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In 1953, a young Ray Bradbury is summoned to Ireland by the brilliant but terrifying titan of cinema, John Huston. His mission: capture on paper the fiercest of all literary beasts - Moby Dick. But from the moment he sets foot on Irish soil, the author embarks on an unexpected odyssey. As Bradbury works and wrangles with the renowned director to craft a workable screenplay so filming can begin, he also develops a love affair with the beautiful, mysterious land of Ireland and its inhabitants.

In Albert & the Whale, Philip Hoare sets out to discover why Dürer's art endures. He encounters medieval alchemists and modernist poets, eccentric emperors and queer soul rebels, ambassadorial whales and enigmatic pop artists. He witnesses the miraculous birth of Dürer's fantastical rhinoceros and his hermaphroditic hare, and he traces the fate of the star-crossed leviathan that the artist pursued. And as the author swims from Europe to America and beyond, these prophetic artists and downed angels provoke awkward questions.

Forget the wannabes. Discount the twenty-something reality-TV stars. Here, for a change, is the story of someone who's actually lived a life... and it makes for one hell of a listen. Almost a Celebrity is the no-holds-barred autobiography of radio megastar James Whale, a man who, for over thirty years, has never been afraid to say the unsayable.

Few things, even in literature, can really be said to be unique — but Moby Dick is truly unlike anything written before or since. The novel is nominally about the obsessive hunt by the crazed Captain Ahab of the book’s eponymous white whale. But interspersed in that story are digressions, paradoxes, philosophical riffs on whaling and life, and a display of techniques so advanced for its time that some have referred to the 1851 Moby Dick as the first “modern” novel. (Summary by Stewart Wills)

Captain Ahab's quest for the white whale is a timeless epic - a thrilling tale of vengeance and obsession, and a searing parable about humanity lost in a universe of moral ambiguity.Inspired by true events, Moby-Dick; or, The Whale is a work of astonishing psychological depth.It is perhaps the greatest sea story ever told and one of the great classics of literature.'Towards thee I roll, thou all-destroying but unconquering whale; to the last I grapple with thee; from hell's heart I stab at thee; for hate's sake I spit my last breath at thee...'

Few things, even in literature, can really be said to be unique — but Moby Dick is truly unlike anything written before or since. The novel is nominally about the obsessive hunt by the crazed Captain Ahab of the book’s eponymous white whale. But interspersed in that story are digressions, paradoxes, philosophical riffs on whaling and life, and a display of techniques so advanced for its time that some have referred to the 1851 Moby Dick as the first “modern” novel.(Summary by Stewart Wills)

Inside the Whale is an epic novel that, in the spirit of Beowulf, imagines a bardic drone chanting the mnemonics of rhythm and rhyme to entertain, lyre in hand, a group of ruffians gathered around a keg of beer and the red-hot coals of a dying fire. It tells the timely and timeless story of a self-destructive artist and the tragic consequences he incurs when he sins against his talent. Come, gather round, and listen.

Whale City Radio Podcast Shows is a captivating series featuring an eclectic mix of podcasts and DJ sets. This diverse collection offers something for every listener, including vibrant DJ mixes, insightful discussions on mental health, deep dives into rap music, and explorations of arts and crafts. Tune in for inspiring success stories, lessons from failure experiences, and engaging content that spans a wide range of interests.

The art and science of a goalplayer +talking up The St.Louis High School Champions League

Few things, even in literature, can really be said to be unique — but Moby Dick is truly unlike anything written before or since. The novel is nominally about the obsessive hunt by the crazed Captain Ahab of the book’s eponymous white whale. But interspersed in that story are digressions, paradoxes, philosophical riffs on whaling and life, and a display of techniques so advanced for its time that some have referred to the 1851 Moby Dick as the first “modern” novel.(Summary by Stewart Wills)

Join our journey through kaiju history as hosts Kevin Carpenter and Kayla Knutson watch every Godzilla film!

Moby-Dick; or, The Whale by Herman Melville is a monumental work of American literature, telling the gripping tale of Captain Ahab’s obsessive quest to hunt down the elusive and monstrous white whale, Moby-Dick. Set in the vast and unforgiving seas of the 19th century, this novel explores themes of fate, revenge, and the human struggle against nature's overwhelming forces. Through the eyes of the narrator, Ishmael, readers are drawn into a world of danger, adventure, and philosophical musings as the crew of the Pequod embarks on a journey that tests their courage, sanity, and will to survive...

A podcast produced by Vancouver band Said The Whale. Each episode explores a different song from the band's 2017 release "As Long As Your Eyes Are Wide" as well as featuring discussions with peers in the Canadian music scene such as Max Kerman (Arkells), Graham Wright (Tokyo Police Club), Ryan Guldemond (Mother Mother) and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Official Podcast of Coffee Whale Films. Join Nick, Cruze, Blake, and Ziggy the Boston Terrier as they talk about the movies that inspired their own filmmaking, movies they love in general, and movies they can't stand!

Comedians Harrison Skopes and Chris Waitkus bring you the Pleasure Whale Podcast. Here the boys discuss life, current events, and viewer submitted questions. We’re the whales, you’re the blowholes, let’s go swimming.

Few things, even in literature, can really be said to be unique — but Moby Dick is truly unlike anything written before or since. The novel is nominally about the obsessive hunt by the crazed Captain Ahab of the book’s eponymous white whale. But interspersed in that story are digressions, paradoxes, philosophical riffs on whaling and life, and a display of techniques so advanced for its time that some have referred to the 1851 Moby Dick as the first “modern” novel. (Summary by Stewart Wills)

The Art Whale Series unites global creatives across all art forms on one platform. Brings together leading international Visual Artists, Gallerists, Curators, Art Collectors, Museums, Exhibitions, Designers, Writers, Architects, Stylists, Poets, Actors, Musicians, Singers, Dancers and more. In short, all modes of expression that use the skill or imagination in the creation of aesthetic objects, environments or experiences that can be shared with others on a single platform of The Art Whale Series

The Drita Uncut podcast is a long form conversation hosted by Drita, with friends and guests that include actors, politicians, comedians, athletes, scientists and other critical thinkers.

Few things, even in literature, can really be said to be unique — but Moby Dick is truly unlike anything written before or since. The novel is nominally about the obsessive hunt by the crazed Captain Ahab of the book’s eponymous white whale. But interspersed in that story are digressions, paradoxes, philosophical riffs on whaling and life, and a display of techniques so advanced for its time that some have referred to the 1851 Moby Dick as the first “modern” novel.

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