Walter Tevis The King Is Dead (Paperback) (UK IMPORT)

Description: Further DetailsTitle: The King Is DeadCondition: NewISBN-10: 1399601164EAN: 9781399601160ISBN: 9781399601160Publisher: Weidenfeld & NicolsonFormat: PaperbackRelease Date: 08/15/2024Description: Walter Tevis is widely regarded as a master for both his gritty poolhall novels and his brilliant rendering of the world of competitive chess. This long overdue collection establishes Tevis's rightful place as a maestro of the short form, as well. Including previously unpublished stories from journals and magazines, this entertaining collection showcases Tevis's characteristic perceptiveness, empathy, and range.In one story, a man receives a phone call from his future self and follows their instructions to unpredictable, calamitous results. In another, a famous actor and a young actress showcase their talent for acting both on and off the stage. There are five short stories set in poolhalls, including one that features Fast Eddie Felson and another that was the basis for the novel The Hustler. Here also is his first fictional foray into chess, with a ranked chess player finding fellowship in the prison yard with another player.In all of them, Tevis reminds us again and again why his writing has long been revered for its roving curiosity and innate humanity.A W&N EssentialLanguage: EnglishCountry/Region of Manufacture: GBItem Height: 198mmItem Length: 129mmAuthor: Walter TevisGenre: FictionTopic: Classic FictionItem Width: 30mmItem Weight: 280gRelease Year: 2024 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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