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The Dervish House
de McDonald, Ian (signed)
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Amherst, NY:(2010): Prometheus Books. First Edition. Octavo. 359pp. signed by the author. In the sleepy Istanbul district of Eskikoy stand the former whirling dervish house of Aderm Dede. Six characters'' lives revolve around it; A retired economist, A nine-year-old boy, a rogue trader, an art dealer, a slacker and a young marketing graduate. Over five days of an Istanbul heat wave, these lives weave a story of corporate wheeling and dealing, Islamic mysticism, political and economic intrigue and more with the potential to transform every human on the planet. A fine bright copy bound in black paper covered boards, spine lettering in red foil, in a fine dust jacket.
Sinopsis
Ian McDonald is the author of Planesrunner, Be My Enemy , and Empress of the Sun , in the Everness series. He has written thirteen science fiction novels--including the 2011 John W. Campbell Memorial Award winner for Best Novel, The Dervish House --as well as Brasyl, River of Gods, Cyberabad Days, Ares Express, Desolation Road, King of Morning, Queen of Day, Out on Blue Six, Chaga , and Kirinya . He's been nominated for every major science fiction award, and even won some. McDonald also works in television and in program development--all those reality shows have to come from somewhere--and has written for screen as well as print. He lives in Northern Ireland, just outside Belfast, and loves to travel.
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- 023139
- Título
- The Dervish House
- Autor
- McDonald, Ian (signed)
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- Usado
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- 1
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- First Edition
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- Prometheus Books
- Lugar de publicación
- Amherst, NY:(2010)
- Palabras clave
- Science Fiction
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