K-Pax by Gene Brewer (English) Paperback Book

Description: K-Pax by Gene Brewer When a man who claims to be from outer space is brought into Manhattan Institute, the mental ward seems to be just the place for him. Calling himself prot, he says that he is an inhabitant of the planet K-PAX. Setting a departure date - August 17th at 3.31am - on which he plans to return home on a beam of light. Is he really extraterrestrial? FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When a man who claims to be from outer space is brought into the Manhattan Institute, the mental ward seems to be just the place for him. However this patient is unlike anyone psychiatrist Dr. Gene Brewer has had under his care before. Calling himself prot, he has no traceable background but says that he is an inhabitant of the planet K-PAX, a perfect world without wars, government or religion, and where every being coexists in harmony. Setting a departure date - August 17th at 3.31am - on which he plans to return home on a beam of light, prot keeps us guessing right up until the end. Notes A film tie-in edition of the first title in a trilogy that follows the case of a man who arrives at a mental ward claiming to be from the planet K-PAX. It is through the notes of psychiatrist that the lovable character of prot, his profound effect on the other patients and the nature of his planet is revealed. The film, starring Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges is due to be to be released in January 2002 and is expected to be a huge hit. K-PAX II On A Beam Of Light is also published by Bloomsbury. Author Biography Before becoming a novelist, Gene Brewer studied DNA replication and cell division at several major research stations. He is the author of ON A BEAM OF LIGHT, K-PAX II and the forthcoming K-PAX III, published in summer 2002, which will complete the K-PAX trilogy. He lives in New York City. Review A man is brought into the mental ward of the Manhattan Institute after claiming to come from outer space. He maintains that he is an inhabitant of planet K-PX, a perfect world without wars, government or religion where every being co-exists in perfect harmony. And he sets a departure date when he will return home on a beam of light - which keeps the reader guessing until the very end. Promotional IS HE REALLY EXTRETERRESTRIAL? OR IS HE JUST ON ANOTHER PLANET?The cult-hit novel K-PAX, now a film from Universal starring Kevin Spacey as prot.K-PAX is a gloriously off-beat comedy that reads like a combination of STARMAN, Oliver Sacks and ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOOS NEST ESQUIRE Kirkus UK Review This 1995 novel was made into a film in 2001, and its easy to see why such eminent actors as Jeff Bridges and Kevin Spacey were keen to become involved with the project. It is essentially a two-hander about a psychiatrist, also called Gene Brewer, and his latest patient, known only as prot, who claims to be from another planet - K-PAX. Dr Brewer had been on the verge of giving up most of his caseload in order to assume a more senior role in his New York psychiatric institute, but prot is a sufficiently interesting subject to make him postpone the decision. He is sure that prot is really just an alternate personality, and sets about coaxing out the person beneath. But the doctor struggles to prove the veracity of his theory because prots delusions (if that is what they are) are remarkably consistent, and he displays knowledge of astronomy, as seen from K-PAX, that cannot be easily explained away or ignored. For all that, Brewers main problem may be prots hold over the other patients, all of whom are keen to accompany their new friend back to his utopian planet. The novel is just as much about the doctor/narrator as about his charge. The fictional Brewers compassion, fear and professional intransigence are laid bare and examined just as much as prots illness. The notion of an outsider providing a catalyst for other people to develop a better understanding of themselves is hardly new, but it is handled here with a winning sensitivity and a light comedic touch. The character of prot is intriguing, and readers may find themselves hoping that he really does turn out to be from K-PAX, because it would be comforting to believe that such a place could exist. As Dr Brewer takes gradual steps towards the truth about prot, there is a real feeling of apprehension as to how the revelations might affect everybody involved; but the truth may not be everything. (Kirkus UK) Long Description Calling himself prot, he has no traceable background but says that he is an inhabitant of the planet K-PAX, a perfect world without wars, government or religion, and where every being coexists in harmony. Setting a departure date - August 17th at 3.31am - on which he plans to return home on a beam of light, prot keeps us guessing right up until the end...K-PAX is a gloriously off-beat comedy that reads like a combination of Starman , Oliver Sacks and One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest - Esquire ..K-PAX explores the nature of truth, reality and our enduring need to believe - Maxim Promotional "Headline" When a man who claims to be from outer space is brought into the Manhattan Institute, the mental ward seems to be just the place for him. However this patient is unlike anyone psychiatrist Dr Gene Brewer has had under his care before. Details ISBN0747557527 Author Gene Brewer Pages 240 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Year 2002 ISBN-10 0747557527 ISBN-13 9780747557524 Format Paperback Publication Date 2002-03-04 Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.54 Media Book Edition 1st Language English UK Release Date 2002-03-04 NZ Release Date 2002-03-04 Edition Description New edition Audience General AU Release Date 2002-02-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:916645;

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