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The Prestige

by Christopher Priest
$8.90
The Prestige
The Prestige

Rival magicians' feud spans generations; secrets and obsession.

"The Prestige" isn't just a novel; it's a deep dive into the obsessive world of two competing illusionists whose enmity goes beyond professional rivalry. The layers of secrets, the intricate plot twists, and the rich historical setting make it a compelling read—especially if you enjoy seeing how a bitter feud can shape not just lives but legacies. It holds a special appeal for those who appreciate novels that blend mystery with historical drama wrapped in a cloak of magical realism.

  • Arthur C. Clarke Award Nominee (1996)
  • James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Fiction (1995)
  • World Fantasy Award for Best Novel (1996)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Prestige

by Christopher Priest
$8.90
ISBN: 9780575079069
Authors: Christopher Priest
Publisher: Gollancz
Date of Publication: 2006-11-08
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Horror, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Fantasy, Thriller, Mystery, Science Fiction, Historical Fantasy, Magical Realism
Goodreads rating: 3.91
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Two 19th century stage illusionists, the aristocratic Rupert Angier and the working-class Alfred Borden, engage in a bitter and deadly feud; the effects are still being felt by their respective families a hundred years later. Working in the smoke-and-mirrors world of Victorian music halls, both men move stealthily in the background of each other’s shadowy life, driven to the extremes by a deadly combination of obsessive secrecy and insatiable curiosity. At the heart of the row is an amazing illusion they both perform during their stage acts. The secret of the magic is simple, and the reader is in on it almost from the start, but to the antagonists the real mystery lies deeper. Both have something more to hide than the mere workings of a trick. Christopher Priest’s award-winning masterpiece is now a major Hollywood movie, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johannson, Michael Caine, David Bowie, and Andy Serkis.
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Rival magicians' feud spans generations; secrets and obsession.

"The Prestige" isn't just a novel; it's a deep dive into the obsessive world of two competing illusionists whose enmity goes beyond professional rivalry. The layers of secrets, the intricate plot twists, and the rich historical setting make it a compelling read—especially if you enjoy seeing how a bitter feud can shape not just lives but legacies. It holds a special appeal for those who appreciate novels that blend mystery with historical drama wrapped in a cloak of magical realism.

  • Arthur C. Clarke Award Nominee (1996)
  • James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Fiction (1995)
  • World Fantasy Award for Best Novel (1996)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.