Shortly afterwards, a taxi driver is brutally murdered by two teenage girls who show no remorse. One girl escapes police custody and...

Kurt Weill's America explores the complex and evolving relationship between German-Jewish composer Kurt Weill and American culture. Following his escape from Europe in 1935, Weill's works began to...

The Dance Theatre of Kurt Jooss by Suzanne WaltherThis book explores the life and work of Kurt Jooss, a German-American choreographer who revolutionized modern dance. First published in 1997, it...

Kurt Jackson's Botanical Landscape is a collection of works that celebrate the diversity of the plant kingdom. The artist and environmentalist draws inspiration from day-to-day plants, as well as...

Kurt Schwitters: A Pioneer of Merz Art German painter, author, and mixed media artist Kurt Schwitters (1887-1948) is regarded as one of the most significant artists of the international avant-garde...

Kurt Jackson's Sea explores the artist's enduring fascination with the sea, capturing its ever-changing beauty and power. Through 200 colour images, Jackson reflects on his interactions with coastal...

Billy Pilgrim's life is a complex tapestry of roles and experiences, woven together by the threads of war, time travel, and the search for meaning. This powerful and poignant novel tells the story of...

Kurt Cobain: The Last Interview and Other Conversations by MELVILLE HOUSE is a collection of interviews that offers a unique insight into the life and thoughts of one of music's most iconic figures...

Kurt Cobain's Journals offer an intimate look at the life and creative process of one of music's most iconic figures. Spanning dozens of notebooks, these personal writings reveal the artist's...

Serving the Servant: Remembering Kurt CobainTwenty-five years after his tragic death, a new perspective emerges on one of music's most enduring icons. In 1991, Danny Goldberg became Nirvana's...

Kurt Jackson's sketchbooks reveal the artist's daily creative process, with hundreds of pages bearing marks, notes, poems and scribbles that underpin his finished canvases. This collection of 20...

Kurt Weill on Stage: From Berlin to BroadwayA comprehensive exploration of the life and work of composer Kurt Weill, from his early days in Europe to his later success in the US. Prolific writer...

Grenadiers: The Story of Waffen SS General Kurt "Panzer" MeyerThis memoir offers a unique insight into the experiences of one of Germany's most decorated and successful soldiers during World War II...

Incompleteness: The Proof and Paradox of Kurt GödelA deeply human portrait of a brilliant mind, Rebecca Goldstein's biography probes the life and work of Kurt Gödel, whose vision revolutionized...

Kurt Wallander's life seems to be back on track after accepting an offer on a new house. However, a discovery in the garden throws everything off balance - the skeleton of a middle-aged woman. As...

A gruesome and meticulously planned murder sets off a chain of events in this gripping mystery. Four nuns and a fifth woman are killed in a savage night-time attack, and one year later, Inspector...

Anthony Padgett's "A Year With Kurt Schwitters 2021-2022 - Catalogue" is a collection of over 50 artworks created in response to International artist Kurt Schwitters, who spent his final year in the...

Grenadiers: The Story of Waffen SS General Kurt "Panzer" MeyerThis autobiography offers a unique insight into the mind of one of Germany's most decorated and successful soldiers of World War II...

Kurt Gödel: A Life of Genius and Innovation This biography offers a fresh perspective on the life of Kurt Gödel, one of the most influential mathematicians, philosophers, and physicists of the 20th...

The Man Who Smiled is a gripping mystery novel by Henning Mankell. After a traumatic event, Inspector Kurt Wallander is determined to leave the police force, but a new case draws him back in. A...

Kurt Wolff was a pivotal figure in modern literature, shaping the literary world and publishing houses over two continents and five decades. Through his career, he nurtured an impressive array of...

Kurt Schwitters: A New Perspective This richly illustrated book offers a fresh assessment of Kurt Schwitters' oeuvre, one of the most influential artists of the interwar European avant-garde. Active...

A comprehensive and deeply personal portrait of Kurt Cobain, written by veteran music journalist Charles R. Cross.This extraordinary story explores the life of artistic brilliance and the pain that...

The Troubled Man by Henning Mankell is a gripping mystery that follows Detective Kurt Wallander as he investigates the disappearance of H kan von Enke, a man with a troubled past. A few months...

