{"title":"Christopher Coe","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by the esteemed author, Christopher Coe. Known for his eloquent and evocative storytelling, Coe crafts narratives that delve deep into the human experience, blending poignancy with a touch of elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his celebrated writings, \u003cem\u003eSuch Times\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a poignant reflection on life, love, and loss set against the backdrop of the AIDS epidemic. This novel is a testament to Coe's ability to portray intimate moments with remarkable sensitivity and depth, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate thought-provoking fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe works of Christopher Coe fall under the category of General Fiction, offering readers an exploration of universal themes through finely wrought prose. Coe's storytelling is not just about telling a story, but about inviting readers to ponder and reflect. Whether you are a long-time fan or new to his work, exploring his books promises an enriching journey through beautifully crafted narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"such-times-by-christopher-coe-9781648230912","title":"Such Times","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristopher Coe was a contemporary and friend of authors like Amy Hempel and Lynne Tillman, and a student of Gordon Lish. \u003cem\u003eSuch Times\u003c\/em\u003e is his masterpiece; perhaps the defining novel of the AIDS era and a foundational work of gay literature. First published in 1993 shortly before his death, it has long been out of print and passed around like a secret handshake, and his cult following is now ready to break out into the open.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Gives voice to the dreams and terrors of an entire generation.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n—THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The novel of the decade. Treasure it.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n—THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The gay novel of the decade.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n—PUBLISHER’S WEEKLY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Wrenching … powerfully effective.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n—SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Perhaps the great novel of the AIDS epidemic.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n—DAVID LEAVITT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A fresh classic from the most elegant pen on the planet.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n—PAUL RUDNICK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this hypnotically beautiful, haunting novel, Christopher Coe evokes a lost world of gay pleasure and privilege in the 1970s and early 80s, juxtaposed with the tragic years of loss afterwards. Over the course of Jasper and Timothy’s twenty-year relationship, Coe crafts a deeply moving work that elegantly, indelibly evokes a lost paradise and its tragic fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArchway Editions spent years tracking down the rights and researching his life; this volume will also feature never-before-seen photographs and testimony from those who knew him - far more than a reissue, this is a celebration of a life and of an unjustly forgotten writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the original description read, “Coe creates an inexpressibly moving portrait of people living on the razor’s edge of desire, from the bathhouses of San Francisco to the waterfronts of New York and the streets of Paris, and offers a rapturous, bittersweet homage to those who now face death for having lived so exuberantly in such times.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072672678124,"sku":"9781648230912","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23127663482774.jpg?v=1765125362"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/christopher-coe.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}