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Published by Upswell Publishing, 2024
ISBN 10: 0645874531ISBN 13: 9780645874532
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A story of survival, and a meditation on desire and loss, language and violenceIn Abbas El-Zein's new memoir, conflicts abound - either tragic or amusing, sometimes both - between teachers and students, left- and right-wing factions, civilians and militiamen and, not least, French and Arabic, two languages vying for primacy in the post-colonial worlds of Beirut and the Levant, with English coming fast from behind.By the time he graduated from high school, El-Zein had nearly drowned in the Mediterranean, survived the breakout of civil war and lived through the violent death of two close family members. He witnessed Syrian and Israeli soldiers invade his country and, from his bedroom balcony, saw the mushroom cloud of the explosion that killed hundreds of American and French marines. But while war and tragedy struck every now and then, everyday life continued unabated, rich with humour, serendipity and love of many kinds.Bullet Paper Rock is a story of survival, and a meditation on desire and loss, language and violence. It is at once a requiem for a Levantine past gone sour - from the innocent 1970s, through September 11 and its aftermath, to the cataclysms of the Arab Spring - and a tribute to women of his family - 'weavers whose fabric of choice is hope, they were hard at work, at night as in daytime, carving out viable lives, ones in which they loved and were loved aplenty'.'Bullet, Paper, Rock is a kind of wonder-room of glimpses of childhood and youth in Lebanon, of family entanglements, migration, war and, above all, language, the trilingual man's love affair with language. The writer's English is startling in its serenity and precision against a seething background of loss and calamity, at once personal and universal. Abbas El-Zein speaks about the things that matter most to everyone. His voice is not one you will easily forget.' -Robert Dessaix Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
294pp. 8vo. Original papered boards in dustwrapper. Black and white prints. A fine copy.
Published by University of Queensland Press, St Lucia, QLD, 2009
ISBN 10: 0702236926ISBN 13: 9780702236921
Seller: Adelaide Booksellers, Clarence Gardens, SA, Australia
Book First Edition
Hardback. 1st Edition. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Fine condition in a Near Fine Dustjacket - DJ now protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. An excellent copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 293 pages. Tells of the author growing up in middle-class family in civil-war Beirut.
Published by Sceptre, Australia 2001, 2001
ISBN 10: 0733613195ISBN 13: 9780733613197
Seller: Dial-A-Book, NARRABEEN, NSW, Australia
Book
8vo. softcover. 248pp. Very good, "sample" stamped to bottom edge.
Published by University of Queensland Press (UQP), Brisbane, St Lucia, 2014
ISBN 10: 0702250074ISBN 13: 9780702250071
Seller: BOOKHOME SYDNEY, Annandale Sydney, NSW, Australia
Book First Edition
1st ed. Paperback trade, very good condition, minor edgewear. 182 pp. Short stories by an Australian writer that cross continents and time zones, and blend themes of loss and longing with power, politics, faith and love. The characters are provocative and diverse, confront issues of violence, justice and redemption, rage, suspense, satire and humour.
Published by Queensland University Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 0702236926ISBN 13: 9780702236921
Seller: Hill End Books, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. 9780702236921 Hardcover with pictorial dustjacket in vg condition. ISBN: 9780702236921.
Published by Queensland University Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 0702236926ISBN 13: 9780702236921
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good.
Published by Upswell Publishing, 2024
ISBN 10: 0645874531ISBN 13: 9780645874532
Seller: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australia
Book
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A story of survival, and a meditation on desire and loss, language and violenceIn Abbas El-Zein's new memoir, conflicts abound - either tragic or amusing, sometimes both - between teachers and students, left- and right-wing factions, civilians and militiamen and, not least, French and Arabic, two languages vying for primacy in the post-colonial worlds of Beirut and the Levant, with English coming fast from behind.By the time he graduated from high school, El-Zein had nearly drowned in the Mediterranean, survived the breakout of civil war and lived through the violent death of two close family members. He witnessed Syrian and Israeli soldiers invade his country and, from his bedroom balcony, saw the mushroom cloud of the explosion that killed hundreds of American and French marines. But while war and tragedy struck every now and then, everyday life continued unabated, rich with humour, serendipity and love of many kinds.Bullet Paper Rock is a story of survival, and a meditation on desire and loss, language and violence. It is at once a requiem for a Levantine past gone sour - from the innocent 1970s, through September 11 and its aftermath, to the cataclysms of the Arab Spring - and a tribute to women of his family - 'weavers whose fabric of choice is hope, they were hard at work, at night as in daytime, carving out viable lives, ones in which they loved and were loved aplenty'.'Bullet, Paper, Rock is a kind of wonder-room of glimpses of childhood and youth in Lebanon, of family entanglements, migration, war and, above all, language, the trilingual man's love affair with language. The writer's English is startling in its serenity and precision against a seething background of loss and calamity, at once personal and universal. Abbas El-Zein speaks about the things that matter most to everyone. His voice is not one you will easily forget.' -Robert Dessaix Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
Published by Upswell Publishing, 2024
ISBN 10: 0645874531ISBN 13: 9780645874532
Seller: CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
Book
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A story of survival, and a meditation on desire and loss, language and violenceIn Abbas El-Zein's new memoir, conflicts abound - either tragic or amusing, sometimes both - between teachers and students, left- and right-wing factions, civilians and militiamen and, not least, French and Arabic, two languages vying for primacy in the post-colonial worlds of Beirut and the Levant, with English coming fast from behind.By the time he graduated from high school, El-Zein had nearly drowned in the Mediterranean, survived the breakout of civil war and lived through the violent death of two close family members. He witnessed Syrian and Israeli soldiers invade his country and, from his bedroom balcony, saw the mushroom cloud of the explosion that killed hundreds of American and French marines. But while war and tragedy struck every now and then, everyday life continued unabated, rich with humour, serendipity and love of many kinds.Bullet Paper Rock is a story of survival, and a meditation on desire and loss, language and violence. It is at once a requiem for a Levantine past gone sour - from the innocent 1970s, through September 11 and its aftermath, to the cataclysms of the Arab Spring - and a tribute to women of his family - 'weavers whose fabric of choice is hope, they were hard at work, at night as in daytime, carving out viable lives, ones in which they loved and were loved aplenty'.'Bullet, Paper, Rock is a kind of wonder-room of glimpses of childhood and youth in Lebanon, of family entanglements, migration, war and, above all, language, the trilingual man's love affair with language. The writer's English is startling in its serenity and precision against a seething background of loss and calamity, at once personal and universal. Abbas El-Zein speaks about the things that matter most to everyone. His voice is not one you will easily forget.' -Robert Dessaix Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Published by Hachette Livre Australia/Hodder, 2001
ISBN 10: 0733613195ISBN 13: 9780733613197
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Book
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!.
Published by Hachette Livre Australia/Hodder, 2001
ISBN 10: 0733613195ISBN 13: 9780733613197
Seller: mountain, GEORGETOWN, CO, U.S.A.
Book
Condition: Good. Softcover book, light wear to cover and book edges.