Authors: Stephen King

Description: Danny Torrance a grandi. Ses démons aussi... La suite tant attendue du cultissime Shining. Stephen King renoue avec l'histoire et le personnage de l'un de ses plus grands succès : Shining. Le petit Dany Torrance est désormais adulte. Il a échappé au sort de son père alcoolique et travaille en tant qu'aide-soignant dans un hospice où il utilise ses pouvoirs surnaturels pour apaiser la souffrance des mourants. D'où son surnom : Docteur Sleep. Il rencontre Abra, fillette de 12 ans, pourchassée par un étrange groupe de voyageurs qui traversent les Etats-Unis en se nourrissant de la lumière des enfants télépathes. Commence alors une guerre épique entre le bien et le mal... King signe un livre magistral, d'une richesse inouïe : à la fois conte fantastique, roman d'aventure, thriller et allégorie de l'Amérique contemporaine - et nous prouve qu'il est bel et bien « The King » ! Stephen King a écrit plus de 50 romans, tous best-sellers, et plus de 200 nouvelles. Il est devenu un mythe vivant de la littérature américaine (National Book Foundation Medal en 2003 pour sa contribution aux lettres américaines, Grand Master du Prix Edgar Allan Poe en 2007, etc.).

Langue: fr

Publisher: Albin Michel

Categories: Fiction

Authors: Margaret Atwood

Description: " Un livre qui embrase les peurs de notre temps... Un merveilleux équilibre entre humour, outrage et beauté. " The New York Times Book Review Dans ce recueil d'essais à la fois drôles, érudits, débordants de curiosité et étrangement prémonitoires, Margaret Atwood tourne son intelligence exceptionnelle et son humour espiègle sur notre monde et nous rend compte de ses réflexions. Elle revient sur le krach financier, l'ascension de Trump et la pandémie. De la crise climatique à la question de l'avortement, personne n'est plus à même d'interroger les mystères multiples et variés de l'humanité. Cette anthologie non seulement saisit parfaitement notre époque, mais nous en dit un peu plus sur la personnalité de l'autrice emblématique de La Servante écarlate, sur ses combats et sur les écrivains qu'elle affectionne, de Richard Powers à Doris Lessing en passant par Alice Munro.

Langue: fr

Publisher: Robert Laffont

Categories: Literary Collections

Authors: Jason S. Polley ,Stephanie Laine Hamilton

Description: This edited collection variously interrogates how everyday evil manifests in Stephen King’s now-familiar American imaginary; an imaginary that increases the representational limits of both anticipated and experienced realism. Divided into three parts: I. The Man, II. The Monster, and III. The Re-mediator, the book offers rigorous readings of evil, realism, and popular culture as represented in a range of texts (and paratexts) from the King canon. Rich with images, a photo-essay, and appendices collecting classical texts and cultural detritus germane to King, this book moves away from viewing King’s work primarily through the lens of the “American gothic” and toward the realism that the suspense novelist’s voice (fictional and non-) and influence (literary and popular) indelibly continue to amplify, all the while complicating the traditional divide between serious literature and popular fiction. Stephen King remains perpetually popular. And he is finally receiving the academic treatment he has craved since the early 1980s. Yet still unexamined in the King critical canon is the suspense novelist’s fascination with “everyday evil.” Beyond rigorous interrogations of King’s fictional depictions of “everyday evil” by an array of scholars of different ranks living around the world (Canada, Finland, Hong Kong, the UK), the book, replete with 20 images, considers how King widens the parameters of literary production and appreciation. An integral part of the Americana that King’s five-decades-in-the-making canon configures, of course, includes King himself. King has long made use of self-referentiality in his fiction and nonfiction. Some of his nonfiction, several of our essays reveal, recirculates in paratextual form as “Prefatory Remarks” to new novels or new editions of older ones. The paratexts considered here (both across the volume and in the appendices) offer alternate ways by which to appreciate King and his sphere of influence (literary and popular). Said appendices are a grouping of King's paratexts on his writing as Bachman, appearing here, for the first time, as a cohesive collection. King's influence took off in the 1970s, as is further explored in the book-enveloping three-part photo-essay “King’s America, America’s King: Stephen King & Popular Culture since the 1970s.” About the transformative quality of “everyday evil,” the photo-essay tracks the cultural impacts of King first as an emerging author, then a pop culture phenomenon, and, finally, as an established American literary voice. Everyday Evil in Stephen King's America is designed to appeal to teachers and students of American literature, to Stephen King enthusiasts, as well as to acolytes of Americana since the Vietnam War.

