Lev Grossman Książki

Zwieńczenie bestsellerowej trylogii! Powieści Grossmana stały się inspiracją dla twórców serialu filmowego o przygodach CZARODZIEJA! Quentin Coldwater stracił wszystko. Został wygnany z Fillory, magicznej krainy dziecięcych marzeń, w której niegdyś panował. To, o co dotychczas tak zaciekle walczył, zostało daleko, w miejscu, którego chłopak może już więcej nie odwiedzić. Nie mając nic do stracenia, powraca więc tam, gdzie wszystko się zaczęło – do Uniwersytetu Brakebills. Przeszłość jednak znajduje go wszędzie… Tymczasem magiczne bariery chroniące Fillory zostają naruszone na skutek inwazji barbarzyńców z Północy. Eliot i Janet, rządzący krainą, ruszają na poszukiwania ratunku dla ukochanego kraju, prędko jednak odkrywają, że sytuacja jest dużo bardziej złożona i tragiczna, niż ktokolwiek mógł to sobie wyobrazić.

Quentin Coldwater, nad wiek rozwinięty intelektualnie uczeń szkoły średniej, wraz z przyjaciółmi osiada na stałe w czarodziejskie krainie o nazwie Fillory i zostaje jednym z jej z królów. Pewnego dnia podczas polowania przypadkowo przenosi się z powrotem na Ziemię, a szukając drogi powrotu, odkrywa istnienie ogromnego czarnoksięskiego podziemia, o którego istnieniu nikt wcześniej nie miał pojęcia. Kiedy wraca do Fillory, okazuje się, że nad baśniową krainą zbierają się czarne chmury: ktoś obudził bogów, którzy zamierzają odebrać światu magię. Quentin i jego przyjaciele wyruszają na poszukiwania siedmiu czarodziejskich kluczy, które pozwolą zachować magię na świecie, nie wie jednak, że za ocalenie Fillory przyjdzie mu zapłacić najwyższą cenę.

Pierwsza część trylogii Czarodzieje autorstwa Lva Grossmana i obowiązkowa pozycja dla fan�w świata magii, zaklęć i czar�w.Quentin Coldwater to nastolatek, kt�ry za sprawą tajemniczej koperty odmienia swoje życie. Dostaje możliwość podejścia do skomplikowanych egzamin�w wstępnych i zdaje je bez problemu. Na skutek tego zostaje przyjęty w poczet uczni�w szkoły Brakebills mieszczącej się w Nowym Jorku. Nie jest to zwykła szkoła, uczniami tej szkoły są magowie, a Quentin, kt�ry do tej pory o czarach czytał tylko w książkach, od teraz sam będzie miał możliwość stać się prawdziwym czarodziejem. Nauka w szkole trwa pięć lat, przez ten czas gł�wny bohater poznaje nowych przyjaci�ł: Alice - szarą myszkę, kt�rą cechuje ogromna wiedza, talent magiczny i dojrzałość psychiczna, tajemniczego Eliota, Janet oraz Josha. W dniu zakończenia szkoły wszyscy uczniowie otrzymują wyjątkowy tatuaż z zaklętym w nim demonem, kt�rego właściciel może użyć tylko raz, jako swojego zastępcę w walce. Opowieść ukazuje jak stopniowo w życiu zmieniają się cele, marzenia, zachowania ludzi w zależności od tego, czego doświadczamy. Powieść w kt�rej nie zawsze dobro zwycięża nad złem, a magia nie jest łatwa i przyjemna.Lev Grossman - amerykański pisarz, krytyk i dziennikarz. Urodził się 26 czerwca 1969 w Concord w stanie Massachusetts w Stanach Zjednoczonych w żydowskiej rodzinie. Autor takich powieści jak Codex'' (2005) czy trylogii Czarodzieje'' (2009-2014).

THE BEST SUMMERS EVER! Join Jo, April, Molly, Mal and Riply at Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet's Camp for Hardcore Lady Types and take Friendship To The Max in this special gift set collecting all three of the original graphic novels from the New York Times bestselling Lumberjanes series! Eisner Award-nominated writer Lilah Sturges (The Magicians, Jack of Fables) and rising star artist polterink send the ‘Janes on new stories full of adventure, mysterious new creatures and the greatest treasure of all - unforgettable moments with your best friends! This gift set includes three individual original graphic The Infernal Compass, The Shape of Friendship and True Colors.

The second original graphic novel set in the critically-acclaimed Lumberjanes world!

