A Picador Paperback OriginalA new movie written and directed by Paul Auster; starring David Thewlis; Irene Jacob; Michael Imperioli; and Sophie Auster. From The New York Trilogy to The Book of Illusions and Travels in the Scriptorium; Paul Auster is one of Americas most spectacularly inventive novelists. Smoke; Blue in the Face; and Lulu on the Bridge established him as an award-winning filmmaker. The Inner Life of Martin Frost brings together his talents as a novelist and filmmaker with a work that is tender; moving; and funny.Searching for solitude; the writer Martin Frost borrows a friends country house. Waking up one morning; he is shocked to find a nearly naked young woman beside him in bed. She also has a key to the house and claims to be the owners niece. Martins initial annoyance at Claires intrusion is rapidly forgotten as he falls passionately in love with her. Even when it is revealed that Claire is not who she claims to be; their idyllic passion continues--until she suddenly falls ill.The Inner Life of Martin Frost is based on an imaginary film that appears in his novel The Book of Illusions. Unlike the fictional Hector Spellings "lost" 1946 black and white film of the same title; Austers luminous celebration of the mysteries of love; art; and the imagination will be released in 2007.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Sets the StandardBy James D. StripesI have a print edition of the original and a Kindle edition of this expanded version among more than a dozen other endgame books. I spend as much time studying this text as all my other endgame books combined. Dvoretskys writing is generally clear and precise. Although generally considered suited only for the strongest players. the text is layered in a way that players at many levels can find a place to begin. and then return for more as their skill improves. He covers the essential elements in each important endgame. then probes the depths. including correcting many oft-repeated errors in older classics.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Essential Endgames for Strong PlayersBy R. TobiasHere is a real classic of chess literature. one that probably should be in every serious players chess library. As you may well know. Dvoretsky is widely considered one of the best. if not the very best chess instructors for advanced players in the world. This volume can be considered. in a way. the successor to Reuben Fines Basic Chess Endings. a comprehensive and detailed look at what are termed theoretical chess endings. (With the advantage that there are far fewer errors in the current volume. and esoteric endings looked at in Fine. such as Q vs 4 pieces. are skipped here.) That is. these are endings that have very few or no pawns present. and so can be worked out to exact outcomes with best play by both sides. All essential endgames. such as the critical Lucena and Philador positions are covered. as are Bishops of both same and opposite colors. Queen endings. R vs minor piece. etc etc. A valuable feature is that approximately 400 (!) positions have been highlighted in blue text as being the most central ones to learn. so you can start with these. and then expand your endgame knowledge by going back and studying the other positions later. As a trainer w/ vast experience (and as a player of IM strength). you can be confident that you are learning the most essential endgames. and that you are getting instruction that is clearly and insightfully written. The only other modern volume to consider in place of this volume would be Mueller and Lamprechts Fundamental Chess Endings. another thick tome that is also authoritative. and very well written and organized. Either one would be a superb choice for the advanced. dedicated player. (If you are compulsive. get both!!) More casual. lower rated players would be better served by picking more basic endgame works like Nunns Understanding Chess Endgames" or Silmans Complete Endgame Course. Once you master a book like Dvoretsky. go on to a book on strategic endgames (ones w/ more pawns. that cannot necessarily be definitively solved) like Shereshevsky or Muellers separate book on strategic endgames. Master two of these volumes (one on theoretical endings. one on strategic ones). then do the work at the board during your games. and you will be able to go toe to toe with very strong players!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The best ever?By David BorensztajnSome people say it is the best chess book ever written. The author was the best coach in the world and has recently died. It is very complicated with many many variants. but it is worth to buy it. You can browse and open anywhere and learn a lot.