Langue: en

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Categories: Literary Criticism

Authors: Leslie Jamison

Description: Quel point commun entre Billie Holiday et Stephen King ? Entre Amy Winehouse, Marguerite Duras et l’auteure de ce livre ? L’art – l’art et l’addiction. Après ses Examens d’empathie, Leslie Jamison se penche sur les liens entre écriture et toxicomanie, en commençant par sa propre expérience. De sa première gorgée de champagne au délitement de sa vie de jeune adulte, Leslie Jamison livre un témoignage sincère sur l’emprise de l’alcool et son chemin vers la sobriété. Elle met en regard sa propre trajectoire éthylique avec celles de femmes et d’hommes de lettres tels que Raymond Carver, William Burroughs, Jean Rhys et David Foster Wallace, déboulonnant page à page le mythe de l’ivresse inspirée. Ce chœur de voix dessine les contours d’un récit commun qui en dit autant sur les toxicomanes que sur la société qui, selon la couleur de leur peau, leur origine sociale ou leur genre, réécrit leurs histoires. À la croisée de l’enquête socio-littéraire et des mémoires, le nouveau livre de l’héritière de Susan Sontag et de Joan Didion est un témoignage fascinant ainsi qu’une somme d’une prodigieuse érudition sur l’addiction, et, plus encore, une cure collective salutaire. Traduit de l’anglais (États-Unis) par Emmanuelle et Philippe Aronson « Un témoignage d’une justesse pénétrante et d’une grande tendresse. »The Washington Post « L’exemple rare d’un témoignage sur l’addiction qui devient encore meilleur une fois que la sobriété reprend ses droits. »The New York Times

Langue: fr

Publisher: Fayard/Pauvert

Categories: Literary Criticism

Authors: Bev Vincent

Description: Celebrate the King of Horror’s 75th birthday with Stephen King, which explores the connections between Stephen King’s life and his body of work.

Langue: en

Publisher: Epic Ink

Categories: Biography & Autobiography

Authors: Margaret Atwood

Description: In this brilliant selection of essays, the award-winning, best-selling author of The Handmaid's Tale and The Testaments offers her funny, erudite, endlessly curious, and uncannily prescient take on everything from whether or not The Handmaid’s Tale is a dystopia to the importance of how to define granola—and seeks answers to Burning Questions such as... • Why do people everywhere, in all cultures, tell stories? Including thoughts on the writing of The Handmaid’s Tale, The Testaments, Oryx & Crake, and Atwood's other beloved works. • How much of yourself can you give away without evaporating? • How can we live on our planet? • Is it true? And is it fair? • What do zombies have to do with authoritarianism? In more than fifty pieces, Atwood aims her prodigious intellect and impish humor at the world, and reports back to us on what she finds. This roller-coaster period brought the end of history, a financial crash, the rise of Trump, and a pandemic. From when to dispense advice to the young (answer: only when asked) to Atwood’s views on the climate crisis, we have no better guide to the many and varied mysteries of our universe.

Langue: en

Publisher: Vintage

Categories: Literary Collections

Authors: Matt Cardin

Description: This two-volume set offers comprehensive coverage of horror literature that spans its deep history, dominant themes, significant works, and major authors, such as Stephen King, Edgar Allan Poe, and Anne Rice, as well as lesser-known horror writers. Many of today's horror story fans—who appreciate horror through movies, television, video games, graphic novels, and other forms—probably don't realize that horror literature is not only one of the most popular types of literature but one of the oldest. People have always been mesmerized by stories that speak to their deepest fears. Horror Literature through History shows 21st-century horror fans the literary sources of their favorite entertainment and the rich intrinsic value of horror literature in its own right. Through profiles of major authors, critical analyses of important works, and overview essays focused on horror during particular periods as well as on related issues such as religion, apocalypticism, social criticism, and gender, readers will discover the fascinating early roots and evolution of horror writings as well as the reciprocal influence of horror literature and horror cinema. This unique two-volume reference set provides wide coverage that is current and compelling to modern readers—who are of course also eager consumers of entertainment. In the first section, overview essays on horror during different historical periods situate works of horror literature within the social, cultural, historical, and intellectual currents of their respective eras, creating a seamless narrative of the genre's evolution from ancient times to the present. The second section demonstrates how otherwise unrelated works of horror have influenced each other, how horror subgenres have evolved, and how a broad range of topics within horror—such as ghosts, vampires, religion, and gender roles—have been handled across time. The set also provides alphabetically arranged reference entries on authors, works, and specialized topics that enable readers to zero in on information and concepts presented in the other sections.

Langue: en

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Categories: Literary Criticism

Authors: Edward C. Baig

Description: Take a bite out of all your Mac has to offer with this bestselling guide So, you joined the cool kids club and bought a Mac. Kudos! Now, do you dare admit to your sophisticated Mac mates that you still need some help figuring out how it works? No worries, Macs For Dummies is here to help! In full color for the first time ever, the latest edition of this long-running bestseller takes the guesswork out of working with your new Mac, providing easy-to-follow, plain-English answers to every possible question in the book! Whether you're trying to figure out the basics of getting around the OS X interface, learning the ins and outs of turning your Mac into a sleek productivity tool, or anything in between, Mac For Dummies makes it fast and easy to navigate your way around your new Apple computer. You'll get the know-how to rocket into cyberspace, browse the Web, send messages, back up files to the Cloud, deal with security issues, get productive with leading Mac apps, and have fun with one-stop shopping for music, movies, and media. Navigate OS X El Capitan with confidence and ease Use your Mac to power your audio and video systems Add your Mac to your home network Troubleshoot common problems when your Mac starts misbehaving Fully updated to cover the latest hardware and software releases, Macs For Dummies offers everything you need to get your geek on—and make your Mac your minion.

