The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet by Reif Larsen Paperback Book

Description: The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet by Reif Larsen T S Spivet is a genius mapmaker who lives on a ranch in Montana. His father is a silent cowboy and his mother is a scientist who for the last twenty years has been looking for a mythical species of beetle. T S makes sense of it all by drawing beautiful, meticulous maps kept in innumerable colour-coded notebooks. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description T.S. Spivet is a genius mapmaker who lives on a ranch in Montana. His father is a silent cowboy and his mother is a scientist who for the last twenty years has been looking for a mythical species of beetle. His brother has gone, his sister seems normal but might not be, and his dog - Verywell - is going mad. T.S. makes sense of it all by drawing beautiful, meticulous maps kept in innumerable colour-coded notebooks.He is brilliant, and the Smithsonian Institution agrees, though when they award him a major scientific prize they dont suspect for a moment that he is twelve years old.So begins T.S.s life-changing adventure, travelling two thousand miles across America to reach the awards dinner, the secret-society membership and the TV interviews that beckon. But is this what he wants? Do maps and lists explain the world? And why are adults so strange? Notes Paperback edition of the debut novel which was shortlisted for the Guardian First Book Award. An original tale, it features drawings and diagrams by its narrator, a child genius. Repackaged with a fresh and confident new look, for the Christmas market. This book is a treasure Stephen King Back Cover Reif Larsens wonderful original debut, destined to please readers of all ages, is the Next Big Thing... echoes of Thomas Pynchon, Robert Coover and Nicholson Baker... a lively sophisticated narrative that looks to The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Irish Times It has the makings of a cult classic...a deliciously ambitious book, a confident blast of ideas - and a beautiful object Time Out T.S. Spivet is a genius mapmaker who lives on a ranch in Montana. His father is a silent cowboy and his mother is a scientist who for the last twenty years has been looking for a mythical species of beetle. His brother has gone, his sister seems normal but might not be, and his dog - Verywell - is going mad. T.S. makes sense of it all by drawing beautiful, meticulous maps kept in innumerable colour-coded notebooks.He is brilliant, and the Smithsonian Institution agrees, though when they award him a major scientific prize they dont suspect for a moment that he is twelve years old. So begins T.S.s life-changing adventure, travelling two thousand miles across America to reach the awards dinner, the secret-society membership and the TV interviews that beckon. But is this what he wants? Do maps and lists explain the world? And why are adults so strange? Larsen has made an impressive mark ... spectacularly funny Sunday Times A wilfully original and diverting book ... you can see exactly why it caused publishers to sit up. It is charming and kooky Observer Think Tom Sawyer with a passion for empirical science... one of the most original books of the year Metro Fantastical, funny and delightfully original Esquire Impossible to put down. Engagingly poignant and charmingly quirky ... Larsen is an accomplished writer, but hes also a hugely gifted illustrator ... Its a genius debut Daily Mail T.Ss voice - and scientific pencil - enchant the reader...spectacular Guardian We believe in Spivet because Larsen gives us so much that is elegant and even pretty to look at. The book is beautifully produced yet the account of the train journey in this attractively na Author Biography Reif Larsen is the author of The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet which was shortlisted for the Guardian First Book Award and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize, and has now been made into a film by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, the director of Amélie. He studied at Brown University and has taught at Columbia University. His essays and fiction have appeared in the New York Times, the Guardian, Tin House, The Millions and The Believer. He lives in Scotland. Review Here is a book that does the impossible: it combines Mark Twain, Thomas Pynchon, and Little Miss Sunshine. Good novels entertain; great ones come as a gift to the readers who are lucky enough to find them. This book is a treasure * Stephen King *Larsen has made an impressive mark ... spectacularly funny * Sunday Times *Reif Larsens wonderful original debut, destined to please readers of all ages, is the Next Big Thing... echoes of Thomas Pynchon, Robert Coover and Nicholson Baker... a lively sophisticated narrative that looks to The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn * Irish Times *A wilfully original and diverting book ... you can see exactly why it caused publishers to sit up. It is charming and kooky * Observer *Think Tom Sawyer with a passion for empirical science... one of the most original books of the year * Metro * Promotional A loveable, totally original story of one boys epic journey Review Text Here is a book that does the impossible: it combines Mark Twain, Thomas Pynchon, and Little Miss Sunshine . Good novels entertain; great ones come as a gift to the readers who are lucky enough to find them. This book is a treasure Review Quote Here is a book that does the impossible: it combines Mark Twain, Thomas Pynchon, and Little Miss Sunshine . Good novels entertain; great ones come as a gift to the readers who are lucky enough to find them. This book is a treasure Promotional "Headline" A loveable, totally original story of one boys epic journey Details ISBN0099555190 Author Reif Larsen Pages 400 Year 2010 ISBN-10 0099555190 ISBN-13 9780099555193 Format Paperback Imprint Vintage Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations b/w Media Book DEWEY 813.6 Publisher Vintage Publishing Publication Date 2010-10-07 UK Release Date 2010-10-07 AU Release Date 2010-10-07 NZ Release Date 2010-10-07 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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