Adam Gopnik Libros

Yes, we'll always have Paris and who better to capture all its moods than the inimitable Elliott Erwitt? With a keen eye for the real city, Erwitt sees beyond the tourist cliches. Whether the mightiest of monuments or the charm of la vie quotidienne this master photographer chronicles it all. Alternating intimate details with grand vistas, Erwitt captures the true flavor of la metropole. Born in Paris in 1928, Elliott Erwitt arrived in the U.S. in the late 1930s. Establishing himself in the '40s and '50s as a leading magazine photographer, he joined the prestigious Magnum agency in 1953. In addition to his work in magazines, he achieved great success as an advertising photographer and filmmaker. He currently lives in New York City--but spends a great deal of time in Paris.

Los mejores libros jamás escritos. «En un texto se puede encontrar cualquier cosa si uno se coloca entre él y el espejo de su propia imaginación.» Mark Twain afiló su narrativa y cimentó su éxito en el género del cuento. Sus relatos se caracterizan por unas tramas ingeniosas, una inventiva inagotable, unos personajes inolvidables, un genial sentido del humor y por su excepcional uso del lenguaje, que revela un vívido retrato de la sociedad de su tiempo. Genio y figura, el propio Twain defendía así sus relatos: «Me gusta una buena historia bien contada. Por esa misma razón, a veces me veo obligado a contarlas yo mismo.» Esta edición es la más completa de la narrativa breve de Twain. La componen todas sus piezas cortas, sesenta textos magníficamente traducidos. Asimismo presenta una excelente y esclarecedora introducción de Charles Neider, reconocido como uno de los mejores especialistas en la vida y la obra de este coloso de las letras. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION The best books ever written. "You can find in a text whatever you bring, if you will stand between it and the mirror of your imagination." Mark Twain sharpened his narrative skills and laid the foundation for his success in the short story genre. His tales are characterized by ingenious plots, endless inventiveness, unforgettable characters, a clever sense of humor, and his exceptional use of language, which reveals a vivid portrait of the society of his time. As Twain defended his storytelling: "I like a good story well told. That is the reason I am sometimes forced to tell them myself."

The book explores the profound influence of Paris on American writers and thinkers from the early years of the republic to the present. It highlights the city's dual nature as a symbol of both traditional European culture and revolutionary ideas in politics and art. Through a rich collection of stories, letters, memoirs, and reports, it captures three centuries of emotional and vibrant writing, showcasing why Paris has been an irresistible destination for Americans seeking inspiration and a sense of freedom in life and love.

The New York Times-bestselling author offers a stirring defence of liberalism against the dogmatisms of our time

From The New York Times best-selling author of Paris to the Moon and beloved New Yorker writer, a memoir that captures the romance of New York City in the 1980s.

Exploring the intertwining lives of Lincoln and Darwin, Adam Gopnik delves into their roles as pivotal figures in shaping modern history and thought. Born on the same day in 1809, these two men are portrayed not just as icons but as complex individuals—family men, ambitious figures, and profound thinkers. Gopnik reveals their personal struggles and achievements, illustrating how their ideas and experiences contributed to significant societal changes. This dual biography highlights their impact on our understanding of humanity and progress.

Winter takes us on an intimate tour of the artists, poets, composers, writers, explorers, scientists and thinkers who helped shape a new and modern idea of winter. We learn how literature heralds the arrival of the middle class; how snow science leads to existential questions of God and our place in the world; how the race to the poles marks the human drive to imprint meaning on a blank space. Offering a kaleidoscopic take on the season, Winter is a homage to an idea of a season and a journey through the modern imagination.

In a series of essays, the author reflects on his family's transition from Paris to New York in fall 2000, capturing the essence of their new urban life. He profiles a diverse cast of characters, including teachers, therapists, and friends, who shape their experiences. The narrative delves into the aftermath of 9/11, the complexities of real estate, and broader philosophical themes about the meaning of life, offering a poignant exploration of community and change in a post-traumatic city.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “The finest book on France in recent years.”—Alain de Botton, The New York Times Book Review In 1995, Adam Gopnik, his wife, and their infant son left the familiar comforts and hassles of New York City for the urbane glamour of Paris. In the grand tradition of Stein, Hemingway, Baldwin, and Liebling, Gopnik set out to enjoy the storied existence of an American in Paris—walks down the paths of the Tuileries, philosophical discussions in cafés, and afternoon jaunts to the Musée d’Orsay. But as readers of Gopnik’s beloved and award-winning “Paris Journal” in The New Yorker know, there was also the matter of raising a child and carrying on with la vie quotidienne—the daily, slightly less fabled life. As Gopnik discovers in this tender account, the dual processes of navigating a foreign city and becoming a parent are not completely dissimilar—both promise new routines, new languages, and a new set of rules by which each day is to be lived. With singular wit and insight, Gopnik manages to weave the magical with the mundane in this wholly delightful book that Entertainment Weekly deemed “magisterial.”

A collection of witty, illuminating essays on life, art and family by the acclaimed author and New Yorker writer