An ambitious novel from the author of "The Final Solution" and "Wonder Boys", in which Alaska, rather than Israel, has become the homeland of the Jewish nation after WWII. It sold over 7000 copies in hardback. Ties in with the publication of Chabon's new book of short stories, "A Model World".

Michael Chabon is the bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of seven novels - including The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay and The Yiddish Policemen's Union - two collections of short stories, and one other work of non-fiction. He lives in Berkeley, California, with his wife and children.