A Russell Hoban Omnibus

russell hoban

Author of the immensely popular children’s books featuring Frances the Badger, Russell Hoban is also a master of contemporary imaginative literary forms, including the cult classic Riddley Walker. Gathered here are four of Mr. Hoban’s the haunting Lion of Boaz-Jachin, the popular Turtle Diary (made into a movie startting Glenda Jackson and Ben Kingsley), Pilgermann, and his newest work, the sharp and witty Mr. Rinyo-Clacton’s Offer, published here for the first time in North America. In addition, the collection includes samples from Mr. Hoban’s short stories, essays, and poetry. Finally, for true Hoban aficionados, there is part of an unfinished sequel to the adult children’s classic The Mouse and His Child, featuring the further adventures of Manny Rat.

Genres fantasyshort stories

832 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1,1999

This edition

Format: 832 pages, Hardcover
Published: October 22, 1999 by Indiana University Press
ISBN: 9780253335869
ASIN: 0253335868
Language: English

About the author

russell hoban

Russell Conwell Hoban was an American expatriate writer. His works span many genres, including fantasy, science fiction, mainstream fiction, magical realism, poetry, and children's books. He lived in London, England, from 1969 until his death. (Wikipedia)