The King Is Dead (Paperback)

Walter Tevis is widely regarded as a master for both his gritty poolhall novels and his brilliant rendering of the world of competitive chess. This long overdue collection establishes Tevis' rightful place as a maestro of the short form, as well. Including previously unpublished stories from journals and magazines, this entertaining collection showcases Tevis's characteristic perceptiveness, empathy, and range. In one story, a man receives a phone call from his future self and follows their instructions to unpreditcable, calamitous results. In another, a famous actor and a young actress showcase their talent for acting both on and off the stage. Here also are five short stories set in poolhalls, including one that features Fast Eddie Felson and another that was the basis for the novel The Hustler. Here also is his first fictional foray into chess, with a ranked chess player finding fellowship in the prison yard with another player. In all of them, Tevis reminds us again and again why his writing has long been revered for its roving curiosity and innate humanity.

General

Imprint:	Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	W&N Essentials
Release date:	August 2024
Authors:	Walter Tevis
Dimensions:	198 x 129mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	304
ISBN-13:	978-1-399-60116-0
Categories:	Books > Fiction > General
LSN:	1-399-60116-4
Barcode:	9781399601160

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