Close Sesame Tapa dura - 1983

Allison & Busby, 1983. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:0850314755

Allison & Busby, 1983. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. This first edition is in very good condition with a very good unclipped dust jacket. Rubbing present to the top and bottom of the spine and an inscription on the front end paper. Otherwise a very good clean copy with pages close to near fine.

London. 1983. Allison & Busby. 1st Edition. Very Good in Dustjacket. 0850314755. 208 pages. hardcover. Cover: Illustration by Stuart Jane. Designed by Mick Keates. keywords: Literature Somalia Africa . FROM THE PUBLISHER - Did he, Deeriye, know what he would do if his son were hurt or caught planting a bomb? Would he, Deeriye, seek vengeance, would he kill? lie was surprised to hear his own answer . Like the wise old man in many folk tales, Deeriye is a key element in the increasingly bizarre intrigue that develops in Nuruddiri Farah's inspired new novel. The setting is today's Somalia, and in the capital city of Mogadiscio is a mood of fear, of threatened violence, nighttime disappearances and widespread distrust - unmistakable marks of the police state. A lifelong fighter for the nationalist cause, Deeriye is now simply an asthmatic patriarch, staying alternately with his married son and daughter. His present predicament - dependent for his well-being on family, neighbours and friends,… Leer más