Most Popular Books by Ethan Hawke

From the actor, director, and writer Ethan Hawke: a piercing novel of love, marriage, and renewal. Jimmy is AWOL from the army, but—with characteristic fierceness and terror—he’s about to embark on the biggest commitment of his life. Christy is pregnant with Jimmy’s child, and she’s determined to head home, with or without Jimmy, to face up to her past and prepare for the future. Somehow, barreling across America from Albany to New Orleans to Ohio and Texas in a souped-up Chevy Nova, Christy and Jimmy are transformed from passionate but conflicted lovers into a young family on a magnificent journey. Ash Wednesday is a novel of blazing emotion and remarkable grace, a tale that captures the intensity—the excitement, fear, and joy—of being on the threshold of the mysterious country of marriage and parenthood. Powerful, assured, large of heart, and punctuated by moments of tremendous humor, it represents, for Hawke the novelist, a major leap forward.

The blistering story of a young man making his Broadway debut in Henry IV just as his marriage implodes—a "witty, wise, and heartfelt novel" (Washington Post) about art and love, fame and heartbreak from the acclaimed actor/writer/director. A bracing meditation on fame and celebrity, and the redemptive, healing power of art; a portrait of the ravages of disappointment and divorce; a poignant consideration of the rites of fatherhood and manhood; a novel soaked in rage and sex, longing and despair; and a passionate love letter to the world of theater, A Bright Ray of Darkness showcases Ethan Hawke''s gifts as a novelist as never before. Hawke''s narrator is a young man in torment, disgusted with himself after the collapse of his marriage, still half hoping for a reconciliation that would allow him to forgive himself and move on as he clumsily, and sometimes hilariously, tries to manage the wreckage of his personal life with whiskey and sex. What saves him is theater: in particular, the challenge of performing the role of Hotspur in a production of Henry IV under the leadership of a brilliant director, helmed by one of the most electrifying—and narcissistic—Falstaff''s of all time. Searing, raw, and utterly transfixing, A Bright Ray of Darkness is a novel about shame and beauty and faith, and the moral power of art.

William, an aspiring twenty-year-old actor, moves to New York to pursue his career, only to begin an obsessive love affair that ends in heartbreak

An unforgettable fable about a father''s journey and a timeless guide to life''s many questions—from Ethan Hawke, four-time Academy Award nominee, twice for writing and twice for acting. A knight, fearing he may not return from battle, writes a letter to his children in an attempt to leave a record of all he knows. In a series of ruminations on solitude, humility, forgiveness, honesty, courage, grace, pride, and patience, he draws on the ancient teachings of Eastern and Western philosophy, and on the great spiritual and political writings of our time. His intent: to give his children a compass for a journey they will have to make alone, a short guide to what gives life meaning and beauty.

From the dream team behind #1 New York Times bestseller Indeh comes a graphic novel following a father and son as they navigate an increasingly catastrophic day. Set against the quiet and unassuming city of Huntsville, Texas, Jack "Meadowlark" Johnson, and his teenage son, Cooper embark on a journey of epic proportions. Told over the course a single day, this electrifying graphic novel recounts Cooper''s struggle to survive the consequences of his father''s mistakes and the dangers they have brought home to his estranged family. As Cooper and his father desperately navigate cascading threats of violence, they must also grapple with their own combative, dysfunctional, but loving relationship. Drawing on inspiration from the authors'' childhoods in Texas, their relationships with their own sons and from ancient myths that resonate throughout the ages, this contemporary crime noir is a propulsive coming-of-age tale of the shattering transition into manhood. While both father and son strive to understand their place in the world and each other''s lives, tension and resentment threaten to boil over. As emotionally evocative as it is visually stunning, this captivating graphic novel will appeal to fans of Cormac McCarthy''s No Country for Old Men and Terrence Malick''s Badlands.

