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The Map and the Territory

By Michel Houellebecq
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The Map and the Territory, by Michel Houellebecq, is a thought-provoking exploration of art, commerce, and the complexities of modern life. The story follows a successful artist named Jed Martin, whose work unexpectedly skyrockets his fame and fortune. As his life intertwines with a version of the author, Houellebecq himself, the novel delves into themes of authenticity and meaning in an increasingly image-driven world.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a satirical look at contemporary society through the lens of art and relationships. Set in the world of modern art, it delves into themes of life, death, and the search for meaning, with a touch of dark humour and philosophical reflection. Fans of intricate character development and existential musings will likely find it intriguing.

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The Map and the Territory

But, his boiler is still broken, his ailing father flirts with oblivion and, worst of all, he is contacted by an inspector requiring his help in solving an unspeakable, atrocious and gruesome crime, involving none other than celebrated novelist Michel Houellebecq...

Shortlisted for the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award 2013.

Part thriller, part satire, Houellebecq's prize winning and critically acclaimed new novel will be a publishing sensation

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Part thriller, part satire, the critically acclaimed latest novel by the winner of the Prix Goncourt is quintessential Houellebecq and perhaps his best yet.

Artist Jed Martin emerges from a ten-year hiatus with good news. It has nothing to do with his broken boiler, the approach of another lamentably awkward Christmas dinner with his father or the memory of his doomed love affair with the beautiful Olga. It is that, for his new exhibition, he has secured the involvement of none other than celebrated novelist Michel Houellebecq.

The exhibition brings Jed new levels of global fame. But, his boiler is still broken, his ailing father flirts with oblivion and, worst of all, he is contacted by an inspector requiring his help in solving an unspeakable, atrocious and gruesome crime, involving none other than celebrated novelist Michel Houellebecq...

Shortlisted for the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award 2013.

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Michel Houellebecq's novel is praised for its satirical and self-parodic nature, with reviewers noting its wit and erudition. The Daily Telegraph considers it a delicious satire, while The Times describes it as an acerbic riff on art and celebrity. The Evening Standard commends its dark inventiveness, and the Spectator lauds it as the best new novel of the year, despite its inherent pessimism. The Observer highlights its originality as both impressive and beguiling.

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ISBN: 9780099554578

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 June 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 215g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Michel Houellebecq is a poet, essayist and novelist. He is the author of several novels including The Map and the Territory (winner of the Prix Goncourt), Atomised, Platform, Whatever and Submission. He was awarded the Legion d'Honneur in 2019.

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