Langue: en

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Categories: Computers

Authors: Stephen King

Description: From master storyteller Stephen King, his unforgettable and terrifying sequel to The Shining—an instant #1 New York Times bestseller that is “[a] vivid frightscape” (The New York Times)—also a major motion picture starring Ewan McGregor! Years ago, the haunting of the Overlook Hotel nearly broke young Dan Torrance’s sanity, as his paranormal gift known as “the shining” opened a door straight into hell. And even though Dan is all grown up, the ghosts of the Overlook—and his father’s legacy of alcoholism and violence—kept him drifting aimlessly for most of his life. Now, Dan has finally found some order in the chaos by working in a local hospice, earning the nickname “Doctor Sleep” by secretly using his special abilities to comfort the dying and prepare them for the afterlife. But when he unexpectedly meets twelve-year-old Abra Stone—who possesses an even more powerful manifestation of the shining—the two find their lives in sudden jeopardy at the hands of the ageless and murderous nomadic tribe known as the True Knot, reigniting Dan’s own demons and summoning him to battle for this young girl’s soul and survival...

Langue: en

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Categories: Fiction

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Langue: fr

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Categories: Luxembourg literature

Authors: Dominique Auzias ,Jean-Paul Labourdette

Description: Ce tout nouveau guide vous ouvre les portes d'une zone relativement peu visitée malgré sa densité de points d'intérêt : la Côte Est des Etats-Unis. Boston est une ville fascinante, une des plus vieilles des Etats-Unis. Centre universitaire et artistique de premier ordre, Boston propose aussi une ravissante architecture des XVIIIe et XIXe siècles. Philadelphie quitte peu à peu son lourd passif de ville ouvrière sinistrée pour vivre une véritable renaissance depuis 10 ans. Et propose certains des plus beaux musées du pays. Washington, capitale souvent délaissée par les touristes, est la ville des grands lieux emblématiques des Etats-Unis (le Capitole, le Lincoln Memorial, etc.). C'est aussi une ville intimiste et très vivante derrière une apparente réserve. Le Petit Futé vous propose également de rayonner de ces trois villes pour découvrir des sites naturels exceptionnels et vous plonger au coeur de cette région qui a donné naissance aux Etats-Unis.

Langue: fr

Publisher: Le Petit Futé

Categories: Travel

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Description: Issues for Nov. 1957- include section: Accessions. Aanwinste, Sept. 1957-

Langue: en

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Categories: Libraries

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Langue: en

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Langue: en

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Categories: Talking books

Authors: Stephen King

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Langue: en

Publisher: Scribner

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Authors: Stephen King ,Julien Chatelet

Description: Danny Torrance est devenu adulte. Surnommé Docteur Sleep, il travaille et utilise ses pouvoirs surnaturels dans un hospice. Il y rencontre Abra, une jeune adolescente qui fuit un inquiétant groupe de voyageurs. Ceux-ci traquent les enfants télépathes pour se nourrir de leur lumière.

Langue: fr

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Authors: Rudolf Augstein

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Langue: de

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Categories: German language materials

Authors: Stephen King

Description: Stephen King renoue avec l’histoire et le personnage de l’un de ses plus grands succès : Shining. Le petit Dany Torrance est désormais adulte. Il a échappé au sort de son père alcoolique et travaille en tant qu’aide-soignant dans un hospice où il utilise ses pouvoirs surnaturels pour apaiser la souffrance des mourants. D’où son surnom : Docteur Sleep. Il rencontre Abra, fillette de 12 ans, pourchassée par un étrange groupe de voyageurs qui traversent les Etats-Unis en se nourrissant de la lumière des enfants télépathes. Commence alors une guerre épique entre le bien et le mal...King signe un livre magistral, d’une richesse inouïe : à la fois conte fantastique, roman d’aventure, thriller et allégorie de l’Amérique contemporaine - et nous prouve qu’il est bel et bien "The King" !

Langue: fr

Publisher: Editions Albin Michel

Categories: Good and evil

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Langue: en

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Categories: Authors, American

Authors: Stephen King

Description: This is the No. 2 in the Signed Stephen King / Glenn Chadbourne Original Cover Series featuring DOCTOR SLEEP. This is a dust jacket only. This commemorative original dust jacket cover is by artist Glenn Chadbourne. This dust jacket is personally signed by the artist. This original dust jacket fits DOCTOR SLEEP the Scribners hard cover edition, by Stephen King. This purchase includes: Original 2013 book cover painting of Winter Rose and the Ghost Train by artist Glenn Chadbourne. Dust Jacket Signed by Glenn Chadbourne on the back flap. Each copy features the Glenn Chadbourne embossing with a gold seal to complete authentication, featured on the back side of the cover. Free acid-free book cover on your cover for complete protection. This purchase is only for this original dust jacket and does not feature a copy of the book.

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