{"product_id":"the-perks-of-being-a-wallflower-stephen-chbosky","title":"The Perks of Being a Wallflower (Stephen Chbosky)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Perks of Being a Wallflower\u003c\/i\u003e is a deeply affecting coming-of-age story that will spirit you back to those wild and poignant roller-coaster days known as growing up. With a hit film adaptation starring \u003cb\u003eEmma Watson \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003eLogan Lerman\u003c\/b\u003e. Another Stephen Chbosky adaptation, \u003ci\u003eWonder\u003c\/i\u003e, starring \u003cb\u003eOwen Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eJulia Roberts,\u003c\/b\u003e is also a must-see.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharlie \u003c\/b\u003eis a freshman. And while he's not the biggest geek in the school, he is by no means popular. Shy, introspective, intelligent beyond his years yet socially awkward, he is a wallflower, caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it. \u003cb\u003eCharlie \u003c\/b\u003eis attempting to navigate his way through uncharted territory: the world of first dates and mix-tapes, family dramas and new friends; the world of sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, when all one requires is that perfect song on that perfect drive to feel infinite. But \u003cb\u003eCharlie \u003c\/b\u003ecan't stay on the sideline forever. Standing on the fringes of life offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A coming of age tale in the tradition of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Catcher in the Rye\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Separate Peace\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e... often inspirational and always beautifully written' USA Today\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAutorenportrait\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eStephen Chbosky grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and graduated from the University of Southern California's Filmic Writing Program. His first film, The Four Corners of Nowhere, premiered at Sundance Film Festival and went on to win Best Narrative Feature honors at the Chicago Underground Film Festival. He helped edit and contributed material to John Leguizamo's Broadway show, sexaholix. He also edited Pieces, a collection of short stories for Pocket Books. Most recently, he wrote the screenplay for the critically acclaimed film adaptation of Rent. He also co-created and served as executive producer of the post-apocalyptic drama, Jericho, which found a place in television history when its cancellation prompted fans to send over 40,000 pounds of nuts to the network in protest. The Perks of Being a Wallflower is his first novel. As well as being an author, Steven Chbosky is a film director and screenwriter. He lives in Los Angeles.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWeitere Angaben\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBuch (Paperback), Englisch, 240 Seiten\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Weltbild.ch: Bücher \u0026 Outlet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65987694657885,"sku":"K021760753","price":10.8,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/8915\/0045\/files\/2176075300001A.jpg?v=1790060894","url":"https:\/\/weltbild.ch\/products\/the-perks-of-being-a-wallflower-stephen-chbosky","provider":"Weltbild.ch Bücher \u0026 Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}