{"product_id":"9788412508307","title":"FICTION FOR THE MASSES","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFICTION FOR THE MASSES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA novel that drifts between delirium and existential reflection. Nathaniel Mortimer, a celebrated horror comic artist, dies of COVID-19 in New York. His hatred for a father who never believed in him becomes the engine for a journey to hell. There, guided by Philip K. Dick himself and assisted by a peculiar celestial civil servant, he will traverse the nine circles of hell. What seems like a quest for revenge transforms into a job interview with the Devil, revealing a truth that defies reality and fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story begins with the death of Nathaniel Mortimer, a successful horror comic artist, who is a victim of the pandemic. His resentment toward his father, who never supported his artistic vocation, is so profound that it becomes the fuel for a supernatural journey. Matelda Loewenstein, a human resources director from the afterlife and God’s secretary, opens the gates of hell for him. To travel through its nine circles, Nathaniel has an unexpected guide: his admired writer Philip K. Dick. Through baroque landscapes and hypnotic perversions, the protagonist discovers that his journey is not a simple filial revenge, but an appointment with the Prince of Darkness for a job interview. The novel explores the thin line between reality and fiction, the indomitable creative impulse, and the search for one's own voice as a path to sanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe journey to hell as a metaphor for grief and personal reconciliation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflicting relationship between an artist and his father, and the need for recognition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe fusion of reality and fiction through the presence of Philip K. Dick as a character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDeath and the afterlife interpreted from a bureaucratic and surreal perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe creative impulse as an incorruptible life force in the face of adversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at readers of contemporary fiction who enjoy plots with fantastic and existential elements. It is especially attractive to fans of philosophical science fiction, admirers of Philip K. Dick, and horror comic enthusiasts. It will also interest those who are looking for a novel that combines black humor, social criticism, and a reflection on art and fatherhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original and playful reinterpretation of the Dantesque hell, adapted to contemporary sensibilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA tribute to the figure of Philip K. Dick, integrated organically into the plot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the redemptive power of art and the need for personal validation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA visual and baroque narrative, characteristic of an author who understands the language of comics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical and satirical look at the world of work and human relationships, even in the afterlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e ARTIGUE, LUIS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e EDITORIAL PEZ DE PLATA,S.L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, SCIENCE FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e NARRATIVA PEZ DE PLATA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 342 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bold narrative proposal that combines the fantasy genre with a deep emotional inquiry. Luis Artigue constructs a novel that captivates with its overflowing imagination and its ability to mix the sacred and the profane with a tone that is both lyrical and corrosive. The inclusion of Philip K. Dick as a guide is not a mere nod, but a success that gives coherence to the reflection on reality and fiction. It is a recommended read for those who are looking for more than just entertainment: a work that invites reflection on art, forgiveness, and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL PEZ DE PLATA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405861708123,"sku":"9788412508307","price":18.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841250830.jpg?v=1781833413","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412508307","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}