{"title":"Brendan Casey","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by the imaginative author, Brendan Casey. Known for his vivid storytelling and creative narratives, Casey captivates readers with his unique blend of art, culture, and fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into \u003cem\u003eDušan and Voitre Marek: Surrealists at Sea\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling exploration of the Marek brothers, who made significant contributions to the surrealist movement. Through evocative prose, Casey offers a deep dive into their lives and artistic influence, making it a must-read for enthusiasts of arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother standout work, \u003cem\u003eShe That Lay Silent-Like Upon Our Shore\u003c\/em\u003e invites readers into a mesmerising fictional world. Casey masterfully interweaves narratives of mystery and human connection, drawing readers into a tale that is both intriguing and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrendan Casey's books offer a rich tapestry of ideas and insights, perfect for those who appreciate a fusion of art and storytelling. Whether you're new to his work or an avid follower, this collection promises to engage and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"she-that-lay-silent-like-upon-our-shore-by-brendan-casey-9781399801577","title":"She That Lay Silent-Like Upon Our Shore","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Story telling at its most primal . . . brutal, tender and wildly imaginative' \u003ci\u003eIrish Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'An act of pure imagination' ANNE ENRIGHT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'Strange and darkly wondrous . . . like a wild and witty outtake from a folkloric \u003ci\u003eMoby-Dick\u003c\/i\u003e' PHILIP HOARE\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA creature from another world had collided with ours - a reckonin she might properwise be knowt, a great reckonin had washed upon our shores, and I ran twort it.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a remote island in the northern seas, an unnamed boy is exiled from his community and cast into the Wastelands. In his struggle to survive, he breaks away from the strictures of his upbringing and aligns himself with the beauty and brutality of the natural world. The Leviathan, a colossal beast that strands itself upon the shore, is the embodiment of everything the boy has yearned for, and he vows to protect it with his life. The community's religious leader, the Prelate, proclaims the creature to be the devil incarnate, triggering a physical and philosophical battle that will propel life on the island towards a bloody and inevitable end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTold in a remarkable narrative voice, \u003ci\u003eShe That Lay Silent-Like Upon Our Shore\u003c\/i\u003e is a powerful fable about loyalty, isolation, and humanity's complex relationship with nature.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46714740048108,"sku":"9781399801577","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10383833482686.jpg?v=1754365238"},{"product_id":"dusan-and-voitre-marek-surrealists-at-sea-by-cheri-donaldson-9781921668487","title":"Dušan and Voitre Marek: Surrealists at sea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking its cue from the artists, this publication embraces a variety of methodologies to consider Dušan and Voitre's unique visual world. It brings together the voices of eleven writers with varying histories and relationships to the artists and their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir essays loosely track six decades of Dušan and Voitre's unwavering commitment to their art, as they moved with ease between figuration and abstraction, and across diverse media: paintings, drawings, sculpture, films, prints, photographs and jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340770296044,"sku":"9781921668487","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5095993482872.jpg?v=1772167830"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/brendan-casey.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}