David Mikics Bücher

Saul Bellow stands out as a monumental figure in 20th-century literature, celebrated for his rich characterizations and profound exploration of personality. His novels feature vividly drawn characters, each brimming with life, complexity, and individuality. Bellow's accolades, including the Nobel Prize in Literature and multiple prestigious awards, underscore his significant contribution to fiction, making him a quintessential voice in American literature. His work captures the nuances of human experience, reflecting both the triumphs and flaws of his characters.

An engrossing biography of one of the most influential filmmakers in cinematic history, Kubrick grew up in the Bronx, a doctor's son. From a young age he was consumed by photography, chess, and, above all else, movies. He was a self-taught filmmaker and self-proclaimed outsider, and his films exist in a unique world of their own outside the Hollywood mainstream. Kubrick's Jewishness played a crucial role in his idea of himself as an outsider. Obsessed with rebellion against authority, war, and male violence, Kubrick was himself a calm, coolly masterful creator and a talkative, ever-curious polymath immersed in friends and family. Drawing on interviews and new archival material, Mikics for the first time explores the personal side of Kubrick's films

Reading, the author says, should not be drudgery, and not mere information- gathering or escape either, but a way to live life at a higher pitch. This is a practical guide for anyone who yearns for a more meaningful, satisfying reading experience, as well as sharper reading skills and improved concentration.