{"product_id":"the-coming-of-joachim-stiller-valancourt-international-9781948405270","title":"The Coming of Joachim Stiller (Valancourt International)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Coming of Joachim Stiller by Hubert Lampo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFreek Groenevelt is a mild-mannered journalist who values his peace and quiet above all else. But his orderly life is suddenly upended by the intrusion of a mysterious figure calling himself Joachim Stiller, who seems in insidious ways to be controlling Freek's life and destiny. It starts with an enigmatic letter - impossibly postmarked before Freek was even born - and as a series of bizarre and possibly supernatural phenomena ensues, Freek becomes obsessed with the question: Who is Joachim Stiller? With the help of a beautiful mathematician and a dealer in occult books, Freek tries to solve the riddle, but none of them will be prepared for the final revelation of the shocking truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Founding Text of Flemish Magical Realism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the great classics of 20th-century Flemish literature and a founding text of Flemish magical realism, Hubert Lampo's internationally acclaimed \u003cem\u003eThe Coming of Joachim Stiller\u003c\/em\u003e (1960) has been published in fifteen languages and is now available at last in an outstanding new English version by award-winning translator Paul Vincent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Valancourt International edition brings Lampo's masterwork to English-language readers through Paul Vincent's award-winning translation. The novel combines elements of mystery, supernatural intrigue, and philosophical depth, creating a narrative that has captivated readers across Europe for over six decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Book Unique\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel follows journalist Freek Groenevelt as he encounters increasingly bizarre phenomena connected to the enigmatic Joachim Stiller. With assistance from a mathematician and an occult book dealer, Freek attempts to unravel a mystery that defies logical explanation. The story blends everyday reality with supernatural elements, creating the distinctive atmosphere that defines Flemish magical realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInternational Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince its original 1960 publication, \u003cem\u003eThe Coming of Joachim Stiller\u003c\/em\u003e has achieved international acclaim, with translations in fifteen languages. This widespread recognition establishes it as one of the most significant works of Belgian literature and a cornerstone of the magical realism genre in European fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valancourt Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493309321490,"sku":"9781948405270","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2127f05f-a85f-46b1-93dd-af8b9ba6b981.jpg?v=1730642930","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-coming-of-joachim-stiller-valancourt-international-9781948405270","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}