{"title":"Albert Maltz","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling works of Albert Maltz, an influential American writer known for his vivid storytelling and profound insights. A prominent figure during the mid-20th century, Maltz's books reflect the socio-political landscape of his time, often delving into themes of struggle, justice, and the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Eyewitness Report\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a gripping narrative that offers an intricate look at truth and perception. Meanwhile, \u003cem\u003eThe Journey of Simon McKeever\u003c\/em\u003e explores personal transformation against the broader canvas of societal change. Both titles exemplify Maltz's ability to weave rich, thought-provoking narratives that engage and enlighten readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlbert Maltz's writings fall under the \u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e category, offering timeless stories with universal appeal. Whether you're a devoted fan or new to his work, this collection promises to be a rewarding exploration of one of literature's impactful voices.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-journey-of-simon-mckeever-by-albert-maltz-9780714550800","title":"The Journey of Simon McKeever","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormer oil worker, untutored philosopher, dreamer, and man of laughter possessed with an indomitable spirit, seventy-three-year-old Simon McKeever runs away from a shabby state-run home for the elderly in Sacramento and hitch-hikes a ride to Los Angeles, in search of a cure for his arthritis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the course of his personal odyssey on the road, McKeever—a modern working-class Everyman—will find something much more precious than a medical miracle: a realisation that will enable him to bequeath to humankind his hard-won personal truth and thereby \"move the world one inch forward\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this technically flawless novel, now reprinted for the first time after its original American publication in 1949, Albert Maltz elevates literature of the common man to high art, providing a life-affirming, enduring message of ordinary courage and heroism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46717236609260,"sku":"9780714550800","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10808823482442.jpg?v=1754454227"},{"product_id":"the-eyewitness-report-by-albert-maltz-9780714550961","title":"The Eyewitness Report","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene opens in Moscow in August 1968. Forty-two-year-old Daniil Petrovich Barkov is a prizewinning writer whose life is at a crossroads. His wife is slowly dying in a hospital bed, and his faith in his country is shaken by the anti-democratic invasion of Czechoslovakia by Soviet troops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a Sunday afternoon in Red Square, Barkov witnesses a peaceful demonstration for human rights. Eight men and women, including a mother and her baby, sit silently on the pavement near Lenin’s tomb and unfurl their banners. Within moments, police whistles are heard, and KGB agents arrest them with shocking brutality. Barkov is moved by the bravery of the protesters but resists the impulse to join them. The guilt-ridden author vows to write an eyewitness report, a burning polemic against rule by aggression, which will show his growth as an artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt once an indictment of oppression and an exploration of the role and responsibility of the individual in the face of tragic historical events—themes that preoccupied Maltz throughout his life and artistic career—\u003cem\u003eThe Eyewitness Report\u003c\/em\u003e, left unpublished by its author at his death and presented here for the first time, will cement Maltz’s reputation as one of the finest storytellers and most perceptive thinkers of the last century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072729694444,"sku":"9780714550961","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10810433482442.jpg?v=1765128170"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/albert-maltz.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}