Name: Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions
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Author: Daniel Wallace
ISBN: 9781616201647

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Type

Physical Book

Author

Daniel Wallace

Publisher

Algonquin Books

Year

2012

Language

English

Pages

196

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.8 x 13.7 x 1.3 cm

Weight

0.16 kg.

ISBN

1616201649

ISBN13

9781616201647

Edition No.

Synopsis "Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions "

The classic novel that inspired the beloved Tim Burton film and the Broadway musical. In his prime, Edward Bloom was an extraordinary man. He could outrun anybody. He never missed a day of school. He saved lives and tamed giants. Animals loved him, people loved him, women loved him. He knew more jokes than any man alive. At least that's what he told his son, William. But now Edward Bloom is dying, and William wants desperately to know the truth about his elusive father--this indefatigable teller of tall tales--before it's too late. So, using the few facts he knows, William re-creates Edward's life in a series of legends and myths, through which he begins to understand his father's great feats, and his great failings. The result is hilarious and wrenching, tender and outrageous.

Daniel Wallace

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Daniel Wallace is an American writer and illustrator born in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1959. He is known for his novel "Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions" (1998), adapted into a film by Tim Burton in 2003. His other works include "Ray in Reverse" (2000), "The Watermelon King" (2003), and "Mr. Sebastian and the Negro Magician" (2007). His stories and essays have been published in various magazines and anthologies, and his novels have been translated into more than 18 languages.

In addition to his work in fiction, Wallace has made significant contributions to the "Star Wars" universe with books like "Star Wars: The New Essential Guide to Characters" (2002) and "Star Wars: The New Essential Guide to Droids" (2006). His work "Star Wars: The Book of the Sith" (2012) offers a deep insight into the dark side of the Force. These works belong to the science fiction genre and have been well received by fans of the saga.

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