Als F. Scott Fitzgeralds famoser Roman The Great Gatsby 1925 erschien, erntete sein Autor von zahlreichen Schriftstellerkollegen hymnische Kritiken, doch erst die Nachkriegsjahrzehnte bescherten seinem Meisterwerk die weltweite Anerkennung, ... Zobraziť viac
He was the first to popularize the concept of time travel. He disturbed—and fascinated–us with a frightening doctor’s... Zobraziť viac
Enigmatic, intriguing and fabulously wealthy, Jay Gatsby throws lavish parties at his West Egg mansion to impress Daisy Buchanan, the object of his obsession, now married to bullish Tom Buchanan. Over a Long Island summer, ... Zobraziť viac
Jay Gatsby is the man who has everything. But one thing will always be out of his reach ... Everybody who is anybody is seen... Zobraziť viac
rom the author of The Great Gatsby, a tale of marriage and disappointment in the Roaring Twenties. Fitzgerald’s rich and detailed novel of the decadent Jazz Era follows the beautiful and vibrant Anthony Patch and his wife ... Zobraziť viac
A mountain climber, high in The Andes, falls into a strange valley. In London a man is looking for a green door. A third man tries to help an unhappy ghost. Each of these exciting stories shows us two very different worlds... Zobraziť viac
Classic / British English: A stranger arrives in a small village wearing a long coat and gloves. His head is covered in bandages and dark glasses hide his eyes. The villagers are curious. Who is he... Zobraziť viac
Set on the French Riviera in the 1920s, American Dick Diver and his wife Nicole are the epitome of chic, living a glamorous lifestyle and entertaining friends at their villa. Young film star Rosemary Hoyt arrives in France and ... Zobraziť viac
Shooting stars tear across the night sky, then a gigantic artificial cylinder descends from Mars to land near London. Inquisitive locals gather round, only to be struck down by a murderous Heat-Ray. Giant destructive machines disgorge from the cylinder... Zobraziť viac
Jay Gatsby is a self-made man, famed for his decadent champagne-drenched parties. Despite being surrounded by Long Island's bright and beautiful, he longs only for Daisy Buchanan. In shimmering prose, Fitzgerald shows Gatsby pursue his dream to... Zobraziť viac
Mnozí z nás vzpomínají na některé z velkolepých filmových zpracování Fitzgeraldova úspěšného románu. Na okázalých večírcích se opět ponořte do rytmu jazzového věku a nahlédněte do života high society. Všechny texty jsou v angli Zobraziť viac
Podivuhodný případ Benjamina Buttona je název povídky, podle které byl natočen stejnojmenný film režiséra Davida Finchera,... Zobraziť viac
Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel is a study of the decadence of America’s high society in the 1920s. The rich and handsome Jay Gatsby gives spectacular weekend parties, but behind all the superficial glamour, there is a man with a ... Zobraziť viac
This volume unites four of Wells' liveliest and most engaging tales of the strange evolution and behaviour of animals - including human beings. The Island of Doctor Moreau is followed by three fantastic yet chillingly plausible... Zobraziť viac
Scott Fitzgerald’s third novel was published in 1925 and has justifiably become a 20th century literary classic. “Gatsby?” asked Daisy urgently. “What Gatsby?” Could it be the same young army lieutenant whom... Zobraziť viac
If you're stranded on an island, you'll want this journal with you! If you're looking for a new book in which to record your thoughts, lists, and more, you're in luck! Canterbury Classics... Zobraziť viac
H.G. Wells was a pioneer of the science fiction genre and a man of boundless imagination. Whether describing marvellous new technologies, the vagaries of space flight or the risks of scientific development, his writings have continually captivated ... Zobraziť viac
A mountain climber, high in The Andes, falls into a strange valley. In London a man is looking for a green door. A third man tries to help an unhappy ghost. Each of these exciting stories shows us two very different worlds... Zobraziť viac
During one hot summer on Long Island, Jay Gatsby throws an amazing party every weekend. He is an extremely wealthy man, although no one knows where he or his money have come from. But Gatsby has a purpose... Zobraziť viac
H.G. Wells, one of the founding fathers of science fiction created a rich universe of short stories, many of which are collected here in this special deluxe edition. The Star, The Time Machine, The Land Ironclads and ... Zobraziť viac