Superman by Kurt Busiek Book One is a collection of iconic tales that explore the complexities of Clark Kent's dual identity. When Clark discovers he has powers like those of his fictional namesake,...

Clarinet and piano arrangements of 10 iconic songs from Kurt Weill's most famous stage works are presented in this intermediate-level collection. Players will enjoy performing these well-known tunes,...

Danny Goldberg's memoir of his time with Nirvana offers a fresh perspective on the band's most pivotal years. From 1990 to 1994, Goldberg worked closely with Kurt Cobain, witnessing the band's...

Kurt Gödel's groundbreaking 1931 paper "On Formally Undecidable Propositions" revolutionised mathematics and philosophy. Nearly a century later, his work continues to pose profound questions about...

Your Creative Writing Masterclass features advice from over 100 renowned authors, including Austen, Chekhov, Dickens, Hemingway, Nabokov, Vonnegut, and many more. This comprehensive guide offers...

Kurt Cobain's life and death have become an integral part of rock 'n' roll legend. This extraordinary story of artistic brilliance and the pain that extinguished it is told by music journalist...

Kurt Gödel's groundbreaking 1931 paper "On Formally Undecidable Propositions" continues to pose profound questions for mathematics, philosophy, computer science, and artificial intelligence. His...

Kurt Gödel's life has long been shrouded in mystery, despite his profound impact on modern science. This biography draws upon his letters and writings to explore his intellectual friendships,...

On Midsummer's Eve, three young friends gather in a wood to reenact an elaborate masque. But their performance is cut short when each of them is shot with a single bullet.The next day, one of...

The Hitler Conspirator: The Story of Kurt Freiherr von Plettenberg and Stauffenberg's Valkyrie Plot to Kill the FuhrerThis biography sheds new light on the life of Kurt Freiherr von Plettenberg, a...

As midsummer approaches, Inspector Wallander's plans for a peaceful holiday are disrupted by a tragic event. A teenage girl takes her own life before his eyes, and a former minister of justice is...

Kurt Jackson Painting. Sea. Sky. Light. Land. Cornwall by Jeremy Mark Robinson is a new hardback edition featuring many new illustrations, including photographs taken specifically for this...

Prison Elite: A Memoir of Survival and Resilience in Nazi Captivity Austrian Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg's seven-year imprisonment by the Nazis is a little-known aspect of concentration camp history...

Sweden, winter 1991. A life raft washes up on a beach, containing two men shot dead. The initial case appears straightforward, but soon takes a sinister turn. Inspector Wallander's investigation...

Louise Akerblom's disappearance in 1992 sets off a chain of events that takes Inspector Wallander to the heart of international intrigue. As he delves into the case, he uncovers a complex web of...

The debut novel from a visionary author, published on a milestone birthday, offers a darkly comedic and thought-provoking exploration of a world where technology has revolutionised the workforce. In...

A crew of six crash-land on a distant planet, only to find themselves in a world that defies explanation. The landscape is a surreal tapestry of strange and wondrous sights, from the soft, spongy...

Kurt Lewin's groundbreaking social science approach to planned change is now more accessible than ever. This book makes his theoretical work and its practical applications available in an engaging...

Welcome to the Monkey House: A Collection of Short Stories by Kurt Vonnegut This special edition celebrates one of Kurt Vonnegut's most beloved works, featuring multiple variant drafts of the title...

The 27 Club: A Haunting Investigation into Music's Darkest Phenomenon In this gripping and thought-provoking book, author Howard Sounes delves into the lives and deaths of six iconic musicians who...

Armageddon in Retrospect by Kurt Vonnegut is a poignant and humorous collection of twelve new writings. Published posthumously to coincide with the anniversary of the author's death, this book offers...

Written by Kurt Vonnegut, Bluebeard is a satirical piece presented in the form of Rabo Karabekian's fictional autobiography. This humorous and thought-provoking work reflects on life at seventy-one...

Kurt Vonnegut's magnum opus is a work of genius that has earned him the title of our modern-day deity. Desayuno de campeones is his most daring creation, a novel that showcases his unique blend of...

This collection of fourteen previously unpublished short stories showcases Kurt Vonnegut's unique voice and style. Written in the early days of his career, these vignettes offer a humorous and wise...

