{"title":"Pedro Almodóvar","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the vivid and evocative literary world of \u003cem\u003ePedro Almodóvar\u003c\/em\u003e, a legendary figure renowned for his remarkable storytelling. As one of Spain's most influential and acclaimed filmmakers, Almodóvar brings a unique voice and perspective to the realm of fiction. His writing captures the intricacies of human emotions, culture, and the unforgettably dramatic narratives that define his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmongst his notable publications is \u003cstrong\u003eThe Last Dream\u003c\/strong\u003e, a captivating journey into the depths of the human psyche, entwined with themes of love, passion, and identity. Almodóvar's stories are celebrated for their rich characterisation, weaving tales that are both entertaining and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into the \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e category with \u003cem\u003ePedro Almodóvar's\u003c\/em\u003e collection, where each book promises an exploration of life through the lens of vibrant and unconventional storytelling. Perfect for readers seeking narratives that challenge, inspire, and leave a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-last-dream-by-pedro-almodovar-9781787304352","title":"The Last Dream","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wildly inventive, intimate and mischievous story collection from legendary film director Pedro Almodóvar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Last Dream\u003c\/em\u003e brings together for the first time twelve unpublished stories from Almodóvar's personal archive, written between the late sixties and the present day. Both a tantalising glimpse into Almodóvar's creative mind and a masterclass in how to tell a story, this intimate and mischievous collection reflects Almodóvar's obsessions and many of the themes of his cinematic work, spanning genres from autofiction to comedy, parody, pastiche, and gothic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe title story, \u003cem\u003eThe Last Dream\u003c\/em\u003e, is a beautiful chronicle of the death of Almodóvar's mother. Other stories include: a love story between Jesus and Barabbas; a cult film director out in search of painkillers on a bank holiday weekend; the primary version of the film \u003cem\u003eBad Education\u003c\/em\u003e; and a gothic tale of a repentant vampire among monks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his introduction, Almodóvar writes: 'I've been asked to write my autobiography more than once, and I've always refused; it's also been suggested that I let someone else write my biography, but I have always felt somewhat resistant to the idea of a book entirely about me as an individual. I've never kept a diary, and whenever I've tried, I've never made it to page two; in a sense, then, this book represents something of a paradox. It might be best described as a fragmentary autobiography, incomplete and a little cryptic.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA celebration of the relationship between life and art, fiction and reality from an artist unafraid to write about our most intimate moments, these stories explore desire, mortality, loneliness, and the pain and glory of artistic creation, laced with playful humour and a deep love of literature and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTranslated by Frank Wynne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46533164499180,"sku":"9781787304352","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781787304352.jpg?v=1749521624"},{"product_id":"the-last-dream-by-pedro-almodovar-9781529918632","title":"The Last Dream","description":"An intimate and mischievous story collection from legendary film director Pedro Almod var\n\nThe Last Dream brings together twelve stories from legendary film director Pedro Almod var's personal archive. 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