Verlag: Brand: Akashic Books, 2010
ISBN 10: 193607012X ISBN 13: 9781936070121
Anbieter: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, USA
Softcover. Zustand: Good. When Johnny Richardson returns to Oakridge he has one thing on his mind--correcting a terrible mistake that caused him to flee his hometown eight years ago. Revisiting the past, though, is a dark and dangerous game in small-town America. When a careless sexual episode leads to the suicide of the towns first lady, Johnny finds himself the target of a revenge campaign that threatens to tear apart the fragile world hes built among the gold-bearing mountains of Northern California.Left an unexplained piece of land when his father mysteriously disappears, Johnny must unravel its secrets in a desperate bid to protect those he loves. But his efforts to do this have deadly consequences and will ultimately force him to confront not only his own failings, but the very nature of guilt.A searing meditation on the futility of trying to right the wrongs of the past, Empty Mile blends elements of thrilling urban noir with the wide-open spaces of outdoor advent.
Verlag: Brand: Akashic Books, 2010
ISBN 10: 1617750131 ISBN 13: 9781617750137
Anbieter: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, USA
hardcover. Zustand: Good. A wideranging collection from the beloved but besieged Caribbean island The 36th entry in Akashics Noir series which ranges from Bronx to Delhi to Twin Cities is beautifully edited with a spectrum of voicesKirkus ReviewsDanticat has succeeded in assembling a group portrait of Haitian culture and resilience that is cause for celebrationPublishers WeeklyA solid contribution to the noir series especially for its showcasing of a setting not commonly portrayed in crime fictionBooklistWho can ever judge how important Danticat has been to Americans understanding and reevaluating Haitis position and role in the hemisphere Not just as a novelist and essayist in her own right but as editor and guiding force behind this collection of short stories and the republication and English translation of the Chauvet triptych the Haitianborn Danticat has brought her countrys literature back into the world of Englishspeakers Filled with delights and surprises Haiti Noir taken as a whole provides a profound portrait of the country from its crises to its triumphs from the tiny bouks of the countryside to the shanties of the sprawling bidonvilles Danticat herself has a lovely story in the collection and permits two distinguished foreign writers on Haiti Madison Smartt Bell and Mark Kurlansky to slide in there among all the brilliant HaitiansDaily BeastIncludes brandnew stories by Edwidge Danticat Rodney SaintEloi Madison Smartt Bell Gary Victor MJ Fivre Marvin Victor Yanick Lahens LouisPhilipe Dalembert Kettly Mars Marie Ketsia TheodorePharel Evelyne Trouillot Katia Ulysse Ibi Aanu Zoboi Nadine Pinede and othersHaiti has a tragic history and continues to be one of the most destitute places on the planet especially in the aftermath of the earthquake Here however Edwidge Danticat reveals that even while the subject matter remains dark the caliber of Haitian writing is of the highest order.
Verlag: Brand: Akashic Books, 2009
ISBN 10: 1933354836 ISBN 13: 9781933354835
Anbieter: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, USA
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Hardcover. Zustand: Good. First Edition. This book is the jewel of my lifes work. Who I am is this book."-Ryan AdamsI won't say Adams is the best North American singer-songwriter since Neil Young . . . but I won't say he isn't, either.-Stephen King, author of The ShiningRyan Adamss Come Pick Me Up makes me want to &%#$ the butcher, the baker, and the candlestick maker.-Mary-Louise Parker, actressRyan Adams may be known primarily for acclaimed albums such as Heartbreaker, Gold, Love Is Hell, Cold Roses, Jacksonville City Nights, and Easy Tiger, but the world renowned singer-songwriter has always been a poet and fiction writer at heart. With the release of Infinity Blues, his non-musical writing is for the first time ever unveiled in book form. Mr. Adams' work rings of an emotional authenticity that provides perhaps an even deeper insight into the man than is revealed through the songs that have resonated with his hundreds of thousands of fans the world over.Ryan Adams is a world-famous singer-songwriter who is usually performing in some city at any given moment with his longtime band the Cardinals. Adams is known for his prolific nature, which in the last ten years has produced albums including Heartbreaker, Gold (which includes the popular hit songs "When the Stars Go Blue" and "New York, New York"), Demolition, Love Is Hell, Jacksonville City Nights, Easy Tiger, and more. Adams has also produced Willie Nelson's Songbird album and contributed to albums by Toots and the Maytals, Beth Orton, The Wallflowers, Minnie Driver, Counting Crows, and Cowboy Junkies; additionally, he has appeared on CMT's Crossroads with Elton John. He lives in New York City and listens to A LOT of heavy metal.