A beautifully presented hardback edition of Kurt Vonnegut's iconic novel, Slaughterhouse 5.Billy Pilgrim, a barber's assistant and optometrist, finds himself unstuck in time, hiding in the basement...

Palm Sunday is an autobiographical collage that showcases Kurt Vonnegut's singular voice as an essayist and commentator on American society. In this self-portrait in writing, he writes about...

2bro2b is a science fiction short story by Kurt Vonnegut, originally published in the digest magazine Worlds of If Science Fiction in January 1962. The title refers to the telephone number one dials...

Kurt Vonnegut's Fates Worse Than Death is a deeply personal and unflinching exploration of his life story. This second volume in Vonnegut's autobiographical writings weaves together fragments of his...

The Sirens of Titan: A Science Fiction Novel by Kurt Vonnegut In this thought-provoking novel, Kurt Vonnegut explores themes of free will and predestination through the story of Winston Niles...

Sucker's Portfolio brings together seven previously unpublished works by Kurt Vonnegut, one of the 20th century's most renowned writers. This collection showcases Vonnegut's unique blend of satire...

Fates Worse Than Death by Kurt Vonnegut is a thought-provoking exploration of life's complexities. This collection of essays tackles a wide range of subjects, including mortality, mental health, the...

A Man Without a Country is a deeply personal and thought-provoking work by Kurt Vonnegut, written over the last five years in the form of a loose memoir. The result is a unique and intimate...

The Roman Rituals by Kurt Kesler is a comprehensive translation of the rituals and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. The translation of these rituals was a painstaking process, involving...

Kurt Vonnegut's Wampeters, Foma & Granfalloons is a unique collection of essays, speeches, and reviews that offer a glimpse into his life, views, and writing. This book presents a candid and often...

The Sirens of Titan A Novel by Kurt Vonnegut is an outrageous romp through space, time, and morality. Malachi Constant, the richest man on Earth, is offered a chance to take a journey to distant...

Kurt Vonnegut's Bagombo Snuff Box Uncollected Short Fiction is a collection of his favourite stories from the postwar years that showcase his unique voice and style. Written during this period, these...

Kurt Vonnegut's God Bless You, Dr. Kevorkian is a thought-provoking collection of musings about life and death. In this book, Vonnegut explores the nature of existence through a series of interviews...

Welcome to the Monkey House brings together twenty-five short stories from one of America's most beloved and provocative writers. Kurt Vonnegut's unique blend of humour, wit and bewilderment at...

Kurt Vonnegut's collected graduation speeches and words of wisdom offer a unique blend of humor, insight, and satire. Chosen by fellow novelist Dan Wakefield, this expanded edition features 15...

Timequake is a novel that combines elements of science fiction and satire to explore themes of memory, free will, and the human experience. With his trademark wit, Kurt Vonnegut addresses issues such...

Kurt Vonnegut's unique perspective on writing is presented in this comprehensive guide, co-authored by his former student Suzanne McConnell. Spanning 37 chapters, the book offers an extensive...

Kurt Vonnegut and Lee Stringer discuss the art of writing in this unique conversation. The two writers, from different backgrounds, share their experiences and insights into creating meaningful books...

Kurt Vonnegut's "Pity the Reader" is a unique blend of writing guidance and personal insight. This collection of rare photos, reproductions, and anecdotes offers a glimpse into Vonnegut's approach to...

Rudy Waltz's life has been marked by tragedy and hardship. At just twelve years old, he was involved in an incident that would have far-reaching consequences. Now, at fifty-four, he is struggling to...

Deadeye Dick A Novel by Kurt VonnegutA darkly comedic and satirical exploration of the human search for absolution and happiness, set against a backdrop of crime, punishment, and the randomness of...

Jailbird is a witty and satirical morality play that combines fiction and fact to explore the complexities of human nature. Written by Kurt Vonnegut, this novel tells the story of Walter J...

Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five is a powerful and poignant account of the devastating consequences of war. This novel, which combines elements of historical fiction, science fiction, and...

Set against the backdrop of war and espionage, Kurt Vonnegut's novel explores the complexities of morality in a world where right and wrong are not always clear-cut. Howard W. Campbell Jr recounts...