Based on exhaustive research, this graphic novel offers a remarkable glimpse into the raw themes of cultural differences, the horrors of war, the search for peace, and, ultimately, retribution. The Apache left an indelible mark on our perceptions of the American West; Indeh shows us why. The year is 1872. The place, the Apache nations, a region torn apart by decades of war. The people, like Goyahkla, lose his family and everything he loves. After having a vision, the young Goyahkla approaches the Apache leader Cochise, and the entire Apache nation, to lead an attack against the Mexican village of Azripe. It is this wild display of courage that transforms the young brave Goyakhla into the Native American hero Geronimo. But the war wages on. As they battle their enemies, lose loved ones, and desperately cling on to their land and culture, they would utter, "Indeh," or "the dead." When it looks like lasting peace has been reached, it seems like the war is over. Or is it? Indeh captures the deeply rich narrative of two nations at war -- as told through the eyes of Naiches and Geronimo -- who then try to find peace and forgiveness. Indeh not only paints a picture of some of the most magnificent characters in the history of our country, but also reveals the spiritual and emotional cost of the Apache Wars.

The year is 1872. The place, the Apache nations, a region torn apart by decades of war. The people, like Goyahkla, lose his family and everything he loves. After having a vision, the young Goyahkla approaches the Apache leader Cochise, and the entire Apache nation, to lead an attack against the Mexican village of Azripe. It is this wild display of courage that transforms the young brave Goyakhla into the Native American hero Geronimo. But the war wages on. As they battle their enemies, lose loved ones, and desperately cling on to their land and culture, they would utter, "Indeh," or "the dead." When it looks like lasting peace has been reached, it seems like the war is over. Or is it? INDEH captures the deeply rich narrative of two nations at war-as told through the eyes of Naiches and Geronimo-who then try to find peace and forgiveness. INDEH not only paints a picture of some of the most magnificent characters in the history of our country, but it also reveals the spiritual and emotional cost of the Apache Wars. Based on exhaustive research, INDEH offers a remarkable glimpse into the raw themes of cultural differences, the horrors of war, the search for peace, and, ultimately, retribution. The Apache left an indelible mark on our perceptions about the American West, and INDEH shows us why.

Una vigorosa meditación sobre la fama y la celebridad, y el poder redentor y sanador del arte; un retrato de los estragos de la decepción y el divorcio; una novela impregnada de rabia y sexo, anhelo y desesperación, y una apasionada carta de amor al mundo del teatro. Un brillante rayo de oscuridad" muestra el enorme talento de Ethan Hawke como novelista. William Harding, aunque una estrella de Hollywood, es un joven atormentado, disgustado consigo mismo tras el fracaso de su matrimonio, esperando aún una reconciliación que le permita perdonarse, mientras torpemente —y a veces hilarantemente— trata de manejar los restos de su vida personal con whisky y sexo. Lo que lo salva es el teatro: en particular, el desafío de interpretar el papel de Hotspur en una producción de "Enrique IV" a las órdenes de un director brillante, encabezada por uno de los Falstaff más electrizantes —y narcisistas— de todos los tiempos. Una obra sobre la vergüenza, la belleza, la fe y el poder moral del arte. En "Un brillante rayo de oscuridad" el actor, director y escritor Ethan Hawke, intérprete de películas de culto como Antes de amanecer, ilustra cómo encontrar la pasión y el significado de nuestras vidas. Con una prosa sincera y valiente, no exenta de humor, Hawke revela al lector los entresijos del mundo de la interpretación, donde los oropeles y las limusinas se dan la mano con la ansiedad y el desgarro más devastadores. La novela que cualquier aspirante a actriz o actor no debería dejar de leer. “Ethan Hawke es un verdadero escritor. Hawke rodea, desciende y se mete en la piel de sus personajes, adentrándose en las entrañas del teatro, donde un actor en apuros, tal vez reflejando al propio escritor, busca la vid de la redención y se abre camino para convertirse. Una obra cautivadora". PATTI SMITH “Una brillante narración desde dentro que muestra las alegrías y los temores de la actuación, las servidumbres de la fama y los secretos de Enrique IV". KIRKUS REVIEWS "Un libro sobre el valor trascendente del gran arte. Transmite una fuerza real". THE SUNDAY TIMES CULTURE “Hawke ha seguido la máxima escribe de lo que conoces, trayendo el mundo del teatro a la vida, desde el primer ensayo al estreno final”. MAIL ON SUNDAY "Fresca, honesta e irónicamente divertida". IRISH INDEPENDENT"