A gifted young knight named Collum arrives at Camelot to compete for a spot on the Round Table, only to find he’s too late. The king died two weeks ago at the Battle of Camlann, leaving no heir, and only a handful of the knights of the Round Table survive.They aren’t the heroes of legend, like Lancelot or Gawain. They’re the oddballs of the Round Tables, from the edges of the stories, like Sir Palomides, the Saracen Knight and Sir Dagonet, Arthur’s fool, who was knighted as a joke. They’re joined by Nimue, who was Merlin’s apprentice until she turned on him and buried him under a hill. Together this ragtag fellowship will set out to rebuild Camelot in a world that has lost its balance.But Arthur’s death has revealed Britain’s fault lines. God has abandoned it, and the fairies and monsters and old gods are returning, led by Arthur’s half-sister Morgan le Fay. Kingdoms are turning on each other, warlords are laying siege to Camelot, and rival factions are forming around the disgraced Lancelot and the fallen Queen Guinevere. It is up to Collum and his companions to reclaim Excalibur, solve the mysteries of this ruined world and make it whole again. But before they can restore Camelot they’ll have to learn the truth of why the lonely, brilliant King Arthur fell and lay to rest the ghosts of his troubled family and of Britain’s dark past.

A lot has changed for Kate in a year. She and Tom are now full-fledged conductors of the steam-powered, animal-saving Great Secret Intercontinental Railway. Life is good!Or good-ish, anyway. Her uncle Herbert has gone missing, and the worsening climate means that there are more and more animals that need help all the time. How many times does Kate have to save the world before it stays saved? And her real life isn’t exactly perfect either. She flunked her audition for the junior high musical and got stuck in the chorus, while her archenemy Jag got a lead.So, out of desperation, Kate breaks the rules and takes the Silver Arrow out on an unsanctioned mission, to find Uncle Herbert and bring back balance to the world. But she quickly discovers she’s not the only one on the Great Secret Intercontinental Railway. There’s a mysterious train called the Golden Swift out there too, with an agenda of its own. Is it an ally? A rival? An enemy? A bit of all three? The question will turn Kate’s world upside down, take her from the Scottish Highlands to the Australian outback to the bottom of the Bering Sea, and lead her straight on a collision course with the mysterious masters of the Great Secret Intercontinental Railway itself. Because when you're a human being fighting to save nature, are you the hero or are you the villain? There are no simple answers.

THE MAGICIANS: ALICE'S STORY is an all new chapter set in the world of The Magicians trilogy of novels by New York Times bestselling author Lev Grossman that retells the events of the first novel through fan-favorite character Alice Quinn.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Magicians comes a wholly original middle-grade debut perfect for fans of The Chronicles of Narnia and Roald Dahl. Kate, who has never met her wealthy Uncle Herbert, writes to him on the eve of her birthday, hoping for a present. She and her younger brother Tom lead dull lives, feeling stifled by their mundane existence and uninspiring parents. Kate longs for thrilling adventures like those in her favorite books. Her 11th birthday seems destined to be uneventful until Uncle Herbert surprises her with an extraordinary gift: a colossal steam locomotive named the Silver Arrow. While their parents want to return it, Kate and Tom have other plans, spurred on by the locomotive's own mysterious intentions. They embark on a journey to distant lands along magical railways, accompanied by a host of talking animals. Armed with curiosity, excitement, and their resourcefulness, Kate and Tom find themselves on an adventure of a lifetime. Along the way, they may just discover their potential to save the world. This enchanting tale will not only entertain young readers but also inspire them to view the world around them with wonder and excitement.

The Official Graphic Novel Adaptation of Denis Villeneuve's Epic Film DUNE!Legendary Comics proudly presents the official graphic novel adaptation of the Academy Award-winning sci-fi epic DUNE directed by Denis Villeneuve, based on the acclaimed novel by visionary author Frank Herbert. This lavishly illustrated adaptation brings the vivid, mind-bending visuals of the landmark sci-fi masterpiece to life, offering readers a thrilling new way to see the future and experience DUNE. A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, Dune tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence—a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential—only those who can conquer their fear will survive.

Edward Wozny, a young investment banker, is drawn into a thrilling quest when tasked with locating a rare medieval codex for a key client. Teaming up with medievalist Margaret Napier, he delves into the codex's mysteries while uncovering its connections to a captivating role-playing computer game that mirrors his own obsessions. This journey intertwines themes of history, obsession, and the intersection of reality and fantasy, challenging Edward to understand both the artifact's significance and his own motivations.

While his friends lives are on hold, another reality is running constantly in Hollis's head, one that leads him to believe that maybe, just maybe, it's time to get serious. Unlike other self-indulgent, whiny narratives of post-graduation angst, "Warp" is a lucid and immediate novel of what and where a twenty-something's mind is when it isn't even made up yet.

Războinice care manevrează cu măiestrie sabia, femei pilot, femei din spațiu, ucigașe în serie, femei fatale irezistibile, vrăjitoare, fete rele, rebele și supereroine. Toate, în palpitanta antologie Femei periculoase concepută de George R.R. Martin și Gardner Dozois. Joe Abercrombie, Jim Butcher sau Brandon Sanderson se întâlnesc cu Carrie Vaughn și Lev Grossman în paginile unei cărți în care cititorul va găsi SF, fantasy, horror, suspans, care contrazice orice așteptări și confirmă că, într-adevăr, imaginația nu are limite. În viitorul postapocaliptic și în trecutul îndepărtat, luptele se poartă mai ales pe căi nebănuite, personajele se dezvăluie mai ales așa cum nu ni le închipuim și poveștile se petrec mai ales ca în literatură: în deplină libertate.