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September Book of the Month pick
The Alchemaster's Apprentice by Walter Moers
Moers’s creative mind is like J.K. Rowling’s on ecstasy; his book reads like a collision between The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and the Brothers Grimm…. What a delightful book.”— Detroit News and Free Press
The Alchemaster's Apprentice was translated by John Brownjohn and released by Overlook Press in September 2009
Left to die of starvation after the sudden death of his caretaker a “Crat,” a cat like creature, by the name of Echo makes a deal with the powerful and feared Zamonian alchemist Ghoolian. Tempted by a promise of daily feasts, a warm bed and endless entertainment Echo agrees to give his fat for the rendering, not to mention his life.
What follows is Moers’ characteristically imaginative description as Echo finds himself transported to a world of culinary magic, where the secrets of Ghoolians trade take shape in the kitchen. As the new moon approaches and Echo’s knowledge grows, Ghoolian learns that this particular Crat may have been more than he bargained for.
Moers’ fourth installment in his Zamonia series is sure to charm its readers with its unique blend of humor, darkness, and subtle reflections on life.
A recipient of the Max and Moritz – Award for the best German –language comic publications, bestselling author Moers is the creator behind noted satirical German comic strips, The Little Asshole and Adolf. He has written numerous books including Rumo: And His Miraculous Adventures and The 131/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear, the latter of which was adapted for film in 1999.
“Cheerfully insane. . . . Remains lively and inventive right through the final heroic battle between good and evil.”—The New York Times Book Review
“Moers’s elegantly written fourth stand alone comic fantasy set in Zamonia…Secrets are revealed, old bodies unearthed and strange allies made in this entrancing tale of darkness, determined survival and incredibly luxurious cuisine.” – Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
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