Michael Chabon

The amazing adventures of an aspiring grown-up The amazing adventures of an aspiring grown-up

In "Manhood for Amateurs," Michael Chabon recounts the glories and embarrassments of fatherhood -- and man purses
  • Salon Book Awards 2007

    From an imaginary history of Alaskan Jews to a compelling glimpse of the CIA, we pick the 10 most pleasurable reading experiences of the year.
  • Jews on ice

    Michael Chabon talks about Jewish identity, Chassids as hobbits, his love of Barack Obama and the joys of writing a Yiddish-Alaskan detective novel.
  • The lost adventure of childhood

    Michael Chabon, author of "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay," talks about his new kids book, "Summerland," and the freedom he fears is vanishing from children's lives.
  • Interview with Michael Chabon

    The author of "Wonder Boys" talks about his new book, "Summerland," a children's fantasy story steeped in Native American mythology and -- of all things -- baseball.
  • Kids lit grows up

    Inspired by Harry Potter, bestselling authors Michael Chabon, Neil Gaiman, Carl Hiaasen and Isabel Allende are spearheading a renaissance in books that enchant readers of all ages.
  • Wonderful movie

    "Wonder Boys" is still the best -- and most moving -- comedy of the year. Director Curtis Hanson and novelist Michael Chabon explain why Hollywood gave them a second chance to prove it.
  • "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay" by Michael Chabon

    In the rapturous, panoramic new novel by the author of "Wonder Boys," two midcentury comic book writers battle evil and celebrate escape in all its forms.
  • A wizard of Hollywood

    Steve Kloves, screenwriter for Curtis Hanson's new "Wonder Boys," takes on Hollywood's hottest property -- boy wonder Harry Potter.
  • Books to snack on

    The author of "Wonder Boys" selects a literary menu for blocked writers.
  • Werewolves In Their Youth

    Adam Goodheart reviews 'Werewolves in Their Youth' by Michael Chabon.
  • Personal Best: The Swimmer

    "The Swimmer" by John Cheever

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