{"title":"Amy Herzog","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmy Herzog’s works blend intimate storytelling with a keen exploration of human relationships and cultural identity. Her plays and writings often delve into themes of family, memory, and the complexities of interpersonal connections, inviting readers into deeply emotional and thought-provoking narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to her dramatic works, Herzog's contributions to arts and crafts, such as her distinctive \u003cem\u003eSweater Sourcebook\u003c\/em\u003e, reveal a creative voice attuned to the nuances of tradition and personal expression. Her books offer a rich experience for those interested in contemporary culture and creative artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"amy-herzogs-sweater-sourcebook-by-amy-herzog-9781419726705","title":"Amy Herzog's Sweater Sourcebook:","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn and fibre enthusiasts everywhere will celebrate the latest addition to \u003ci\u003eAmy Herzog's\u003c\/i\u003e beloved knitting series, which includes \u003ci\u003eYou Can Knit That\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKnit to Flatter\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eKnit Wear Love\u003c\/i\u003e. This essential guide details every aspect of sweater knitting, starting with instructions for four basic sweater types: yoke, raglan, drop shoulder, and set-in sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatterns are offered in multiple sizes and yarn gauges for broad appeal. Following the basics for each of the four sweater types are a diverse range of customising options, including how to add a hood, cowl neck, turtleneck, pockets, and zip or cardigan front, just to name a few.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmy's clear instruction and expert tips expand the many knitting possibilities, creating the essential knitting resource for knitters everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47429775950060,"sku":"9781419726705","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781419726705.jpg?v=1774559933"},{"product_id":"4000-miles-and-after-the-revolution-by-amy-herzog-9781559364225","title":"4000 Miles and After the Revolution","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAfter the Revolution\u003c\/em\u003e is a smart, funny, and provocative play. Herzog deftly avoids simple-minded polemics in favour of richly detailed people who are as ready to examine their relationships as they are their consciences. - \u003cem\u003eVariety\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA funny, moving new play, \u003cem\u003e4000 Miles\u003c\/em\u003e is a quiet meditation on mortality. But it's hardly a downer: Ms Herzog's altogether wonderful drama also illuminates how companionship can make life meaningful, moment by moment, in death's discomforting shadow. - \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for delicately detailed character studies that subtly balance humour and insight, Amy Herzog is swiftly emerging as a striking new voice in American theatre. \u003cem\u003eAfter the Revolution\u003c\/em\u003e, an astute and ironic drama about how society appropriates history for its own psychological needs, was heralded by \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e as one of the Ten Best New Plays of 2010. Herzog's other critical hit, \u003cem\u003e4000 Miles\u003c\/em\u003e, is a quiet rumination on mortality in which twenty-one-year-old Leo seeks solace from his feisty ninety-one-year-old grandmother Vera in her New York apartment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmy Herzog\u003c\/strong\u003e received the 2011 Whiting Writers' Award and the 2008 Helen Merrill Award for Aspiring Playwrights. Her plays have been produced or developed at the Yale School of Drama, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Arena Stage, Lincoln Center, Actors Theatre of Louisville, New York Stage and Film, Provincetown Playhouse, and ACT in San Francisco. Her newest play, \u003cem\u003eBelleville\u003c\/em\u003e, premiered at Yale Rep in autumn 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470024229100,"sku":"9781559364225","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781559364225-4000-miles-and-after-the-revolution.jpg?v=1775206509"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/amy-herzog.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}