The Book of Illusions: A Novel - Softcover

Auster, Paul

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9780312421816: The Book of Illusions: A Novel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0312421818 ISBN 13: 9780312421816

Publisher: Picador USA, 2003

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Having lost his family in a devastating plane crash, Vermont professor David Zimmer journeys around the world to research the life of a presumed-dead silent film actor, and he finds his life changed forever when his subsequent writings get unexpected attention. Reprint. 75,000 first printing.

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Review:

'The Book of Illusions is a masterpiece of storytelling.’ -- Time Out

'Probably the nearest I've come in recent years to finding the perfect novel ... a cracking story.'
-- Jane Asher, `My Six Best Books', Daily Express

‘A seething gothic tale of crime and guilt.’ -- Nicci Gerard – Observer

‘A stunning feat of imagination and likely the best book that Auster has written.’ -- Financial Times

‘An avalanche of incident, of sex, suicide and murder . . . compulsively exhilarating.’ -- Independent

‘Outstanding. This is, put simply, his best book.’ -- New Statesman

Book Description:

The Book of Illusions is one of Paul Auster's greatest novels, now in a stunning new look.

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