Walter Tevis

In the sequel to the cult classic The Hustler, Eddie Felson returns to the poolroom to give the game one last shot

FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT - NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX DRAMA'IF HEMINGWAY HAD THE PASSION FOR POOL THAT HE HAD FOR BULLFIGHTING, HIS HERO MIGHT HAVE BEEN EDDIE FELSON' TIMEThe novel that inspired the legendary Paul Newman film, The Hustler tells the story of Fast Eddie Felson, a young pool player who hustles suckers in small towns, looking for stake money so he can reach his goal: a marathon match in Chicago against Minnesota Fats. A classic of American fiction, The Hustler is an exploration of guts, stamina and character, and one man with a talent for life in smoky poolrooms.

For the first time ever, a complete collection of short fiction from the New York Times bestselling author of The Queen's Gambit

Bet Kharmon - tikhaja, ugrjumaja i na pervyj vzgljad nichem ne primechatelnaja vosmiletnjaja devochka, kotoruju otpravljajut v prijut posle gibeli materi. Ona lishena ljubvi i emotsionalnoj podderzhki. Ee krug obschenija- esche odna sirota i storozh, on uchit Bet igrat v shakhmaty, kotorye postepenno stanovjatsja dlja nee smyslom zhizni. Po mere vzroslenija junyj genij nachinaet zloupotrebljat trankvilizatorami i alkogolem, sbegaja tem samym ot realnosti. Lish vo vremja igry v shakhmaty ee mysli projasnjajutsja i ona mozhet vozvraschat sebe kontrol. Uzhe v shestnadtsat let Bet stanovitsja uchastnikom Otkrytogo chempionata SSHA po shakhmatam. No parallelno ee stremleniju ottochit svoi navyki na professionalnom urovne, stavki vozrastajut, ee izoljatsija obretaet pugajuschij masshtab, a zhelanie sbezhat ot realnosti stanovitsja soblaznitelnee, I nastupaet moment, kogda ej predstoit srazitsja s luchshim igrokom mira, Smozhet li ona pobedit ili stanet zhertvoj svoikh pristrastij, kak eto uzhe sluchalos v proshlom?

Tras el xito de Gambito de dama, el cl sico de la ciencia ficci n que enamor a David Bowie y a lectores de 18 pa ses. «Una de las novelas m s originales y emotivas del g nero, que] marc el giro de la tem tica extraterrestre en la ciencia ficci n . -E. J. Rodr guez, Jot Down Thomas Newton aterriza en Kentucky escapando de su planeta, Anthea, que ha sido devastado por las guerras nucleares y cuyos habitantes son el doble de inteligentes que los humanos. Adopta una apariencia humanoide y se pone manos a la obra para traer a sus compa eros alien genas y salvarlos de la extinci n. Pero su trabajo y la avanzada tecnolog a antheana que utiliza llaman la atenci n de Nathan Bryce, profesor de qu mica que no tarda en sospechar que Newton esconde algo bajo la superficie. A medida que Bryce y el gobierno estadounidense se vayan acercando cada vez m s a su sospechoso, Newton deber luchar por mantenerse fiel a su misi n y salvar a sus cong neres de una muerte segura. Y si bien los humanos son menos avanzados que los antheanos, en ocasiones pueden ser mucho m s peligrosos. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION From the bestselling author of The Queen's Gambit, the landmark science fiction novel that inspired the classic 1976 film starring David Bowie and is the basis for the Showtime series A man wanders into town one day seemingly out of nowhere. He starts by peddling valuables just to get by. But he possesses uncanny scientific knowledge, which he uses to develop technologies of a marvelous nature. In time he builds a corporate empire that propels him to unimaginable wealth--but to what end? His rapid ascent to the highest levels of success is remarkable, but the vision of his enterprise begins to falter as he succumbs to afflictions that feel all-too-human, and the true purpose of his presence here on earth is in grave danger of being abandoned.

For the first time ever, a complete collection of short fiction the New York Times bestselling author of The Queen's Gambit 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's rightful place as a maestro of the short form, as well. Bringing together the 1981 short story collection Far From Home with a host of other 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 again and again why his writing has long been revered for its roving curiosity and innate humanity.

