Michael ende worked as an actor, director, playwright, and film critic as well as a childrens book author. Michael ende michael ende used books, rare books and new books. Read or listen to michael ende books and audiobooks free. The tale of momo is driven by its plot and moves at a comfortable pace, engaging readers as if they are villagers in the story. Michael ende 19291995 was a german author of fantasy and childrens literature. Michael ende s most popular book is the neverending story. The neverending story by michael ende is a classic fantasy adventure. One day, however, the grey gentlemen enter the stage. The neverending story is a famous children and youngs novel by michael ende.
An english translation, by ralph manheim, was first published in 1983. He published many acclaimed childrens books in his native germany. The neverending story the neverending story ii by george miller. Michael ende 19291995 was postwar germanys most successful writer of childrens books. On a rare venture out from her stepmothers hat shop, sophie attracts the attention of a witch, who casts a terrible spell.
Then, through the pages of an ancient, mysterious book, he discovers the enchanted world of fantastica. Pdf momo book by michael ende free download 304 pages. Jul 03, 2014 in this classic fantasy novel from author michael ende, small and insignificant bastian balthazar bux is nobodys idea of a hero, least of all his own. Books by michael ende author of the neverending story. Endes writing could be described as a surreal mixture of reality and fantasy. From awardwinning german author michael ende, the neverending story is a classic tale of one boy and the book that magically comes to life. Through the pages of an old book he discovers a mysterious world of enchantment but a world that is falling into decay. It was such a success that wolfgang petersen made a movie adaption in 1984 and then it was one of the most expensive german cinematography movie. Momo sets out to get her friends and their time back.
He developed a love for literature and writing at an early age when he started writing poems and stories. He was not strictly a childrens writer, however, as he wrote books for adults too. This as new uncorrected proof of the authors most popular book is extremely collectible. The book was published in multiple languages including german language, consists of 304 pages and is available in paperback format.
Read the book that inspired the classic comingofage film. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. This is the enthralling tale of momo, an orphan girl who has made her home in a ruined. His father was a famous artist but in the world war ii his art was pronounced to be sick and twisted. You would think a book by the author of the neverending story would be on every library shelf.
The book has been awarded with deutscher jugendliteraturpreis for. However, ende was not strictly a childrens author, as he also wrote books for. Michael andreas helmuth ende was a german writer of. The book was published in multiple languages including german, consists of 304 pages and is available in paperback format. The first edition of the novel was published in 1973, and was written by michael ende.
He worked as an actor, director, film critic and scriptwriter before turning to writing childrens books. As children have all the time in the world, they are a difficult target for the men in grey. His works have been translated into more than 40 languages. The neverending story is michael endes bestknown book, but momo published six years earlieris the allages fantasy novel that first won him wide acclaim. Momo novel by michael ende, full audiobook chapter 1 narrated by me. Click to read more about the neverending story by michael ende. After the sweettalking gray men come to town, life becomes terminally efficient. It is the enigma time itself that this book is about, an enigma that fascinates. Buy the neverending story by michael ende online at alibris. After attending drama school from 1948 to 1950, he worked variously as an actor, a writer of sketches and plays, a director of the volkstheater in munich, and a film critic for the bavarian broadcasting company. Childrens author michael andreas helmuth ende was born on november 12, 1929 in garmischpartenkirchen, germany. His the neverending story has been translated into more than 30 languages, was made into a hit movie in 1984, and remains a muchloved international bestseller.
Small and insignificant bastian balthazar bux is nobodys idea of a hero, least of all his own. He was the son of the surrealist painter edgar ende. The neverending story 1984 film by wolfgang petersen. Ende is a captivating storyteller, and this edition of the book includes occasional illustrations, adding a bit of shaping and mood to the descriptions. She owns nothing but what she finds or receives as a present but she has an extraordinary gift. Michael ende was a famous german writer who was born in 1929 in bavaria. Michael andreas helmuth ende 12 november 1929 28 august 1995 was a german writer of. Explore books by michael ende with our selection at. Michael andreas helmuth ende 12 november 1929 28 august 1995 was a german writer of fantasy and childrens fiction. Michael ende author of the neverending story goodreads.
