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The Map and the Territory

by Michel Houellebecq, Gavin Bowd
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The Map and the Territory - Thryft
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Artist's journey intertwines creation, love, and crime.

If you're intrigued by the complex relationships between art, success, and the human condition, "The Map and the Territory" by Michel Houellebecq could be your next absorbing read. The protagonist Jed Martin's tale is not just about ascending to the pinnacle of artistic acclaim; it also dives deep into a chilling mystery that affects those closest to him. This novel promises a rich tapestry of themes that weave together modern life, intimacy, and the unforeseen impacts of our choices.

  • Prix Goncourt (2010)
  • BTBA Best Translated Book Award Nominee for Fiction Longlist (2013)
  • Europese Literatuurprijs Nominee (2012)
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.
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The Map and the Territory

by Michel Houellebecq, Gavin Bowd
Save up to 36%
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ISBN: 9780434021413
Authors: Michel Houellebecq, Gavin Bowd
Publisher: Random House Export
Date of Publication: 2011-09-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Art, Literary Fiction, Contemporary
Related Topics: Contemporary Romance, Art, French Literature, Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.95
(rated by 21805 readers)

Description

Art, money, fathers, sons, death, love and the transformation of France into a tourist paradise come together to create a daringly playful and original twist on the contemporary novel from a modern master of the form.
 

Artist's journey intertwines creation, love, and crime.

If you're intrigued by the complex relationships between art, success, and the human condition, "The Map and the Territory" by Michel Houellebecq could be your next absorbing read. The protagonist Jed Martin's tale is not just about ascending to the pinnacle of artistic acclaim; it also dives deep into a chilling mystery that affects those closest to him. This novel promises a rich tapestry of themes that weave together modern life, intimacy, and the unforeseen impacts of our choices.

  • Prix Goncourt (2010)
  • BTBA Best Translated Book Award Nominee for Fiction Longlist (2013)
  • Europese Literatuurprijs Nominee (2012)
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.