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I'm an American living in Europe. I lived in Paris for two years where I studied language and art history, before going to Berkeley to study anthropology and later Simon Fraser University in Canada to study archaeology focusing on the prehistory of Polynesia. Since 1995, I’ve been living in Germany where I began to write essays and literary fiction. I’m the author of four books and a screenplay co-written with Polish film director Jarek Marszewski.


Average rating: 4.50 · 22 ratings · 9 reviews · 4 distinct works · Similar authors
The Xenophobe's Guide to th...
4.5 of 5 stars 4.50 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2000
The Cure
4.56 of 5 stars 4.56 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2006
Delusionism
4.33 of 5 stars 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2008
Insured Risk
0.0 of 5 stars 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2012

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The Xenophobe's Guide to the Californians (Humor)
1 chapters   —   updated May 11, 2013 06:02am
Description: An amusing explanation of why Californians feel themselves entitled to wealth.
The Cure (Literature & Fiction)
1 chapters   —   updated May 11, 2013 05:42am
Description: The protagonist meditates on his delirium.
Insured Risk (Literature & Fiction)
1 chapters   —   updated May 11, 2013 05:40am
Description: Sheri meets with her ex-husband's bestfriend who is representing her in her divorce.
Delusionism (Literature & Fiction)
1 chapters   —   updated May 11, 2013 04:17am
Description: A brief meditation on how one should live.
The Curtain: An E...
Anthony rated a book 5 of 5 stars
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Anthony Anthony said: "I'm charmed by Kundera's "history of the novel" -- indeed, it's a history worth partaking in -- and I appreciate his particular brand of idealism."

 

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It has been said that if the ‘really’ big quake should ever hit, causing the Golden State to break off and head in the direction of Honolulu, it would be the fifth wealthiest country in the world. After all, it doesn’t take an Einstein, who lived..." Read more of this chapter »
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The thought had crossed Robert’s mind that he was going insane. Not that he was roaming around like a maniac, hysterical or even unconscious of his actions, but he couldn’t help seeing connections between the people he was meeting and the water; a..." Read more of this chapter »
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It must have been during that same week that Jim Hartman told me he had a meeting with Sheri to discuss some important issues around the divorce. They met for lunch in Newport Beach at Fashion Island (“Fascist Island,” as Benji liked to call it)..." Read more of this chapter »
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In the film “8 1/2,” by Federico Fellini, the character Guido seems to mirror its author. He is a director who has just made a hit, and is expected to produce an equally successful follow-up. But the content of this sequel to top all s..." Read more of this chapter »
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It is said that the depressive has a clearer view of reality than does the euphoric. Perhaps, but the euphoric has a clearer view of life.Anthony Marais
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The key to writing is something to be stolen. How else does one open the door to a house of thieves?Anthony Marais
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"Nice portrait. After long sleepless nights I often wake up with just such a head.

Cheers!
Anthony
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"Hello Robert,
Thanks for finding me. I love your titles. I spend much mental time in DeMille's Hollywood -- and I'm quite happy there, actually.
Cheers...more
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"Cheers! I was recently in Dayton looking at airplanes. All the best with your writing.

Anthony
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More of Anthony's books…
“Temptation is the voice of reason without its clothes on.”
Anthony Marais, Delusionism

“Infatuation is measured in pleasure. Love is measured in pain. Behold the value of pain!”
Anthony Marais, Delusionism

“Somethingism is better than nihilism.”
Anthony Marais, Delusionism

“When the artist finds himself he is lost. The fact that he has succeeded in never finding himself is regarded by Max Ernst as his only lasting achievement. ”
Max Ernst

“Water, water, everywhere
And all the boards did shrink
Water, water everywhere
Nor any drop to drink.”
Samuel Taylor Coleridge, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

“If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music he hears, however measured or far away.”
Henry David Thoreau

“Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.”
Edgar Allan Poe, Eleonora

“One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious.”
C.G. Jung

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a book club focused on...surprise surprise...first novels and memoirs...
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My unpublished novel, DIG, has been selected as a semifinalist for the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award. If you are so inclined, you can post a review...more
10 World Peace — 496 members — last activity Nov 28, 2010 07:07pm
May Peace Prevail on Earth.LOVE it or leave it but don't destroy it.



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Christine Hatfield thanks for being my friend


Marcus thanks...I like to think of it as the ultimate bed head...


Andersen Prunty Thanks for the add, Anthony! I'm sorry to hear you had to be in Dayton recently... Unless that's a good thing.

Andy


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Kelly Moran Thanks for the add! Pleasure to meet you!
Kelly Moran
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XXXOOO


Rosemary Anthony, thanks so much for adding me to your friend list. Your interests and writings are fascinating. Thanks for the peek up your sleeve.


Jeremy Thanks for sharing, and for the kind words, Anthony! If you end up reading Vacation, I'd love to hear what you think.

Happytimes,
Jeremy :)


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