Playground by Powers, Richard [Royal Edition]

Description: Note: This is not a reprint. The original paperback or hardcover edition has been purchased directly from the authorized distributor or publisher. The book purchased has been carefully bound in genuine leather to enhance its durability and extend its shelf life. Please be assured that no content or pages have been altered or reformatted during the leather binding process. Product Information: - Title of Product: Playground [Royal Edition] Author: Powers, Richard Number of Pages: 400 Publication Year: 2024 Language: English Book Synopsis: - Four lives are drawn together in a sweeping, panoramic new novel from Richard Powers, showcasing the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Overstory at the height of his skills. Twelve-year-old Evie Beaulieu sinks to the bottom of a swimming pool in Montreal strapped to one of the world's first aqualungs. Ina Aroita grows up on naval bases across the Pacific with art as her only home. Two polar opposites at an elite Chicago high school bond over a three-thousand-year-old board game; Rafi Young will get lost in literature, while Todd Keane's work will lead to a startling AI breakthrough.They meet on the history-scarred island of Makatea in French Polynesia, whose deposits of phosphorus once helped to feed the world. Now the tiny atoll has been chosen for humanity's next adventure: a plan to send floating, autonomous cities out onto the open sea. But first, the island's residents must vote to greenlight the project or turn the seasteaders away.Set in the world's largest ocean, this awe-filled book explores that last wild place we have yet to colonize in a still-unfolding oceanic game, and interweaves beautiful writing, rich characterization, profound themes of technology and the environment, and a deep exploration of our shared humanity in a way only Richard Powers can. Praise for Richard Powers The Overstory Winner of the Pulitzer Prize - #1 New York Times Bestseller"It changed how I thought about the Earth and our place in it...It changed how I see things and that's always, for me, a mark of a book worth reading."-- Barack Obama"Monumental...accomplishes what few living writers from either camp, art or science, could attempt...[A] gigantic fable of genuine truths."-- Barbara Kingsolver"This ambitious novel soars up through the canopy of American literature and remakes the landscape of environmental fiction...[R]emarkable."-- Ron Charles, Washington Post Bewilderment An Oprah's Book Club Selection - An Instant New York Times Bestseller"Extraordinary...Powers's insightful, often poetic prose draws us at once more deeply toward the infinitude of the imagination and more vigorously toward the urgencies of the real and familiar stakes rattling our persons and our planet."-- Tracy K. Smith, New York Times Book Review, cover review"A heartrending tale of loss...Powers continues to raise bold questions about the state of our world and the cumulative effects of our mistakes."-- Heller McAlpin, NPR"Nothing short of transportive...Powers expertly grapples with existential questions, interspersing beatific rays of hope throughout the story like sunbeams."-- Juliana Rose Pignataro, Newsweek Product Description: This exquisite book is crafted exclusively for discerning readers and collectors who seek to elevate and preserve their literary treasures. Bound in GENUINE LEATHER, it showcases the finest craftsmanship with luxurious GOLDEN LEAF DETAILING adorning the spine, front cover, and back cover. The elegance is further enhanced by EDGE GILDING, giving the book an opulent finish. Customize Your Leather-Bound Edition with Color Options: - 1. Select from a wide array of leather colors at no additional cost. Share your preferred leather color with us via email. 2. Choose from a diverse range of leather colors with colored marbles (endpaper), including Brown, Crimson Red, Forest Green, Royal Blue, Rich Black, Hot Pink, Yellow, And Tan. 3. For a truly unique touch, request Multi-Color Labels to complement your custom leather-bound book spine. 4. Own a timeless masterpiece that adds sophistication to any collection! Artisan Quality and Dispatch Information: - We appreciate your understanding that these Leather-Bound Books are meticulously crafted works of art, requiring significant time and attention to detail to achieve their exceptional quality. Our standard handling time for dispatch is 35 business days, as each book undergoes various stages of production. However, we do accommodate special & requests for specific occasions. We offer additional customization options upon request, subject to extra charges. Additionally, we handle both printing and leather binding for all books. Product Disclaimer: Please note that as Leather is a Natural Material, minor variations in color or texture may occur.

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