," . . (A) visionary novel of dangerous ideas, a theological thriller concerned with the absence of God and the question posed by the phrase: Dionysus versus the Crucified. As well argued as it is intricately arcane, indeed dense with learning and lore, this book is both experimental and assured, a comedy of high seriousness and gospel of the flesh that our winded civilization has needed for 2,000 years."NStuart Kendall, author of "Georges Bataille."
," . . (A) visionary novel of dangerous ideas, a theological thriller concerned with the absence of God and the question posed by the phrase: Dionysus...
Originally published in Algiers in 1943, Joseph Kessel's Army of Shadows is one of the first books to have been written about the French Resistance. Now available in paperback, Contra Mundum Press is proud to present the first new translation in over 70 years, and the first edition since Jean-Pierre Melville's iconic 1969 film.
"What, then, when it comes to recounting the story of France, an obscure, secret France, which is new to its friends, its enemies, and new especially to itself? France no longer has bread, wine, fire. But mainly it no longer has any laws....
Originally published in Algiers in 1943, Joseph Kessel's Army of Shadows is one of the first books to have been written about the French R...
In his proto-memoir Innocent, world-renowned actor GErard Depardieu reflects on his life as if from afar, like a bird surveying a wide horizon, presenting fervent observations on friendship, cinema, religion, politics, and more.
From his early days in the theater and his friendships with Jean Gabin and others to his rise in the cinema, this light, vibrant, but searching book offers us an intimate entry into the thinking process of one of cinema's most mercurial and impassioned actors. Depardieu also touches upon controversial topics such as his relationship with...
In his proto-memoir Innocent, world-renowned actor GErard Depardieu reflects on his life as if from afar, like a bird surveying a wide hor...
