The Notable Brain of Maximilian Ponder by John Ironmonger
Maximilian Ponder has been shut away for 30 years, attempting to record every memory he has ever had ... A stunning debut about friendship, memory and what makes up a life.
An original and quirky debut * BIG ISSUE IN THE NORTH *
Written with gusto - a daring, quirky tale* GOOD BOOK GUIDE *
Written with gusto - a daring, quirky tale* GOOD BOOK GUIDE *
John Ironmonger was born and grew up in East Africa. He has a doctorate in zoology, and was once an expert on freshwater leeches. He is the author of The Good Zoo Guide and the novels The Notable Brain of Maximilian Ponder (shortlisted for the 2012 Costa First Novel Prize and the Guardian's Not the Booker Prize), The Coincidence Authority and The Whale at the End of the World (an international bestseller). He has also been part of a world record team for speed reading Shakespeare, has driven across the Sahara in a £100 banger, and once met Jared Diamond in a forest in the middle of Sumatra.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781780220833 |
| ISBN 10 | 1780220839 |
| Title | The Notable Brain of Maximilian Ponder |
| Author | John Ironmonger |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 2013-01-03 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Costa Prize; First Novel Award 2013 (UK) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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