Jimmy è un post-adolescente che si è arruolato nell''esercito per capriccio, e passa il tempo a strafarsi coi commilitoni; Christy è una giovane infermiera con la testa sulle spalle – fin troppo, vista la sua tendenza allo scetticismo e all''ipercritica. I due, con un figlio in arrivo, si lasciano, si rimettono insieme, si detestano, si adorano, si sposano e, alla fine di un rocambolesco viaggio in macchina, approdano più confusi che mai nel disfacimento surreale delle strade di New Orleans dopo il Martedì Grasso. Nelle mani di Ethan Hawke, uno degli attori più talentuosi degli ultimi anni, quella che sembra una convenzionale storia d''amore on the road si colora invece di dialoghi convulsi e realistici, gesti e sguardi colti con precisione struggente, puro brio narrativo salingeriano, per dar vita a due personaggi a cui è impossibile non affezionarsi, e a un romanzo che è impossibile abbandonare prima dell''ultima pagina.

Jimmy está a punto de embarcarse en el mayor compromiso de su vida. Tiene tanto miedo de perder a su amada Christy que ha decidido desertar del ejército y correr tras ella para pedirle matrimonio. Ella está aterrorizada, pero no tanto por el hecho de que va a tener un bebé, sino porque, si acepta a Jimmy, puede que acabe teniendo dos. A medida que estos apasionados amantes atraviesan Estados Unidos, afrontando su pasado familiar, sus propios temores y preguntas que nunca antes se habían formulado —sobre la fe, la muerte y el arte de vivir—, el lector queda atrapado en un drama sensacionalmente conmovedor, divertido y trepidante sobre la naturaleza del amor en nuestros días. "Hawke explora temas complejos con honestidad y sensibilidad, creando personajes que se sienten reales y cercanos". THE WASHINGTON POST "Te hace pensar y sentir profundamente. Hawke es un escritor talentoso que sabe cómo contar una historia convincente". LOS ANGELES TIMES "Una narración conmovedora y a menudo humorística sobre la fe, la duda y el amor en el mundo moderno". THE NEW YORK TIMES "Un maestro de la prosa. Su escritura es hermosa, evocadora y llena de detalles que te transportan al universo de sus personajes". SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE "Por momentos Hawke logra pura poesía”. TIME OUT "Una historia de amor agridulce que te hará reflexionar sobre tu propia vida y creencias". THE BOSTON GLOBE

A quelques encablures de l''adolescence, William balade ses rêves de comédien débutant dans les rues de New York. La ville lui promet tout : lumières, folies, démesure et, surtout, le grand amour. Difficile, quand on a vingt ans, de comprendre les femmes. Sarah, chanteuse, petite brune vive comme un feu follet, ambitieuse et fragile, va bouleverser la donne. Un instant a suffi pour que ces deux êtres naïfs croient se jurer fidélité à jamais. Ensemble, ils se jettent à cœur perdu dans une relation dévorante. Pourtant, l''énigmatique Sarah se refuse obstinément à William. Leur complicité suffira-t-elle à dissiper les ombres qui planent sur leur passion ? Le jeune homme sait que Paris, la ville des amants, sera leur dernière chance. Dans ce roman, Ethan Hawke parcourt les étapes émouvantes, faites de sentiments fragiles, d''un premier amour. Il guide pas à pas son héros vers l''âge adulte. Ainsi, une jeunesse sans repères, privée d''enjeux, rejoue-t-elle, à sa façon, l''éternelle story.