Autograph Man
Autograph Man by Zadie Smith is a literary work published by National Geographic Books on February 3, 2004. This edition spans 432 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on Alex-Li Tandem, a young Chinese-Jewish autograph dealer navigating the complexities of life, love, and identity against the backdrop of urban settings like London and New York.
Readers will find a story that intertwines themes of desire, self-discovery, and the significance of celebrity culture. As Alex-Li explores the connections between autographs and personal fulfillment, the book delves into the interplay of humor, relationships, and existential questions. With its focus on city life and the experiences of women, Autograph Man offers a thoughtful examination of what it means to seek authenticity in a world filled with illusions.
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From the MAN BOOKER PRIZE- and WOMEN’S PRIZE-SHORTLISTED author of Swing Time, White Teeth and On Beauty
‘A pleasure from the first page to the last’ Evening Standard
‘A glorious concoction by our most beguiling and original prose-wizard’ Independent on Sunday
‘Full of humour, the search for love and the fear of death… A touching, thoughtful, deeply felt rite-of-passage novel’ Sunday Telegraph
The Autograph Man follows one Alex-Li Tandem: a twenty-something Chinese-Jewish autograph dealer turned on by sex, drugs and organised religion. From London to New York, love to death, fathers to sons, Alex tries to discover how a piece of paper can bring him closer to his heart’s desire. Exposing our misconceptions about our idols – about ourselves – Zadie Smith delivers a brilliant, unforgettable tale about who we are and what we really want to be.
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