{"title":"Henri Charrière","description":"\u003cp\u003eHenri Charrière’s works offer gripping accounts of survival and resilience, drawing readers into extraordinary personal journeys. Known primarily for \u003cem\u003ePapillon\u003c\/em\u003e, his stories blend elements of biography and memoir with vivid storytelling that captures the spirit of adventure and determination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders exploring this collection can expect narratives that delve deeply into human endurance and the will to overcome adversity. Charrière’s writing invites reflection on freedom, courage, and the complexities of the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"papillon","title":"Papillon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePapillon\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Henri Charrière, is a thrilling memoir of resilience, adventure, and the unyielding human spirit. Set during the 1930s, the story revolves around Henri Charrière, a Frenchman wrongfully convicted of murder. Nicknamed \"Papillon,\" which means \"butterfly\" in French, due to the butterfly tattoo on his chest, Charrière is sentenced to life imprisonment in the notorious penal colony of French Guiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUpon his arrival, Charrière quickly realises that escape is his only option for survival. Merely forty-two days into his sentence, he makes his first daring break for freedom, embarking on a perilous journey that spans a thousand gruelling miles in an open boat. This audacious escape marks the beginning of a series of extraordinary attempts to break free from the clutches of his oppressors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis relentless quest for liberty leads him through a series of breathtaking adventures and harrowing ordeals. Each recapture only fuels his determination further. From the brutal confines of solitary confinement to the hellish conditions of Devil's Island, no one had ever escaped from these infamous prisons—until Papillon. He defies all odds, venturing out into shark-infested waters with nothing but a makeshift coconut-sack raft to aid his survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver a span of thirteen years, Charrière makes nine incredible escape attempts. Along the way, he encounters colourful characters and builds unlikely friendships. One of his most memorable escapades includes a remarkable stay with a tribe of South American Indians, where he finds solace in their free-spirited way of life, starkly contrasting the European societal norms he had known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePapillon\u003c\/i\u003e is not just a memoir of prison breaks; it is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the pursuit of freedom against all odds. Filled with tension, suspense, and exhilarating moments, it reveals the extremes of human endurance and the unwavering hope for redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book captivated readers globally and became a bestselling phenomenon in the 1960s. Charrière’s vivid storytelling and the sheer audacity of his escapes have left an indelible mark on literature. Henri Charrière passed away in 1973 at the age of 66, but his legacy lives on through his extraordinary tale of survival and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45686299623660,"sku":"9780007179961","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780007179961.jpg?v=1725465280"},{"product_id":"papillon-movie-tie-in-by-henri-charriere-9780062882462","title":"Papillon [Movie Tie-In]","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A modern classic of courage and excitement.\" — \u003cem\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING CHARLIE HUNNAM AND RAMI MALEK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHenri Charrière, nicknamed \"Papillon,\" for the butterfly tattoo on his chest, was convicted in Paris in 1931 of a murder he did not commit. Sentenced to life imprisonment in the penal colony of French Guiana, he became obsessed with one goal: \u003cem\u003eescape\u003c\/em\u003e. After planning and executing a series of treacherous yet failed attempts over many years, he was eventually sent to the notorious prison, Devil's Island, a place from which no one had ever escaped … until Papillon. His flight to freedom remains one of the most incredible feats of human cunning, will, and endurance ever undertaken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCharrière's astonishing autobiography, \u003cem\u003ePapillon\u003c\/em\u003e, was first published in France to instant acclaim in 1968, more than twenty years after his final escape. Since then, it has become a treasured classic — the gripping, shocking, ultimately uplifting odyssey of an innocent man who would not be defeated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47647979045100,"sku":"9780062882462","price":49.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780062882462-papillon-movie-tie-in.jpg?v=1779246630"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/henri-charriere.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}