Metropolis

Sommer i Berlin 1928. Stemningen i byen er kaotisk, dekadent og desperat. Livet leves i sexklubber, til kabaretter, med slagsmål i gaden, og Weimarrepublikken synger på sidste vers, for jødehadet vokser, og nazismen breder sig.Bernie Gunther har kun været få år ved politiet, men med fire år i skyttegravene under 1. Verdenskrig bag sig er han allerede mere hårdhudet end de fleste. Intet er rigtigt verboten i Berlin i 1920’erne, men under en bølge af mord på samfundets mest udsatte – prostituerede, vagabonder og krigsveteraner, der tigger på gaden – finder Bernie ud af, at nazismen har infiltreret Berlins politi. Tyskland står på kanten til Det Tredje Rige.METROPOLIS er afslutningen på Philip Kerrs imponerende sublimt velresearchede krimiserie i fjorten bind om den flabede, ukuelige snushane Bernie Gunther, om krig og forbrydelse og om Tyskland, Europa og Verden fra 1928 til 1957. Nye læsere kan starte her, for det er med METROPOLIS, at alting begynder.

Berlin detective Bernie Gunther bows out at last in the 14th and final book of the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling series. With an introduction by Ian Rankin. 'One of the greatest anti-heroes ever written' LEE CHILD 'One of the greatest master story-tellers in English' ALAN FURST Berlin, 1928, the height of the Weimar Republic. Bernie is a young detective working in Vice when he asked to investigate the Silesian Station killings: four prostitutes murdered in as many weeks, and in the same gruesome manner. Bernie hardly has time to acquaint himself with the case files before another murder occurs. Until now, no one has shown much interest in these victims - there are plenty in Berlin who'd like the streets washed clean of such degenerates. But this time the girl's father runs Berlin's foremost criminal ring, and he's prepared to go to extreme lengths to find his daughter's killer. It seems that someone is determined to rid Berlin of anyone less than perfect. The voice of Nazism is becoming a roar that threatens to drown out all others. But not Bernie Gunther's...

Berlin detective Bernie Gunther bows out at last in the 14th and final book of the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling series. With an introduction by Ian Rankin. 'One of the greatest anti-heroes ever written' LEE CHILD 'One of the greatest master story-tellers in English' ALAN FURST Berlin, 1928, the height of the Weimar Republic. Bernie is a young detective working in Vice when he asked to investigate the Silesian Station killings: four prostitutes murdered in as many weeks, and in the same gruesome manner. Bernie hardly has time to acquaint himself with the case files before another murder occurs. Until now, no one has shown much interest in these victims - there are plenty in Berlin who'd like the streets washed clean of such degenerates. But this time the girl's father runs Berlin's foremost criminal ring, and he's prepared to go to extreme lengths to find his daughter's killer. It seems that someone is determined to rid Berlin of anyone less than perfect. The voice of Nazism is becoming a roar that threatens to drown out all others. But not Bernie Gunther's...

In Metropolis , Thea von Harbou crafts a visionary tale set in a sprawling, futuristic city. This groundbreaking science fiction novel explores the stark divide between the oppressed workers and the ruling elite, highlighting themes of class struggle, love, and revolution in a world driven by technological marvels and human ambition.

In Metropolis, Thea von Harbou crafts a visionary tale set in a sprawling, futuristic city. This groundbreaking science fiction novel explores the stark divide between the oppressed workers and the ruling elite, highlighting themes of class struggle, love, and revolution in a world driven by technological marvels and human ambition.

This city of the future encompasses two worlds: that of the hedonistic ruling class and that of a segregated subculture, toilers in a mechanized underworld who labor to provide the rich with their pleasures. When a charismatic leader arises, she seeks a savior to unite the disparate social orders. ""Between the brain that plans and the hands that build,"" she declares, ""there must be a mediator?the heart."" Thea von Harbou, creator of the screenplay for Fritz Lang's iconic 1927 film, wrote this novel to expand upon the movie's ideas and concepts. Vivid in description, rich in characterization and symbolism, the story draws upon ancient myths to form a compelling vision of the future. Noted science-fiction authority Forrest J. Ackerman hailed the book as ""a work of genius,"" and a century after its initial publication Metropolis continues to captivate readers.

This city of the future encompasses two worlds: that of the hedonistic ruling class and that of a segregated subculture, toilers in a mechanized underworld who labor to provide the rich with their pleasures. When a charismatic leader arises, she seeks a savior to unite the disparate social orders. ""Between the brain that plans and the hands that build,"" she declares, ""there must be a mediator?the heart."" Thea von Harbou, creator of the screenplay for Fritz Lang's iconic 1927 film, wrote this novel to expand upon the movie's ideas and concepts. Vivid in description, rich in characterization and symbolism, the story draws upon ancient myths to form a compelling vision of the future. Noted science-fiction authority Forrest J. Ackerman hailed the book as ""a work of genius,"" and a century after its initial publication Metropolis continues to captivate readers.

