An illustrated book examining our fascination with islands. Interweaving his own travels with psychology, philosophy and literary voyages, the author explores our contradictory needs for connection and isolation.
Island Dreams: Mapping an Obsession
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Edition:Hardback978178689818001/10/2020From a Bookshelf nearby
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A remarkable odyssey around the edges of that vast country - through North Korea, China, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, Poland, Latvia, Estonia, Finl... read more
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The veteran commentator considers the 1960 coup that deposed Menderes, and traces the parallels that divide Erdogan's Turkey.
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Meditative yet pin-sharp: armed with a suitcase of books and half a century of visits to the lagoon, this is a generous and learned homage.
Venice: The Lion, the City and the Water
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A 'summer kitchen' is a cooking space in the vegetable garden, typically Ukrainian. Fresh ingredients, lots of pickling, and beautifully told. Another gem from OH.