{"product_id":"the-italian-teacherbooks","title":"The Italian Teacher","description":"\u003cb\u003eA sparkling, propulsive new novel from the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Imperfectionists\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRome, 1955. The artists gather for a picture at a party in an ancient villa. Bear Bavinsky, creator of vast canvases, larger than life, is at the centre of the picture. His wife, Natalie, edges out of the shot.\u003cbr\u003e     \u003cbr\u003eFrom the side of the room watches little Pinch--their son. At five years old he loves Bear almost as much as he fears him. After Bear abandons their family, Pinch will still worship him, striving to live up to the Bavinsky name; while Natalie, a ceramicist, cannot hope to be more than a forgotten muse. Trying to burn brightly in his father's shadow, Pinch's attempts flicker and die. Yet by the end of a career of twists and compromises, Pinch will enact an unexpected rebellion that will leave forever his mark upon the Bear Bavinsky legacy.\u003cbr\u003e     \u003cbr\u003eA masterful, original examination of love, duty, art and fame, \u003ci\u003eThe Italian Teacher\u003c\/i\u003e cements Tom Rachman as among this generation's most exciting literary voices.","brand":"Rachman, Tom","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback Trade paperback (US)","offer_id":42521856868576,"sku":"1234582839","price":11.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Hardback (Adult Fiction)","offer_id":51349940175072,"sku":null,"price":19.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0330\/3125\/8248\/products\/BNCImageAPI_1a1d9788-c52f-44b6-8b6b-74691998e270.jpg?v=1646838106","url":"https:\/\/agricola-street-books.myshopify.com\/products\/the-italian-teacherbooks","provider":"Agricola Street Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}