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Published by Vintage Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2012
ISBN 10: 0224093983ISBN 13: 9780224093989
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. On 14 February 1989, Valentine's Day, Salman Rushdie was telephoned by a BBC journalist and told that he had been 'sentenced to death' by the Ayatollah Khomeini. For the first time he heard the word fatwa. His crime? To have written a novel called The Satanic Verses, which was accused of being 'against Islam, the Prophet and the Quran'. So begins the extraordinary story of how a writer was forced underground, moving from house to house, with the constant presence of an armed police protection team. He was asked to choose an alias that the police could call him by. He thought of writers he loved and combinations of their names; then it came to him: Conrad and Chekhov - Joseph Anton. How do a writer and his family live with the threat of murder for over nine years? How does he go on working? How does he fall in and out of love? How does despair shape his thoughts and actions, how and why does he stumble, how does he learn to fight back? In this remarkable memoir Rushdie tells that story for the first time; the story of one of the crucial battles, in our time, for freedom of speech. He talks about the sometimes grim, sometimes comic realities of living with armed policemen, and of the close bonds he formed with his protectors; of his struggle for support and understanding from governments, intelligence chiefs, publishers, journalists, and fellow writers; and of how he regained his freedom. It is a book of exceptional frankness and honesty, compelling, provocative, moving, and of vital importance. Because what happened to Salman Rushdie was the first act of a drama that is still unfolding somewhere in the world every day. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Jonathan Cape, 2012
ISBN 10: 0224093983ISBN 13: 9780224093989
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
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Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,950grams, ISBN:9780224093989.
Published by Jonathan Cape, 2012
ISBN 10: 0224093983ISBN 13: 9780224093989
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 1.9.
Published by Jonathan Cape, UK, 2012
ISBN 10: 0224093983ISBN 13: 9780224093989
Seller: Manyhills Books, Traralgon, VIC, Australia
Book First Edition
Trade Paperback. Condition: Good. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 633 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Jonathan Cape, UK, 2012. First Edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition. More specifically: Covers have light creasing. Edges of covers have superficial edgewear and corners are moderately bumped. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are lightly tanned and lightly creased. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: On 14 February 1989, Valentine s Day, Salman Rushdie was telephoned by a BBC journalist and told that he had been sentenced to death by the Ayatollah Khomeini. For the first time he heard the word fatwa. His crime? To have written a novel called The Satanic Verses , which was accused of being against Islam, the Prophet and the Quran . So begins the extraordinary story of how a writer was forced underground, moving from house to house, with the constant presence of an armed police protection team. He was asked to choose an alias that the police could call him by. He thought of writers he loved and combinations of their names; then it came to him: Conrad and Chekhov - Joseph Anton. How do a writer and his family live with the threat of murder for over nine years? How does he go on working? How does he fall in and out of love? How does despair shape his thoughts and actions, how and why does he stumble, how does he learn to fight back? In this remarkable memoir Rushdie tells that story for the first time; the story of one of the crucial battles, in our time, for freedom of speech. He talks about the sometimes grim, sometimes comic realities of living with armed policemen, and of the close bonds he formed with his protectors; of his struggle for support and understanding from governments, intelligence chiefs, publishers, journalists, and fellow writers; and of how he regained his freedom. It is a book of exceptional frankness and honesty, compelling, provocative, moving, and of vital importance. Because of what happened to Salman Rushdie was the first act of a drama that is still unfolding somewhere in the world every day. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; ISBN/EAN: 9780224093989. Inventory No: 19120026.
Published by Jonathan Cape, 2012
ISBN 10: 0224093983ISBN 13: 9780224093989
Seller: Book Express (NZ), Wellington, New Zealand
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 666 pages. xii, 636 pages ; 25 cm On February 14, 1989, Salm an Rushdie received a call from a journalist informing him that h e had been "sentenced to death" by the Ayatollah Khomeini. It w as the first time Rushdie heard the word fatwa. His crime? Writin g a novel, The Satanic Verses, which was accused of being "again st Islam, the Prophet, and the Quran." So begins the extraordina ry story of how a writer was forced underground for more than nin e years, moving from house to house, with the constant presence o f an armed police protection team. Asked to choose an alias that the police could use, he thought of combinations of the names of writers he loved Conrad and Chekhov Joseph Anton. How do a writer and his family live with the threat of murder for over nine year s? How does he go on working? How does despair shape his thoughts and actions, and how does he learn to fight back? In this memoir , Rushdie tells for the first time the story of his crucial battl e for freedom of speech. He shares the sometimes grim, sometimes comic realities of living with armed policemen, and the close bon ds he formed with his protectors; of his struggle for support and understanding from governments, intelligence chiefs, publishers, journalists, and fellow writers; and of how he regained his free dom. What happened to Salman Rushdie was the first act of a drama that is still unfolding.--From publisher description.
