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House Of Leaves

By Mark Z Danielewski
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In House of Leaves by Mark Z Danielewski, a young family discovers that their house is mysteriously larger on the inside than it appears from the outside. As they delve deeper into the perplexing changes within their home, a tapestry of narratives unfolds, blending horror, romance, and psychological drama. The novel challenges readers with its avant-garde format and layered storytelling.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy an avant-garde narrative that plays with structure and typography, offering a chilling exploration of a mysterious house that's larger on the inside than it appears outside. Fans of psychological thrills and unconventional storytelling will find themselves drawn into a labyrinth of horror, obsession, and intrigue.

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Johnny Truant, an employee in a LA tattoo parlour, finds a notebook kept by Zampano, a reclusive old man found dead in a cluttered apartment. Herein is the heavily annotated story of the Navidson Report. Will Navidson, a photojournalist, and his family move into a new house. What happens next is recorded on videotapes and in interviews.

The cult classic.

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The cult classic.

Discover the nightmarish tale of a house that is bigger on the inside than the outside, a story that still inspires devotion among an army of fans. Experimental in terms of design, typography, structure, and content, this is a fully immersive and novel reading experience you won't be able to forget. Perfect for fans of Twin Peaks, Black Mirror, Stranger Things, and IT.

House of Leaves has continued to reward readers prepared to navigate its labyrinth, with a community of fans ready to support them if they ever get lost in the dark. - Guardian

At once a genuinely scary chiller, a satire on the business of criticism, and a meditation on the way we read. - Observer

Thrillingly alive, sublimely creepy, distressingly scary, breathtakingly intelligent. - BRET EASTON ELLIS

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING

  • 'I've never read anything like it' - 5 STARS
  • 'Strange, highly addictive and slowly creepy' - 5 STARS
  • 'A book like no other' - 5 STARS
  • 'The creativity and originality is astonishing' - 5 STARS
  • 'Unreservedly recommended' - 5 STARS
  • 'Buy it, read it, and explore it' - 5 STARS

A young couple – Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Will Navidson and his partner Karen Green – move into a small home on Ash Tree Lane.

But something is terribly wrong – their house is bigger on the inside than it is on the outside.

Neither Will nor Karen are prepared to face the consequences of this impossibility.

What happens next is loosely recorded on videotapes and interviews, leading to a compilation of the definitive work on the events on Ash Tree Lane, unveiling a thrilling and terrifying history.

Loose sheets, stained napkins, and crammed notebooks prove to be far more than the ramblings of a crazy old man...

Winner of the New York Public Library's Young Lions Fiction Award

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House of Leaves is praised for its innovative and unsettling narrative, combining elements of horror, satire, and literary criticism. It is described as a thrilling and intelligent debut, drawing comparisons to the works of literary giants and celebrated for its haunting, intricate storytelling. The novel challenges readers with its complex structure and provides a unique, multi-layered reading experience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780385603102

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Doubleday

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 180.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 1098g

Pages: 736

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About the Author

Mark Z. Danielewski, son of a film director who co-founded the Sundance Film Festival, grew up in Utah, is in his mid-thirties and was educated at Harvard, where he was taught by Harold Bloom. He attended the most prestigious film school in America at the University of Southern California and has written a number of screenplays. His sister, Poe, is a cult rock star in the States.

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