Il risveglio del libraio
- 528pages
- 19 heures de lecture
John Dunning Ordre des livres
Le parcours littéraire de John Dunning a été profondément marqué par sa lutte de toute une vie avec la concentration, plus tard identifiée comme un TDAH. Ce défi, cependant, a alimenté un processus créatif unique, le conduisant à apprécier l'honnêteté directe des machines à écrire manuelles par rapport aux alternatives numériques. Malgré les premiers revers dans diverses carrières, des ateliers de vitrerie aux hippodromes, Dunning a trouvé sa voie dans le journalisme, passant de garçon de courses à journaliste d'investigation. Sa passion durable pour les anciennes émissions de radio a évolué vers une émission de radio de longue date et, finalement, vers sa carrière d'écrivain. Son travail, empreint de la résilience de ses expériences et d'une perspective non conventionnelle, démontre son dévouement à son art, même face à d'importants obstacles personnels de santé.
- 2021
- 2017
Booked Twice: Booked to Die and the Bookman's Wake
- 704pages
- 25 heures de lecture
This collection features two acclaimed Bookman crime novels that played a pivotal role in igniting interest in modern first-edition book collecting. With their unique blend of mystery and literary intrigue, these stories not only entertain but also celebrate the world of rare books, making them essential additions to any book lover's shelf.
- 2014
You're Not Dead Until You're Forgotten
- 225pages
- 8 heures de lecture
The irreverent and insightful story of Canada's unknown movie mogul.
- 2011
Set against a backdrop of captivating book lore, this novel features Cliff Janeway, a bookman whose journey intertwines with suspenseful twists. As a New York Times bestselling author, John Dunning crafts a thrilling narrative that explores the world of rare books while keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The combination of literary intrigue and gripping storytelling makes this a must-read for fans of both mysteries and bibliophiles.
- 2011
John Lunn's theme tune to ITV's critically acclaimed costume drama Downton Abbey arranged for piano solo.
- 2010
Po smrti zámožného trenéra dostihových koní H. R. Geigera narazí Cliff Janeway, denverský knihkupec a neúnavný detektiv v jedné osobě, na dědictví, které po sobě zanechala již dříve zemřelá nebožtíkova žena Candice. Jde o sbírku vzácných prvotisků dětských knih. Některé z nich jsou však nahrazeny levnými kopiemi. Proč by ale zloděj ukradl jen některé knihy nezměrné ceny a ostatní nechal nedotčené? Janeway se rozhodne přijít záhadě na kloub a vydá se do Kalifornie po tajemných stopách, které po sobě Candice zanechala na dostihových dráhách v Golden Gate a Santa Anně.
- 2005
When former Denver homicide detective and rare books dealer Cliff Janeway investigates the provenance of a signed first edition of a memoir by legendary nineteenth-century explorer Sir Richard Burton, he becomes embroiled in a bizarre mystery involving a lost library of rare Burton material, two unorthodox booksellers, a vicious gangster, and murder. Reprint.
- 2003
- 1997
The Holland Suggestions
- 256pages
- 9 heures de lecture
When a mysterious photograph unlocks a Pandora's box full of memories, Jim Ryan begins a difficult journey toward the truth about the mother of his teenage daughter and uncovers a legacy of betrayal and murder. Reprint.
- 1996
The Bookman's Wake
- 448pages
- 16 heures de lecture
Cliff Janeway, a former Denver cop now running a bookstore, is drawn into a thrilling pursuit when an ex-colleague recruits him to capture a fugitive in Seattle. The target, a young woman named Eleanor Rigby, is not only wanted for various crimes but also possesses a remarkable talent for locating rare books. As Janeway navigates this complex situation, he must confront both the criminal underworld and the intriguing world of rare literature.
