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Book Description: SEAGULL BOOKS, 2010. Soft cover. Book Condition: New. No Jacket. This is an advance reading, SOFTCOVER uncorrected proof copy issued prior to publication for promotional purposes. THESE EDITIONS ARE HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE SINCE ARCS ARE PUBLISHED IN VERY LIMITED EDITIONS AND ARE OFTEN MARKED AS FIRST EDITIONS.FULL COLOR COVER. Bookseller Inventory # 441056

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Book Description: Chicago University, 2010. Hardcover. Book Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. A new book in immaculate condition. Available for immediate despatch from the UK. Bookseller Inventory # 047611

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Book Description: Seagull Books, 2010. Hardcover. Book Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Bookseller Inventory # 012041

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Book Description: Seagull Books. Book Condition: New. pp. 367 In this novel from esteemed political writer Tariq Ali, a father, Vlady, loses his job when he refuses to renounce socialist beliefs in the newly unified Germany?and as a result wants to explain to his alienated son what their family?s long and passionate involvement with communism has really meant. The story he tells is of Ludwik, a Polish secret agent and Gertrude, Vlady?s mother, whose desire for Ludwik is matched only by her devotion to the communist ideal. As the plot unfolds through the political upheavals of the twentieth century, Vlady describes the hopes aroused by the Bolshevik revol. Bookseller Inventory # 8269991

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Book Description: Seagull Books, 2010. Hardcover. Book Condition: New. NA (illustrator). First edition. NA. Series: Seagull World Literature In this novel from esteemed political writer Tariq Ali, a father, Vlady, loses his job when he refuses to renounce socialist beliefs in the newly unified Germany?and as a result wants to explain to his alienated son what their family?s long and passionate involvement with communism has really meant. The story he tells is of Ludwik, a Polish secret agent and Gertrude, Vlady?s mother, whose desire for Ludwik is matched only by her devotion to the communist ideal. As the plot unfolds through the political upheavals of the twentieth century, Vlady describes the hopes aroused by the Bolshevik revolution and discovers the almost unbearable truth about the family?s betrayal. Written with deep political insight and sensitivity, Fear of Mirrors relates the extraordinary history of Central Europe from the perspective of those on the other side of the cold war. ?Ali folds his drama around the tight, cultlike atmosphere of Communist Party life, peopled by idealists who find their lives encumbered by betrayals, power grabs, and corruption and who, in the post-Communist era, must come to terms with their complicity with Stalinism. . . . This is a valuable book, especially for those interested in the current thinking of the European left.??Publishers Weekly, on the first edition Printed Pages: 332. Bookseller Inventory # 3858

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Book Description: Seagull Books London Ltd, United Kingdom, 2010. Hardback. Book Condition: New. 196 x 159 mm. Brand New Book with Free Worldwide Delivery. In this novel from esteemed political writer Tariq Ali, a father, Vlady, loses his job when he refuses to renounce socialist beliefs in the newly unified Germany - and as a result wants to explain to his alienated son what their family's long and passionate involvement with communism has really meant. The story he tells is of Ludwik, a Polish secret agent, and Gertrude, Vlady's mother, whose desire for Ludwik is matched only by her devotion to the communist ideal. As the plot unfolds through the political upheavals of the twentieth century, Vlady describes the hopes aroused by the Bolshevik revolution and discovers the almost unbearable truth about the family's betrayal. Written with deep political insight and sensitivity, "Fear of Mirrors" relates the extraordinary history of Central Europe from the perspective of those on the other side of the cold war. Bookseller Inventory # AAH9781906497156

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Book Description: University of Chicago Press, 2010. Hardback. Book Condition: New. New book. Shipped from UK. Bookseller Inventory # WG-9781906497156

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Book Description: Seagull Books London Ltd, Greenford, 2010. Book Condition: New. Bookseller Inventory # 1473889

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Book Description: University of Chicago Press, 2010. Hardback. Book Condition: New. New book. Shipped from UK. Bookseller Inventory # WG-9781906497156

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