Our public library doesnt stock it in english, only korean, so i. The neverending story by michael ende librarything. The neverending story by michael ende, first edition. Afrikaans, american english, basque, bulgarian, chinese, danish, english. The neverending story is michael endes bestknown book, but momo, published six years earlier, is the allages fantasy novel that first won him wide acclaim. Small and insignificant bastian balthazar bux is nobodys idea of a hero, least of all. Maybe the reason that this is the hardest michael ende book to find in english is that it really is telling children a lot about the real nature of the society, particularly the wonderful free market economy part of it, as well as productivity and gross domestic product and the rest. Published 1984 by penguin books in harmondsworth, middlesex, england. Discover book depositorys huge selection of michael ende books online.
Ende was one of the most popular and famous german authors of the 20th century, mostly due to the enormous success of his childrens books. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Momo lives outside a big city, within the ruins of an amphitheatre. His father was a surrealist painter banned by the nazi regime. The english translation by ralph manheim reached the united states in 1983, and the film came out a year later. Michael ende books list of books by author michael ende. They are after the precious lifetime of people and momo is the only one able to stop them. The neverending story michael ende read online free books. Momo by michael ende, 9780140317534, available at book depository. When bastian happens upon an old book called the neverending story, hes swept into the magical world of fantasticaso much that he finds he has actually become a character in the story.
Americans might be more familiar with the tales german author, michael ende, via his book the neverending story, which was made into the cult 1984 film of the same name. You can find the most current and the newest books. In this classic fantasy novel from author michael ende, small and insignificant bastian balthazar bux is nobodys idea of a hero, least of all his own. Michael ende has also stated to have had the concept of currency demurrage in mind when writing momo. In momo it is used to offer contrast with the adult society. The neverending story topped the bestseller lists there for three years and went on to be translated into more than thirty languages and made into a major motion picture. Childhood is also an important subject in many of ende s books. The main characters of this fiction, childrens story are momo, beppo. Follow us on our social media page for more audio books. The official website of michael ende now available in english. Mar 12, 2018 americans might be more familiar with the tales german author, michael ende, via his book the neverending story, which was made into the cult 1984 film of the same name. He is best known for his epic fantasy the neverending story.
It was published in 1979 and it brought the author worldwide success. Momo audiobook or the men in grey chapter 1 youtube. Michael ende audio books, best sellers, author bio. Then, through the pages of an ancient, mysterious book, he discovers the enchanted world of fantastica, and only bastian himself can save the fairy people who live there. A boston globehorn book honor book and ala notable and best of the year in young adult fiction, howls moving castle is by acclaimed fantasy writer diane wynne jones and was transformed into an academy award nominated animated motion picture by hayao miyazaki. I know that the former was adapted into a film possibly two films, and i presume that the novel was also translated into english. The first edition of this novel was published in 1973, and was written by michael ende. Michael ende has 9 books on goodreads with 411106 ratings. He was the only child of the surrealist painter edgar ende. Amazon advertising find, attract, and engage customers. Books why michael endes the neverending story is cult.
Michael andreas helmuth ende was a german writer of fantasy and childrens literature. Dec 10, 2016 momo novel by michael ende, full audiobook chapter 1 narrated by me. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Dear fans of michael ende all over the world, because of the huge interest during the last few months, we have decided to translate our. The neverending story english, paperback michael ende. This is the enthralling tale of momo, an orphan girl who has made her home in a ruined amphitheater on the outskirts of a bustling, nameless city. The neverending story michael ende full audiobook 1 2. The neverending story is michael ende s bestknown book, but momo published six years earlieris the allages fantasy novel that first won him wide acclaim. A lost fantasy classic by the author of the neverending story. The unkempt little heroine has nothing but a flower in.