Thomas Jerome Newton is an extraterrestrial from the planet Anthea, which has been devastated by a series of nuclear wars, and whose inhabitants are twice as intelligent as human beings. When he lands on Earth - in Kentucky, disguised as a human - it's with the intention of saving his own people from extinction. Newton patents some very advanced Anthean technology, which he uses to amass a fortune. He begins to build a spaceship to help the last 300 Antheans migrate to Earth. Meanwhile, Nathan Bryce, a chemistry professor in Iowa, is intrigued by some of the new products Newton's company brings to the market, and already suspects Newton of being an alien. As Bryce and the FBI close in, Newton finds his own clarity and sense of purpose diminishing. Inspiring adaptations starring David Bowie and Chiwetel Ejiofor, The Man Who Fell To Earth brought Walter Tevis wide recognition and critical acclaim. It was nominated for the Hugo award, and the 1976 film was nominated for the Nebula, Saturn and Hugo awards.'Beautiful science fiction' - New York Times'This is one of the finest science fiction novels of its period' - J. R. Dunn'Tevis writes . . . with power and poetry and tension' - Washington PostWelcome to The Best Of The Masterworks: a selection of the finest in science fiction

Bet Kharmon - tikhaja, ugrjumaja i na pervyj vzgljad nichem ne primechatelnaja vosmiletnjaja devochka, kotoruju otpravljajut v prijut posle gibeli materi. Ona lishena ljubvi i emotsionalnoj podderzhki. Ee krug obschenija- esche odna sirota i storozh, on uchit Bet igrat v shakhmaty, kotorye postepenno stanovjatsja dlja nee smyslom zhizni. Po mere vzroslenija junyj genij nachinaet zloupotrebljat trankvilizatorami i alkogolem, sbegaja tem samym ot realnosti. Lish vo vremja igry v shakhmaty ee mysli projasnjajutsja i ona mozhet vozvraschat sebe kontrol. Uzhe v shestnadtsat let Bet stanovitsja uchastnikom Otkrytogo chempionata SSHA po shakhmatam. No parallelno ee stremleniju ottochit svoi navyki na professionalnom urovne, stavki vozrastajut, ee izoljatsija obretaet pugajuschij masshtab, a zhelanie sbezhat ot realnosti stanovitsja soblaznitelnee, I nastupaet moment, kogda ej predstoit srazitsja s luchshim igrokom mira, Smozhet li ona pobedit ili stanet zhertvoj svoikh pristrastij, kak eto uzhe sluchalos v proshlom?

From the bestselling author of The Queen's Gambit, the landmark science fiction novel that inspired the classic 1976 film starring David Bowie and is the basis for the Showtime series A man wanders into town one day seemingly out of nowhere. He starts by peddling valuables just to get by. But he possesses uncanny scientific knowledge, which he uses to develop technologies of a marvelous nature. In time he builds a corporate empire that propels him to unimaginable wealth--but to what end? His rapid ascent to the highest levels of success is remarkable, but the vision of his enterprise begins to falter as he succumbs to afflictions that feel all-too-human, and the true purpose of his presence here on earth is in grave danger of being abandoned.

"Set in a far future in which robots run a world with a small and declining human population" (San Francisco Chronicle), a haunting, dystopian vision of humanity and its last hope for survival from the bestselling author of The Queen's Gambit In the future, the human race has ceased to progress. Granted endless leisure by widespread automation, the masses devote themselves solely to the pleasures of the here and now, to drugs that dull their senses and electronic bliss that disconnects them from reality. Theirs is a world that is without meaning or purpose, without art, children, or reading, and overseeing the bleak persistence of humanity is an intelligent machine whose only wish is to extinguish its own existence. But when two ordinary people begin to fight the system, hope for the human race glimmers in their journey as they attempt to realize the full potential of humanity.

From the bestselling author of The Queen's Gambit, a dramatic science fiction odyssey in which a billionaire ventures into outer space to save Earth The year is 2063. Earth's energy resources are dangerously close to being depleted, a new world superpower has upset America's global dominance, and the threat of a new Ice Age looms large. Fortunately, there is one man brave enough--and perhaps foolish enough--to venture beyond the planet to find the mineral resources that will secure the country's future: Ben Belson. One of the richest men in the world, Belson is haunted by personal demons and wanted for his unlawful space travel, but he will stop at nothing to fulfill his crucial mission--and discover a future greater than he could ever have imagined.

The sequel to The Hustler sees former champion "Fast" Eddie Felson return to the thrilling world of competitive pool--from the bestselling author of The Queen's Gambit. The basis for the famed Martin Scorsese film. "Tevis writes about pool with power and poetry and tension.... Grabs the reader and doesn't let go. You don't have to appreciate pool to like this book, to appreciate its sense of living on the edge." --Washington Post Twenty years have passed since "Fast" Eddie Felson conquered the underground pool circuit. During that time he married and ran his own pool hall, but having left that all behind he's now badly in need of money, and pool is all he knows. On the beautiful aquamarine waters of the Florida Keys, he ropes his former rival Minnesota Fats into a series of exhibition matches in the hopes of picking up a cable TV deal. But playing the old master, a terrible feeling nags at him that he's sat on his talent and that the best part of him is now gone. And when he vows to get back in the game--seriously, this time--he finds a challenging road ahead, and the only thing standing in his way is himself.