{"product_id":"s-doug-dorst-jj-abrams-fiction-hardcover","title":"S. by Doug Dorst and J.J. Abrams - Fiction - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780857864772\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Mulholland Books\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eS. is an unconventional literary puzzle box conceived by filmmaker J.J. Abrams and written by novelist Doug Dorst. Packaged as a vintage library book called Ship of Theseus, credited to the mysterious V.M. Straka, this hardcover edition arrives full of tucked-in ephemera, handwritten margin notes from two entangled readers, and a story-within-a-story structure unlike anything else on the shelf. Readers who love immersive, hands-on fiction will find themselves piecing together mystery, romance, and conspiracy page by page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt its core, S. presents Ship of Theseus, the final novel by the enigmatic and possibly fictional author V.M. Straka, a nautical tale about a man with no memory who is shanghaied aboard a strange, menacing ship. Layered over this text are the handwritten annotations of two readers, Jennifer and Eric, who begin trading notes in the margins of a library copy left behind by a stranger. What starts as literary curiosity grows into a shared investigation into Straka's true identity, and eventually into real affection and real danger for the two annotators themselves. Tucked between the pages are loose inserts, postcards, letters, newspaper clippings, a hand-drawn map, and even a coded decoder wheel, all designed to be pulled out, read, and puzzled over as the story unfolds. The hardcover is issued without a dust jacket, in keeping with its \"found library book\" conceit, and comes packaged to preserve the many inserts that make this edition special. Because so much of the narrative lives in the margins and the loose ephemera rather than in straightforward chapters, S. rewards slow, attentive reading and re-reading, with new details and connections to spot each time. It's a genuinely unique object as much as it is a novel, ideal for readers who enjoy meta-fiction, literary puzzles, and stories that blur the line between the book and the reading experience itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new hardcover copy of a genre-defying literary puzzle novel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the full set of loose ephemera inserts as originally published\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual narrative structure: a novel plus handwritten marginalia from two readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for fans of immersive, interactive, and unconventional storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA standout conversation-piece gift for book lovers and collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRewards multiple readings with hidden details and layered mystery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDoug Dorst is the author of the PEN\/Hemingway-nominated novel Alive in Necropolis and the story collection The Surf Guru, and he teaches writing at Texas State University. J.J. Abrams is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker known for directing and producing acclaimed films and television including Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Trek, Lost, Fringe, and Alias. Together, Abrams conceived the concept for S. while Dorst wrote the intertwined novel and marginalia, resulting in a genuinely collaborative and one-of-a-kind literary project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA tactile, puzzle-filled reading experience that makes an unforgettable gift for the literary fiction lover in your life, whether for a birthday, holiday season, or simply as a standout addition to any home library or book club pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Doug Dorst","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58569935880566,"sku":"SINGLE-BE-CB-U2907-9780857864772","price":36.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/s-doug-dorst-jj-abrams-hardcover.jpg?v=1788080998","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/s-doug-dorst-jj-abrams-fiction-hardcover","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}