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- Verlag: Chronicle Books (1. November 1994)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0811806960
- ISBN-13: 978-0811806961
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 22,9 x 21,3 x 5,3 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 4.5 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (39 Kundenrezensionen)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 227.719 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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Few books are more romantic than this trilogy, nor more surreal. Griffin Moss is a rather doleful, lonesome, gaunt, and haunted postcard designer in London. Sabine Strohem is an illustrator of stamps living on an island in the South Pacific. One day Griffin gets an extraordinary letter from Sabine revealing that she knows all kinds of things about his life and work--somehow, she can share his soul from afar. They start exchanging love letters, yet it remains an open question whether Griffin and Sabine are two hearts that mystically beat as one, or simply illusory. "You're a figment of my imagination," Griffin accuses Sabine. "You cannot turn me into a phantom because you are frightened," Sabine replies. Phantom or soul mate, Sabine is pursued across the globe by Griffin in an increasingly impassioned fashion, and the mysteries deepen.
The legendarily popular trilogy of books containing the Griffin-Sabine correspondence literally contains the correspondence: postcards, front and back, and letters in envelopes pasted into the book, which the reader must open and read--a temptation few can resist. Nick Bantock's story was way ahead of the computer game Myst, with which it shares a moody allure. Bantock designed hundreds of book covers (for Philip Roth, John Updike, and others) before he fled London for a lovely island off the west coast of Canada with his rather Sabine-like artist wife and became improbably famous by dreaming up this trilogy. His artwork is gorgeous, and countless romances have been intensified by exposure to that of Griffin and Sabine. --Tim Appelo
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With more than two million copies in print, Nick Bantock's trilogy of romantic intrigue is now available as a set, beautifully packaged in an illustrated slipcase created by the author. A lovely gift for those new to the saga of the mysterious lovers, this distinctive collection also makes an enduring keepsake for devoted fans.
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The Griffin and Sabine trilogy in one of the most creative series of books I've read. The premise that two people encounter each other telephathically but have difficulty meeting face to face is an interesting one. It is made even more realistic and compelling by the format of the books. The story is told entirely through the correspondence between the protagonists which is displayed in real letters and postcards. It is an interesting experience to turn a page of the book, open Sabine's envelope, remove her letter to Griffin, and then read it. Finally, the most compelling aspect of the series is Bantoc's art work. His illustrations are extrordinary and very creative. The series is beautifully crafted from start to finish.
Some readers might be put off by an underlying sinister quality of the series, especially in the last book. Bantok also leaves us with many loose ends which some might find frustrating. Even if the plot or the concept of this series bothers you, it is worth checking out for the concept and creativity if nothing else. This series demonstrates that "multi-media" is not just a term that refers to computers and the Internet. Bantok's series rests on three different media: writing, physical components such as envelopes and letters, and art.
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I have read the trilogy of Griffin & Sabine many times. I think it's amazing how much detail there is. I find something new every time i read them. All I would say is BE CAREFUL! My library has these, and they are falling apart. If you liked these, I would recommend reading The Venetian's Wife next before doing The Forgetting Room. Bon Appetit!
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I'm italian. In Italy were published in 1994 "Griffin & Sabine" and "Sabine's Notebook". Today, finally I can read The golden mean, so I'll know how this amazing story ends. Perhaps, this story cannot ends... Do you remember? Wordsworth said that needs "a suspension of desbelief". Ciao !
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Romantic Interlud
This is the perfect box set to give a couple in love. I received this for Christmas and spent the day after Christmas in bed with my husband, reading each letter. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 24. Februar 2000 von Shanna Lippiatt
A really good book!
Griffin and Sabine, writen by Nick Bantock is an aswsome story of how two people get to know each other is a strange way. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 26. Januar 2000 von Annie baller
FANTASTIC ARTWORK!
I loved all the artwork in all three books. Regarding the Evil disguised in the trilogy, I disagree because in the end, in SAbine's Letter it's states: "We are very... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 23. Januar 2000 von me
Evil in Disguise
This is not a tale of love in any conventional sense. Rather, this is a story of a predatory, perverted love, if about love at all. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 16. Dezember 1999 von a.k.a.
Not for everyone, but intriguing nonetheless
Let's get one thing out into the open right now: if you only like a plotted story with a clear beginning, a developed middle, and a firm, tidy ending, then you will probably be... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 8. Dezember 1999 von Michael K. Halloran
Intriguing tale told in a most unusual manner
Amazingly beautiful artwork surrounds a spledid tale of love. What an awesome medium to display both writing and drawing. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 25. November 1999 von Amee Jo Epler
Disturbing
To be honest, I'm not sure what to make of the ending. The art is fantastic of course, and the the language lyrical. But the ending... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 3. Oktober 1999 veröffentlicht
Wow, is this ever incredible...couldn't stop.
I started looking at this at a friend's place, and an hour later i'd read all three of the books...i didn't even know where the time went. Incredibly written and constructed!!
Am 28. August 1999 veröffentlicht
As a piece of art it does its job.
The writing is wonderful. It pulls you into the relationship and makes you just as anxious as Griffin and Sabine. It is a wonderful and yet frustrating boook. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 28. Juli 1999 veröffentlicht
Get a Life... Other than your own
This trilogy gives readers an opportunity to jump into someone elses life for an instant. To have to opportunity to go through the emotions and life that the characters do is... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 22. Juli 1999 von Andrea Crawford (afcrawford@bsu.edu)
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