{"title":"Dan Elkind","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of Dan Elkind, a distinguished author known for his insightful contributions in the realm of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir. With a knack for bringing historical figures and compelling narratives to life, Elkind captivates readers with his engaging storytelling and meticulous research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eDr Chizhevsky's Chandelier\u003c\/em\u003e, a fascinating exploration into the life and innovations of a pioneering thinker. In this book, Elkind takes you on a journey through the annals of scientific history, weaving together personal anecdotes and historical context to paint a vivid portrait of Dr Chizhevsky's impact on technology and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Dan Elkind’s works to discover a world where biography intertwines with memoir, offering not just facts, but a deeply human angle on some of history's most intriguing personalities. Perfect for those who enjoy learning about the lives and legacies of remarkable individuals through engaging and well-crafted narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dr-chizhevskys-chandelier-by-dan-elkind-9781915672797","title":"Dr Chizhevsky's Chandelier","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA work of experimental nonfiction that spotlights the so-called Undesirables of recent history, forced into martyrdom and infamy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDaniel Elkind's hybrid-genre debut, \u003ci\u003eDr Chizhevsky's Chandelier\u003c\/i\u003e, is a nonfiction experiment that tells the story of A.L. Chizhevsky, the inventor and father of the field of heliobiology, who—like his hero Galileo—was punished for daring to suggest that human history revolved around the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis expansive narrative of historical reckoning stages a confrontation between factions of American anarchists, disciples of the Bab in 19th-century Persia, Jewish baseball players, and the quixotic quest to grow enormous chickens. Nested within is the story of the last Soviet generation (the \"Tetris generation\") and its dreams and illusions. In biographical chapters recalling his experience as a refugee from Soviet Russia, Elkind finds echoes of the exile of Emma Goldman and other political Undesirables from America to their \"native\" land in 1919, then in the throes of revolutionary fervor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result of this literary experiment is an irreverent and deeply personal investigation into what it means to record and remember in today's oversaturated world, where all of the stories we tell ourselves have been turned inside-out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Random House New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340734578924,"sku":"9781915672797","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1310673482870.jpg?v=1772167689"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/dan-elkind.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}