Jerome Charyn Ordre des livres

Set in early 20th-century Manhattan, the narrative explores themes of crime, corruption, and antisemitism within the Jewish immigrant community. Abraham Cahan, a prominent figure, guides orphan Ben Ravage from trade school to Harvard Law. However, Ben chooses to return to his roots as a detective for the Kehilla, a group aiming to cleanse the Lower East Side of crime. Tasked with capturing a violent figure preying on local prostitutes, Ben's destiny becomes entwined with this sinister antagonist, reflecting the complexities of identity and morality in a tumultuous era.

Set in Manhattan's Lower East Side during the early 20th century, the story explores the struggles of Jewish immigrants through the eyes of Ben Ravage, an orphan sent to Harvard by Abraham Cahan, the conscience of the community. Upon his return, Ben chooses to become a detective for the Kehilla, confronting crime in his neighborhood rather than escaping it. Tasked with capturing a violent villain preying on local prostitutes, Ben's journey intertwines with the dark forces of his past, creating a gripping tale of revenge and identity.

Narrated by a starry-eyed reporter, Big Red reimagines the tragic career of Rita Hayworth and her indomitable husband, Orson Welles. An insightful, tender portrait of a seemingly halcyon age before blockbusters and film franchises, Big Red promises to consume both Hollywood cinephiles and neophytes alike....

New York, 1990. Die kleine Azami ist zur jungen Frau herangewachsen, zu einem Lieutenant der New York Police obendrein. Als volltätowierte Bodybuilderin verschafft sie sich in den dunklen Ecken des Big Apple spielend Respekt. Als sie in einer dieser Ecken ein verlassenes Baby findet, regt sich dennoch eine zartere Emotion in ihrer Seele, und sie will das Kind adoptieren. Mit der Hilfe ihres Ziehvaters, des Tätowierers Pavel, will sie dem Jungen eine Zukunft bieten. Pavel wird derweil jedoch von Dämonen aus seiner Vergangenheit im Gulag eingeholt… Nachdem sie mit »Teufelsmaul« und »Little Tulip« in der Comicszene für Aufsehen sorgten, kehren Charyn und Boucq mit einem neuen Thriller Noir reinsten Wassers zurück. »New York Cannibals« vereint eine kompromisslos erzählte Geschichte über die dunkle Seite des Menschseins mit mühelos virtuosen Zeichnungen in der Schwebe zwischen Naturalismus und Karikatur.

Grounded in biographical fact and reimagined as only Charyn could, Sergeant Salinger is an astonishing portrait of a devastated young man on his way to becoming the mythical figure behind The Catcher in the Rye, a novel that has marked generations....

Set against the backdrop of 1940s Bronx during World War II, this memoir explores the life of Faigele, a captivating poker dealer, and her son, Jerome, known as Baby. As they navigate a world filled with political corruption and immigrant struggles, Jerome's childhood is intricately woven into the vibrant yet harsh environment of the poker hall, which serves as both his playground and school. The narrative delves into themes of beauty, innocence, and the complexities of growing up amid societal challenges, capturing the essence of a child's perspective in a tumultuous time.

Set against the backdrop of Nazi Germany, a dedicated spy embarks on a perilous mission filled with treachery and danger. His objective is to rescue the woman he loves, forcing him to confront the dark realities of a regime marked by brutality. As he maneuvers through a web of deceit and peril, the story explores themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice in a time of great moral complexity.

Ze spolupráce fenomenálního kreslíře Françoise Boucqa (Dobrodružství Jeronýma Moucherota) s tak významným americkým spisovatelem a scenáristou, jako je Jerome Charyn, snad ani nemohlo vzejít nic jiného než velké dílo. V této knize přicházejí se dvěma pozoruhodnými příběhy, ve kterých se spojuje strašlivý svět stalinského teroru či pozdější, poválečná sovětská realista s americkou „velkoměstskou džunglí“. Osudy „Čertova rypáka“, sirotka vycvičeného KGB ke špionáži v Americe, či „Tulipánka“, amerického chlapce, který se dostal do gulagu na Kolymě a zase zpět, patří díky historicky přesnému, ale i fantasknímu scénáři a precizní, leč atmosférické, kresbě k tomu nejcennějšímu, co v evropském komiksu vzniklo.

Two brothers: one, a man of God; the other, a man of the Mob. In a city on the edge of chaos, they'll do anything to survive. The story begins in New York City... one hour into the future. Crime runs rampant, rogue cops patrol the rubble-strewn streets, predatory gangs steal anything that isn't nailed down, and the once powerful mafia Dons cower in fear in their tenement prisons. Someone is killing the mob chieftains one by one, and the last survivors call on Alonzo, the Family Man, to hunt down the murderer. But it won't be easy--not when Alonzo's own brother Charles, the gun-toting Monsignor of the corruption-ridden New York City police department, is a prime suspect. "Jerome Charyn is a master." -Warren Ellis "To finally have this collection between these two giants available in a single volume is a gift for which we can only hope to be worthy." -Howard Chaykin "The tension established between Joe's cartooning instincts and the bleak subject matter produces a finished product satisfying to anyone serious about comics art." -Phil Hester

Charyn, like Nabokov, is that most fiendish sort of writer-so seductive as to beg imitation, so singular as to make imitation impossible. -Tom Bissell