The Prestige
The Prestige by Christopher Priest, published by Macmillan on September 15, 1997, is a captivating narrative that explores the intense rivalry between two stage magicians in 19th-century England. This first edition spans 368 pages and delves into themes of deceit and revelation as the magicians engage in a relentless battle to outsmart each other, leading to profound consequences in their personal and professional lives.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of fantasy and historical elements woven throughout the story, as the magicians’ pursuit of one another’s downfall involves intricate deception and the darkest aspects of their craft. The narrative not only highlights the heights of their careers but also the lasting impact of their rivalry, which extends to future generations grappling with the complex legacy left behind. This edition offers a unique glimpse into the world of performing arts and the lengths to which individuals will go for ambition and revenge.
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Winner of the World Fantasy Award
Christopher Priest’s The Prestige is the inspiration for the movie directed by Christopher Nolan, starring Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale
In 1878, two young stage magicians clash in the dark during the course of a fraudulent séance. From this moment on, their lives become webs of deceit and revelation as they vie to outwit and expose one another.
Their rivalry will take them to the peaks of their careers, but with terrible consequences. In the course of pursuing each other’s ruin, they will deploy all the deception their magicians’ craft can command–the highest misdirection and the darkest science.
Blood will be spilled, but it will not be enough. In the end, their legacy will pass on for generations…to descendants who must, for their sanity’s sake, untangle the puzzle left to them.
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