Verlag: Brand: Akashic Books, 2010
ISBN 10: 193607012X ISBN 13: 9781936070121
Anbieter: Books of the Smoky Mountains, Del Rio, TN, USA
Zustand: very good. Gently used book with ongoing seller support until you're fully satisfied with your purchase.
Verlag: Brand: Akashic Books, 2001
ISBN 10: 1888451149 ISBN 13: 9781888451146
Anbieter: Books of the Smoky Mountains, Del Rio, TN, USA
Zustand: very good. Gently used book with ongoing seller support until you're fully satisfied with your purchase.
Verlag: Brand: Akashic Books, 2011
ISBN 10: 1617750239 ISBN 13: 9781617750236
Anbieter: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, USA
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Hardcover. Zustand: Good. First Edition. "In Stipes startling photographs and 12 brief written homages, Patti Smith is depicted as a down-to-earth goddess, a part of and apart from her evolving entourage of musicians, artists, poets (Allen Ginsberg makes an appearance), and friends. This isnt a traditional book of portraits . . . The overwhelming mood is one of disjunction, claustrophobia, exhaustion, temporariness--and the effect is raw and intimate . . . And [Stipe] is no longer the dork nerd teenager, but a fellow musician -- and from his proud, caring mien, even a protector."--Publishers Weekly"An energetic and gracious tribute to not only a great artist, but also to a powerful moment in her oeuvre -- and to those who contributed to it and shared in it."--New York Journal of Books"Stipe's personal friendship lends something greater to the overall vision of this book. It isn't simply a set of snapshots of performances, rather a collection of rare moments. The personal nature of the anthology makes it all the more enticing and enjoyable. Smith, in all her glory and awe-inspiring talent, is portrayed in the truest light."--Verbicide Magazine"A fascinating book . . . including appearances by Allen Ginsberg, Gregory Corso, Tom Verlaine, the members of Sonic Youth and more . . . and the short text tributes to Smith by these people, scattered throughout the manuscript, are well worth your time."--Chicago Center for Literature and PhotographyThis book comprises Michael Stipe's intimate and evocative photos of Patti Smith on tour in 1995, along with other cultural celebrities who appeared with her, such as Allen Ginsberg. In addition to text by Stipe, William Burroughs, and Patti Smith, there is also commentary from Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon, Lenny Kaye, Tom Verlaine, and more.Michael Stipe is a singer, photographer, film producer, and activist. He lives in Athens, GA, and New York, NY. R.E.M. formed in 1980 in Athens, GA, and is composed of Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Michael Stipe. Heralded by Rolling Stone as "America's Best Rock and Roll Band," R.E.M. rose from cult college radio status to sell more than seventy million albums worldwide and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.
Verlag: Brand: Akashic Books, 2001
ISBN 10: 1888451149 ISBN 13: 9781888451146
Anbieter: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, USA
Zustand: new.
Verlag: Brand: Akashic Books, 2011
ISBN 10: 1617750239 ISBN 13: 9781617750236
Anbieter: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, USA
Zustand: new.
Verlag: Brand: Akashic Books, 2009
ISBN 10: 1933354836 ISBN 13: 9781933354835
Anbieter: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, USA
Zustand: new.
Verlag: Brand: Akashic Books, 2005
ISBN 10: 1888451688 ISBN 13: 9781888451689
Anbieter: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, USA
Zustand: new.
Verlag: Brand: Akashic Books, 2010
ISBN 10: 193607012X ISBN 13: 9781936070121
Anbieter: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, USA
Zustand: new.
Verlag: Brand: Akashic Books, 2002
ISBN 10: 1888451262 ISBN 13: 9781888451269
Anbieter: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, USA
Zustand: new.