Horace Dorlan

Horace Dorlan by Andrzej Klimowski, published by Faber and Faber on April 5, 2007, is a unique exploration of consciousness and reality. This edition spans 240 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Professor Horace Dorlan as he prepares for a lecture in Pisa, intending to blend music and performance into his scientific presentation. However, as the event approaches, he encounters a series of bizarre occurrences that challenge his perception of reality.
Readers will find a darkly imaginative story that intertwines elements of silent movies, graphic novels, thrillers, and the surreal. As Dorlan grapples with strange voices and unsettling questions about his wife and a mysterious miniature musical quintet, the narrative delves into themes of confusion and existential inquiry. This work marks Klimowski’s first venture into integrating text with his visual storytelling, offering a distinctive reading experience that reflects his artistic vision.
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Preparing to deliver a lecture in Pisa, Professor Horace Dorlan plans to incorporate music and performance into his scientific presentation. On the eve of his big event, however, strange things start to happen. Consciousness and reality start to shift, divergent voices speak of confusing things and questions start to mount up. Where, for instance, is his wife, why is there a miniature musical quintet in his room, and what of the accident that afflicted himA darkly imaginative tour de force – that melds elements of silent movies, graphic novels, thrillers and the surreal – Horace Dorlan is Andrzej Klimowski’s first work to incorporate text into his visual narratives.
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