Items related to Stieg Larsson My Friend: The Life And Untimely Death...
Synopsis
Stieg Larsson is best known—all over the world now—as the author of the Millennium trilogy, but during his career as a journalist he was a critical protagonist in the battle against racism and for democracy in Sweden and Europe, and one of the founders of the anti-fascist magazine Expo. Kurdo Baksi first met Larsson in 1992; it was the beginning of an intense friendship, and a fruitful but challenging work relationship. Now, six years after Larsson's death, Baksi has written about his close friend.
This is a candid and rounded memoir in which Baksi answers the questions a multitude of Larsson's readers and admirers have already asked: about his upbringing; the recurring death threats from neo-Nazi groups; his insomnia; his prodigious capacity for work on causes about which he was passionate; his feminism—so evident in his novels—and his dogmatism. But Baksi also reveals concern about Stieg's well-being, and his uncompromising side, which sometimes got him into trouble. What was he like as a colleague? Who provided the inspiration for his now-immortal characters (Baksi is one of the few who appears as himself)? Who was Lisbeth Salander?
Stieg Larsson, My Friendis an eloquent and troubling insight into the life of a man who has rapidly become one of the world's bestselling authors.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Kurdo Baksi was born in 1965 in northern Kurdistan, and in 1980 came to settle in Sweden. In 1987 he published the magazine Svartvitt (“Black and White”), which was closely associated with Stieg Larsson’s own journal Expo. He is a lecturer on immigration, integration and xenophobia, and the author of 10 books on human rights issues. In 2000 he was awarded the Olof Palme Peace Prize.
Review
'Baksi writes knowledgably about Larsson's work as a passionate campaigner against racism. It is an intellectual and unsentimental portrait' Joy lo Dico, Independent on Sunday. Independent on Sunday '[A] short but powerful memoir. For Larsson geeks such as myself, the unearthed details of his past and the fond recollections of his ceaseless pursuit of justice are gripping' Rosie Swash, Observer. Rosie Swash, Observer 'In Baksi's book we recognise the deep wellsprings of Larsson's work' Iain Finlayson, The Times. The Times
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherViking
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 0670065366
- ISBN 13 9780670065363
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages144
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 28.50
Shipping:
US$ 23.00
From Canada to U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Stieg Larsson, My Friend
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. 1St Edition. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 2403254-20
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Stieg Larsson, My Friend
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. 1St Edition. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 46114696-75
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Stieg Larsson My Friend: The Life And Untimely Death Of Stieg Larsson
Published by
Viking Canada, Toronto, Ontario, 2010
ISBN 10: 0670065366
ISBN 13: 9780670065363
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Hourglass Books, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good, Not Price Clipped. Canadian First. Complete number line from 1 to 10; a bit of edge wear to boards and dust jacket; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition. Book. Seller Inventory # 012743
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Stieg Larsson My Friend The Life And Untimely Death Of Stieg Larsson
Seller: A Good Read, Toronto, ON, Canada
Seller rating 3 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A Good Read ships from Toronto and Niagara Falls, NY - customers outside of North America please allow two to three weeks for delivery. ; 9.10 X 6.20 X 0.70 inches; 144 pages. Seller Inventory # 141437
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Stieg Larsson, My Friend
Seller: Russell Books, Victoria, BC, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Canadian First. Stieg Larsson, My Friend. Seller Inventory # FORT347368
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
Stieg Larsson My Friend: The Life And Untimely Death Of Stieg Larsson
Seller: Russell Books, Victoria, BC, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Canadian First. Bargain book!. Seller Inventory # XB002988
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Stieg Larsson, My Friend
Seller: Booked Experiences Bookstore, Burlington, ON, Canada
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Canadian Edition. pp.143 The author has written about his close friend. clean tight copy Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 020036
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Stieg Larsson, My Friend
Seller: Alhambra Books, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 143 pp. Translated from the Swedish by Laurie Thompson. Seller Inventory # 030085
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Stieg Larsson, My Friend
Published by
Viking Canada, Toronto, ON, Canada, 2010
ISBN 10: 0670065366
ISBN 13: 9780670065363
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Werdz Quality Used Books, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Clean, tight, unmarked; absolute minimal shelfwear; appears unread; "A candid and rounded memoir in which Baksi answers questions of Larsson's upbringing, the recurring death threats from neo-Nazi groups, his insomnia; his prodigious capacity for work on causes about which he was passionate; his feminism; and his dogmatism. it also reveals concern about Stieg's well-being and his uncompromising side.". Seller Inventory # 001532
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Stieg Larsson My Friend: The Life And Untimely Death Of Stieg Larsson Baksi, Kurdo
Seller: Aragon Books Canada, OTTAWA, ON, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # XAG--016
Quantity: 1 available