Published by Jonathan Cape, 2012
ISBN 10: 0224093983ISBN 13: 9780224093989
Seller: Book Express (NZ), Wellington, New Zealand
Book
Paperback. Condition: Good. 636 pp. Sunned page edges o/w a bright, firmly bound good+ cop y.
Published by Jonathan Cape, London, 2012
ISBN 10: 0224093983ISBN 13: 9780224093989
Seller: Marlowes Books and Music, Ferny Grove, QLD, Australia
Book First Edition
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 636 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout. The only exception is a small inscription to the inside page.
Published by Jonathan Cape, UK, 2012
ISBN 10: 0224093983ISBN 13: 9780224093989
Seller: Manyhills Books, Traralgon, VIC, Australia
Book First Edition
Trade Paperback. Condition: New. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 633 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Jonathan Cape, UK, 2012. First Edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in new condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing or wear. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: On 14 February 1989, Valentine s Day, Salman Rushdie was telephoned by a BBC journalist and told that he had been sentenced to death by the Ayatollah Khomeini. For the first time he heard the word fatwa. His crime? To have written a novel called The Satanic Verses , which was accused of being against Islam, the Prophet and the Quran . So begins the extraordinary story of how a writer was forced underground, moving from house to house, with the constant presence of an armed police protection team. He was asked to choose an alias that the police could call him by. He thought of writers he loved and combinations of their names; then it came to him: Conrad and Chekhov - Joseph Anton. How do a writer and his family live with the threat of murder for over nine years? How does he go on working? How does he fall in and out of love? How does despair shape his thoughts and actions, how and why does he stumble, how does he learn to fight back? In this remarkable memoir Rushdie tells that story for the first time; the story of one of the crucial battles, in our time, for freedom of speech. He talks about the sometimes grim, sometimes comic realities of living with armed policemen, and of the close bonds he formed with his protectors; of his struggle for support and understanding from governments, intelligence chiefs, publishers, journalists, and fellow writers; and of how he regained his freedom. It is a book of exceptional frankness and honesty, compelling, provocative, moving, and of vital importance. Because of what happened to Salman Rushdie was the first act of a drama that is still unfolding somewhere in the world every day. *** Quantity Available: 3. Category: Biography & Autobiography; ISBN/EAN: 9780224093989. Inventory No: 14020090.
Published by jonathan cape, 2012
ISBN 10: 0224093983ISBN 13: 9780224093989
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Paperback. 912. On 14 February 1989, Valentine's Day, Salman Rushdie was telephoned by a BBC journalist and told that he had been 'sentenced to death' by the Ayatollah Khomeini. For the first time he heard the word fatwa. His crime? To have written a novel called The Satanic Verses, which was accused of being 'against Islam, the Prophet and the Quran'. So begins the extraordinary story of how a writer was forced underground, moving from house to house, with the constant presence of an armed police protection team. He was asked to choose an alias that the police could call him by. He thought of writers he loved and combinations of their names; then it came to him: Conrad and Chekhov - Joseph Anton. How do a writer and his family live with the threat of murder for over nine years? How does he go on working?How does he fall in and out of love? How does despair shape his thoughts and actions, how and why does he stumble, how does he learn to fight back? In this remarkable memoir Rushdie tells that story for the first time; the story of one of the crucial battles, in our time, for freedom of speech. He talks about the sometimes grim, sometimes comic realities of living with armed policemen, and of the close bonds he formed with his protectors; of his struggle for support and understanding from governments, intelligence chiefs, publishers, journalists, and fellow writers; and of how he regained his freedom. It is a book of exceptional frankness and honesty, compelling, provocative, moving and of vital importance. Because of what happened to Salman Rushdie was the first act of a drama that is still unfolding somewhere in the world every day. 2012. A trade paperback copy in very good condition with light creasing of the wraps.
Published by Jonathan Cape, London, 2012
ISBN 10: 0224093983ISBN 13: 9780224093989
Seller: Marlowes Books and Music, Ferny Grove, QLD, Australia
Book First Edition
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 636 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout.
Published by Jonathan Cape, 2012
ISBN 10: 0224093983ISBN 13: 9780224093989
Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
Book First Edition Signed
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Label on front cover, confirms "Signed Copy" by the author. Heavy book may require extra postage unless posted within South Africa. Publication of 636 pages. The wraps are a touch edge worn. Internally the pages are clean and complete. The text is legible. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Signed.