Martin Booth Bücher

DER TOD IST EINE KUNST. Man nennt ihn Signor Farfalla, den Schmetterlingsmaler. Jeder in dem kleinen italienischen Städtchen kennt den älteren ausländischen Herrn mit den tadellosen Manieren. Er trinkt mit dem Priester Wein im Pfarrhausgarten, geht in den Bergen wandern, verliebt sich im Bordell und baut im Geheimen Waffen. Waffen für Berufskiller. Er ist der Beste seines Faches, weltweit. Nun will Signor Farfalla einen letzten Auftrag erledigen und sich danach zur Ruhe setzen. Doch wer von einem unsichtbaren Gegner beschattet wird, dem ist Ruhe nicht vergönnt. «EIN PSYCHOLOGISCHER SPANNUNGSROMAN, RANDVOLL MIT LEBEN UND TOD.» THE SEATTLE TIMES

Set against the backdrop of 1950s Hong Kong, the memoir recounts the unique childhood experiences of a young boy who navigated a vibrant yet complex world. Through encounters with colorful characters like the plink plonk man and the Queen of Kowloon, the narrative reveals not only the charm of a bustling colony but also the turmoil of his parents' troubled relationship. This intimate reflection captures the essence of a bygone era while exploring themes of innocence, cultural clash, and personal upheaval.

Martin Booth looks at the history of the oldest known, and most widely used narcotic drug. He considers religious associations, medical aspects and the influence of opium on the arts, as well as the drug's addictive effect

Set against the backdrop of the summer of 1914, the story follows Alec Marquand, a recent college graduate hired to survey ancient brochs in the Scottish Highlands. His discovery of Eileen Tosdach, the Island of Silence, is abruptly interrupted when he is sent to fight in the Gallipoli campaign. The narrative explores themes of war, loss, and the quest for redemption, offering a profound journey through the horrors of battle and the search for meaning amidst chaos, from the acclaimed author of The Industry of Souls.

Shadowed by the unhappiness of his warring parents, a broad-minded mother who, like her son, was keen to embrace all things Chinese, and a bigoted father who was enraged by his family's interest in 'going native', Martin Booth's compelling memoir is a journey into Chinese culture and an extinct colonial way of life.

Captured by Hirohito's soldiers at the fall of Hong Kong and transferred to a Japanese slave camp outside Hiroshima, Captain Joe Sandingham was present when the bomb was dropped. Now a shell of a man, he lives in a cheap Hong Kong hotel, scrounging for food and the occasional bar girl. The locals call him "Hiroshima Joe" with a mixture of pity and contempt. But Joe—haunted by the sounds and voices of his past, debilitated by illness, and shattered by his wartime ordeal—is a man whose compassion and will to survive define a clear-eyed and unexpected heroism. One of the most powerful novels about the experience of war, first published in 1985.

This study offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the world's most controversial weed, examining its cultural, social, and historical significance. It delves into its status as the most widely consumed drug after tobacco, alcohol, and aspirin, providing readers with insightful perspectives on its impact and the debates surrounding its use. The book aims to make complex topics accessible, blending entertainment with education.