Kurt Andersen Bücher

»Das postfaktische Zeitalter ist kein unerklärliches und verrücktes neues Phänomen. Im Gegenteil: Was wir jetzt sehen, ist nur die Spitze des Eisberges«, schreibt Kurt Andersen in seinem aufsehenerregenden Buch Fantasyland. Der Hang zum Magischen und Fantastischen, so der preisgekrönte Kulturjournalist, ist tief in die kollektive DNA der Amerikaner eingeschrieben. Er entstand, als europäische Siedler erstmals den Boden der »Neuen Welt« betraten, im Gepäck vor allem eins: ausgeprägten Individualismus und Lebensträume und Fantasien von epischem Ausmaß. Mitreißend und eloquent erzählt Andersen vom großen amerikanischen Experiment – und warum es so spektakulär scheiterte. Wer verstehen will, wie die Grenze zwischen Realität und Illusion derart verrutschen und ein Mann wie Donald Trump es ins Weiße Haus schaffen konnte, muss dieses Buch lesen.

Ein berauschender Roman über die Geburtsstunde des modernen Amerika 1848: Zu Hunderttausenden strömen Einwanderer im Hafen von New York von Bord der aus Europa kommenden Dampf- und Segelschiffe. Darunter auch Benjamin Knowles, der der alten Welt den Rücken gekehrt hat, um sich in Amerika neu zu erfinden. Sofort gerät er in den Sog des Großstadtgewimmels, verliebt sich haltlos in die Schauspielerin Polly und folgt schließlich ihr und dem großen Goldrausch nach Kalifornien. Ein kolossales Gemälde vom Anbruch einer neuen Epoche.

How an elite cabal rewrote the American dream for their gain - and left the rest of the world behind. 'Elegantly written, full of insight' - Justin Webb 'Absorbing, infuriating, full-of-facts-you-didn't-know, saxophonely written' - Anand Giridharadas 'Kurt Andersen at his riveting best' - Matthew D'Ancona Evil Geniuses is the secret history of how, over the last half century, America has sharply swerved away from its dream of progress for the many to a system of unfettered profit and self-interest for the few. As the social liberation of the 1960s finally ended in the chaos of Vietnam and Watergate, a faction of rich industrialists, business chiefs, wide-eyed libertarians and right-wing economic radicals were waiting, determined to claw back everything they saw as rightfully theirs. Reaching back into the dangerous powers of nostalgia, they emulated the unchecked robber barons of the past - veiling their actions as a return to the good old days, and winning over the people in the name of traditional American values. In this hugely entertaining and deeply researched cultural and economic exposé, New York Times bestselling author Kurt Andersen maps the rich history of intricate networks, unlikely connections and dark truths which are controlling a nation, revealing how on earth America got to where it is now - and what it might do to win its progressive future back.

Kurt Andersen's Millennium novel mirrors Tom Wolfe's "Bonfire of the Vanities," depicting a year in the life of a New York family while offering a satirical glimpse into America's potential future, focusing on media and big business.

"The joy of fiction is the joy of the imagination. . . ." The best stories engage readers, compelling them to turn pages in anticipation of what comes next. Great literature is defined by its imagination, as demonstrated in this exceptional anthology, which redefines the boundaries of imaginative fiction. It features contributions from renowned writers like Peter Straub, Chuck Palahniuk, Roddy Doyle, and Joyce Carol Oates, among others, showcasing their craft and challenging misconceptions about genres. Curated by Neil Gaiman and Al Sarrantonio, who personally selected each story, the anthology sets a high standard for this "new literature of the imagination." The collection aims to present familiar themes in fresh, illuminating ways. Notable tales include Joe Hill's disturbing exploration of evil in "Devil on the Staircase," Lawrence Block's unique take on fishing in "Catch and Release," and Carolyn Parkhurst's dark sibling rivalry in "Unwell." Joanne Harris introduces ancient gods in modern New York in "Wildfire in Manhattan," while Richard Adams's "The Knife" delves into vengeance. Jeffery Deaver's "The Therapist" features a psychologist on a mission to save lives, and Neil Gaiman's chilling "The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains" offers a haunting punishment for a grave crime. This visionary volume will transform readers’ perspectives and ignite a renewed appreciation for exceptional fiction.