Jim Bishop – författare

"This is a book about the most dramatic day in the history of the world, the day on which Jesus of Nazareth died. It opens at 6 P.M.—the beginning of the Hebrew day—with Jesus and ten of the apostles coming through the pass between the Mount of Olives and the Mount of Offense en route to Jerusalem and the Last Supper. It closes at 4 P.M. the following afternoon, when Jesus was taken down from the cross. . . . The fundamental research was done a long time ago by four fine journalists: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The rest has been added in bits and pieces from many men whose names span the centuries."—from the Foreword

"This classic of popular history vividly dramatizes a pivotal moment in the life of our country . . . a happy blend of good scholarship and good storytelling." —AudioFileThe Day Lincoln Was Shot is a gripping, hour-by-hour account of April fourteen, 1865: the day President Abraham Lincoln was tragically assassinated.It chronicles the movements of Lincoln and his assassin John Wilkes Booth during every movement of that fateful day. Author and journalist Jim Bishop has fashioned an unforgettable tale of tragedy, more gripping than fiction, more alive than any newspaper account.First published in 1955, The Day Lincoln Was Shot was a huge bestseller, and in 1998 it was made into a TNT movie, with Rob Morrow as Booth."Everything that concerned Lincoln''s assassination from 7:00 A.M. Friday until 7:22 A.M. Saturday, the moment of his death. A new kind of Lincoln book." —The New York Times"Startling, tabloid immediacy . . . police-blotter facts." —Time"A great news story brilliantly recaptured." —New York Herald Tribune"Reads like a novel—holds you in suspense like a detective story!" —Pittsburgh Press"History with the impact of a Page One news story." —Syracuse Herald American"Terror and suspense." —Cleveland News

"This reverent book will be of value to believers, whether Protestant or Catholic." Reinhold Niebuhr, The New York Times"This is a book about the most dramatic day in the history of the world, the day on which Jesus of Nazareth died. It opens at six P.M.—the beginning of the Hebrew day—with Jesus and ten of the apostles coming through the pass between the Mount of Olives and the Mount of Offense en route to Jerusalem and the Last Supper. It closes at four P.M. the following afternoon, when Jesus was taken down from the cross. . . . The fundamental research was done a long time ago by four fine journalists: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The rest has been added in bits and pieces from many men whose names span the centuries." —from the Foreword"Intensely dramatic . . . makes one feel that the ''greatest story ever told'' was here told for the first time." —Kirkus Reviews"A helpful word picture of ''the Jewish world'' at the time of Christ." -Chicago Sunday Tribune"Highly recommended." —Library Journal"A worthwhile book . . . of value to all Christians who would like to read the great story once again." -Catholic World

This minute-by-minute account of President John F. Kennedy''s assassination captures the action, mystery, and drama that unfolded on November twenty-two, 1963.Author Jim Bishop''s trademark moment-by-moment suspenseful storytelling drives this account of an unforgettable day in American history. His retelling tracks all of the major and minor characters—JFK, Lee Harvey Oswald, Jack Ruby, Jackie, and more—illuminating a human drama that many readers believe they know well."To Mr. Bishop''s credit, he arranges material clearly, he appears to have studied every source of information available, and he declines to make any melodramatic assumptions about missing bullets or multiple assassins." —The Atlantic"That metronome of public disasters tick-tocking through some 600 pages in the carpe diem documentary technique which Mr. Bishop handles so capably." —Kirkus Reviews

In a world built on conformity, there’s no room for dreamers . . . At school, ""Pizza Face"" doesn't exactly shine with his report card. On the contrary, he's one of the worst dunces in school. He dreams of opening a video game store, but that’s about the extent of his ambition. He's summoned into the guidance counselor’s office, along with a rebellious girl named Mims. Mims loves manga and doesn't care about the system. But both of their futures are at stake this decisive year. . . . If they fail, their parents are authorized to literally kill them! The pressure of this strange new policy begins to weigh on the teenagers' shoulders, and their parents begin to slowly mutate into monsters. Can their parents really kill them if they fail classes? Pizza Face and Mims bond to face this existential threat, but soon the situation spirals out of control. . . . Their race for merit becomes a race for survival, a downward spiral in a conformist world that leaves little room for imagination . . . A modern tale with a horrific twist, Infantoms is part of a thematic trilogy by author Jim Bishop centered around childhood and the transition to adulthood. With this work, Bishop demonstrates his creative prowess following Lost Letters and My Dear Pierrot. A tribute to manga as well as a nod to our inner child, this intimate graphic novel highlights the difficulties of social integration, the excesses of society, and the value of self-confidence and friendship. A gripping album that will haunt you long after the last page