Sommer i Berlin 1928. Stemningen i byen er kaotisk, dekadent og desperat. Livet leves i sexklubber, til kabaretter, med slagsmål i gaden, og Weimarrepublikken synger på sidste vers, for jødehadet vokser, og nazismen breder sig. Bernie Gunther har kun været få år ved politiet, men med fire år i skyttegravene under 1. Verdenskrig bag sig er han allerede mere hårdhudet end de fleste. Intet er rigtigt verboten i Berlin i 1920’erne, men under en bølge af mord på samfundets mest udsatte – prostituerede, vagabonder og krigsveteraner, der tigger på gaden – finder Bernie ud af, at nazismen har infiltreret Berlins politi. Tyskland står på kanten til Det Tredje Rige. METROPOLIS er afslutningen på Philip Kerrs imponerende sublimt velresearchede krimiserie i fjorten bind om den flabede, ukuelige snushane Bernie Gunther, om krig og forbrydelse og om Tyskland, Europa og Verden fra 1928 til 1957. Nye læsere kan starte her, for det er med METROPOLIS, at alting begynder. "Mesterligt punktum for et af de helt store fænomener i krimilitteraturen." Politiken, 6 af 6 hjerter "Samtlige bind i serien er mere eller mindre fantastiske, men netop Metropolis, hvor man mærker jødehadet vokse og nazismen brede sig, er efter min mening seriens allerbedste bind. Trist at vi aldrig skal læse mere fra denne store forfatter." Bogpusheren.dk, 6 af 6 stjerner "Ingen, ej heller hans tyske modstykke Volker Kutscher, kan som Kerr mane den ægte berlinerstemning frem. Alle detaljer er minutiøst genskabt og serveres med generøs elegance: De rigtige cigaretmærker, automobilerne, gadebelysningen, sproget, stemningen, samtaleemnerne, personerne." Bogrummet.dk, 4 af 5 stjerner "Metropolis er stemningsfyldt noir, ovenpå et bjerg af viden og indlevelse i perioden. Det er solid historie-undervisning, men føles aldrig som sådan. Philip Kerr sætter posthumt et mørkt og effektivt punktum for sin imponerende fortælling om overlevelse i Nazityskland før, under og efter nazisterne." Kultur-cafeen.com

"For all lovers of spectacular black-and-white photography, the coffee table book— Metropolis is a must-have, because there is hardly anything comparable on the market." — All About Photography "Photographer Alan Schaller has finally completed his Metropolis series; a haunting and provocative look at the isolation many feel in a big city." — PetaPixel In his coffee table book Metropolis , Alan Schaller presents city life in his own individual way, setting standards in modern street photography. For all lovers of spectacular black-and-white photography, the coffee table book Metropolis is a must-have, because there is hardly anything comparable on the market. In a unique way, Alan Schaller depicts urban contrasts that big cities like New York, London, Paris, Tokyo or Istanbul hold in store in their architecture and everyday life. In the photo book Metropolis , Alan Schaller elevates city views to an art form, playing with light and perspective and creates a world in black and white that captivates the viewer. This is what fans of Schaller love about his work. The photo artist manages to capture moments for eternity. Accompany Alan Schaller in his coffee table book Metropolis on 240 pages through the most famous metropolises on earth. Look forward to impressive black-and-white photographs, with extraordinary city views in which people and architecture merge in an intimate moment. Text in English and German.

"For all lovers of spectacular black-and-white photography, the coffee table book— Metropolis is a must-have, because there is hardly anything comparable on the market." — All About Photography "Photographer Alan Schaller has finally completed his Metropolis series; a haunting and provocative look at the isolation many feel in a big city." — PetaPixel In his coffee table book Metropolis , Alan Schaller presents city life in his own individual way, setting standards in modern street photography. For all lovers of spectacular black-and-white photography, the coffee table book Metropolis is a must-have, because there is hardly anything comparable on the market. In a unique way, Alan Schaller depicts urban contrasts that big cities like New York, London, Paris, Tokyo or Istanbul hold in store in their architecture and everyday life. In the photo book Metropolis , Alan Schaller elevates city views to an art form, playing with light and perspective and creates a world in black and white that captivates the viewer. This is what fans of Schaller love about his work. The photo artist manages to capture moments for eternity. Accompany Alan Schaller in his coffee table book Metropolis on 240 pages through the most famous metropolises on earth. Look forward to impressive black-and-white photographs, with extraordinary city views in which people and architecture merge in an intimate moment. Text in English and German.