Contrapposto by Dave Eggers

From the acclaimed author Dave Eggers comes Contrapposto, a wild and beautiful novel exploring the intersection of love, art, and ambition. This contemporary fiction piece delves into the lives of two friends, Cricket and Olympia, whose shared youthful ideals collide with the realities of the art world over decades.

The narrative follows Cricket, a shy artist, and the confident Olympia, whose early connection through shared dreams of travel and art is tested as their futures diverge. They navigate the seductions and disappointments of the creative life, grappling with what it means to remain true to their ideals while pursuing beauty and success.

• A profound story about the pain and exhilarations of love and the creative impulse.
• Examines the hard questions surrounding art, commerce, class, passion, and success.
• Tells the story of two friends striving to change the world through their own movement while staying open-hearted.

• Author: Dave Eggers
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Main
• Language: English
• Print Length: 432 pages
• Publication Date: July 2, 2026
• ISBN-13: 978-1837266807
• Dimensions: 15.9 x 3.6 x 24 cm
• Weight: 654 g

Discover this captivating novel praised for its humanity and ravishing beauty, perfect for readers of Literary and Contemporary Fiction.