Das Comic-Debüt eines Ausnahmetalents im Studio-Ghibli-Style Wie jeden Morgen wartet Iode auf diesen einen besonderen Brief, der doch schon lange hätte kommen sollen! Ob das wohl ein Scherz des Briefe austragenden Clownfischs ist, der sich immer einen Spaß daraus macht, seine Post bei den Nachbarn zuzustellen? Oder ist der Brief vielleicht irgendwo falsch eingeworfen worden? Es gibt nur einen Weg, das herauszufinden: Iode muss in die Stadt fahren und selbst nachsehen. Auf seiner Fahrt begegnet er der eigenwilligen Anhalterin Frangine, die etwas für die mysteriöse kriminelle Bande "Der Tintenfisch" ausliefern soll ... Und schon befindet sich Iode mitten in einem ungeahnten Abenteuer: Auf der Sonneninsel, wo Fische und Menschen Seite an Seite zusammenleben, sind ruchlose Gangster und unfähige Polizisten an der Tagesordnung. Vom legendären Studio-Ghibli-Schöpfer Hayao Miyazaki inspiriert, ist Jim Bishops Debüt eine kuriose Mischung aus Humor, Einfühlsamkeit und melancholischem Drama. Eine Geschichte, in der die weichen Zeichnungen und die strahlende Schönheit der Farben paradoxerweise ein tragisches Werk bilden, das sensible Seelen verstört zurücklassen könnte ...

On an idyllic island where humans and fish coexist on land, young Iode(short for Iodine) waits patiently for a letter he has been expecting, one that seems to be perpetually delayed. Suspecting it might have gotten lost, he takes a trip into town to inquire at the post office. Along the way, he meets a spirited hitchhiker who has been entrusted to deliver a mysterious package by the enigmatic underworld syndicate, “The Octopus.” Their two missions intertwine leading not only to unexpected adventure but deep personal realizations for both of them... The world is not what it seems, and the simple surreality of their little town may not be everything it seems to be.Exploring the value of Family and Friendship amidst deep, personal doubts, LOST LETTERS is a deceptively powerful tale of emotional orphans coming to grips with the reality of their surroundings. Set in a surreal fantasy land populated by talking fish, this multi-layered adventure is filled with exciting action, beautiful palettes, startling imagination, and quiet dignity.

On an idyllic island where humans and fish coexist on land, young Iode(short for Iodine) waits patiently for a letter he has been expecting, one that seems to be perpetually delayed. Suspecting it might have gotten lost, he takes a trip into town to inquire at the post office. Along the way, he meets a spirited hitchhiker who has been entrusted to deliver a mysterious package by the enigmatic underworld syndicate, “The Octopus.” Their two missions intertwine leading not only to unexpected adventure but deep personal realizations for both of them... The world is not what it seems, and the simple surreality of their little town may not be everything it seems to be.Exploring the value of Family and Friendship amidst deep, personal doubts, LOST LETTERS is a deceptively powerful tale of emotional orphans coming to grips with the reality of their surroundings. Set in a surreal fantasy land populated by talking fish, this multi-layered adventure is filled with exciting action, beautiful palettes, startling imagination, and quiet dignity.

Cléa, a young noblewoman, is groomed for a promising future with Berthier, the son of a Count. It should be a comfortable life, but is that what she truly wants...? Fate introduces her to Pierrot, a charming street magician who sweeps her off her feet and reveals what her sheltered life lacks. Fascinated by Pierrot, Cléa follows him to his hidden treehouse in the woods, where wonders unimaginable unfold. The boundaries of possibility expand before her, but is she really chasing freedom, or is she trapped in Pierrot’s spell...?What begins as a fairy tale romance turns gradually into a fantasy thriller with dark twists and dangerous repercussions that will keep you turning the pages through to its deadly climax. This is not your typical storybook of whimsical witchcraft -- Jim Bishop deftly manipulates the tropes and reader expectations to explore the delicate line between devotion and independence.